The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI - by Russell Hayes (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Take a visually thrilling joy ride through the complete history and influence of one of the most enduring and pleasurable consumer-focused sports cars of all time.

VW has sold over 2.5 million Golf GTIs across eight generations since its debut in 1975 as a 1976 model, and the car remains popular with both seasoned and newer collectors, including Gen X and Millennial enthusiasts. Celebrating 50 years of continuous production, The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI is the ultimate resource for the sportier side of VW enthusiasts and racing fans. This comprehensive book features:

• A look back at the GTI's rich racing history, including World Rally, Touring Car, and other categories
• Details on other performance models like the Scirocco, Corrado, Golf R32, Jetta GLI, and more
• Lavishly illustrated pages

The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI will delight and inspire any classic racing fan and VW enthusiast in your life.

Review Quotes

"A thick book with over 300 images and many tales to talk about the Volkswagen Golf GTI - and more. Extensive? Absolutely! Everything was brought to the forefront. No detail was left behind. It is a very substantial, comprehensive, and fluid story for anyone interested in the water-cooled Volkswagen era."

"In its 240 pages and some 300 pics you're provided a complete overview of the GTI in all its permutations, along with informative content...the U.S. marketplace and Volkswagen of America are given a proportional place at the editorial table, with details of the GTI's initial intro on our shores, its press reception and those variants unique to the American market. And THE COMPLETE BOOK OF GTI does this for all eight of the GTI platforms.

About the Author

Russell Hayes is a motoring journalist in print, television, and online whose clients have included the BBC's original Top Gear, Channel 4's Driven, The Times, and London Evening Standard. He's written an eclectic mix of motoring histories on subjects as diverse as the Earls Court Motor Show, the Volkswagen Golf, and Aston Martin V8 cars. Russell is also the author of Motorbooks' Volkswagen Beetles and Buses and The Big Book of Tiny Cars. He lives in London, England.