The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI
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The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI
The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI
The ultimate resource for the ultimate VW racing fan,Β The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTIΒ is a rich history of the global icon's robust history and influence since its debut 50 years ago. The book features over 300 photos across all generations and is written by award-winning auto journalist Giles Chapman.
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. 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
- Fresh insights, interviews, 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780760393741
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 October 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Motorbooks
Illustration: color & b-w photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 248.0mm
Height: 305.0mm
Weight: 1542g
Pages: 240
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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.
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