Interesting Official Volkswagen Golf 1 info

Just browsing and came across these - may be of interest to some.


https://www.volkswagen-classic.de/modelle/golf-1-limousine

https://www.volkswagen-classic.de/modelle/golf-1-gti

https://www.volkswagen-classic.de/magazin/special/40-jahre-gti

https://www.volkswagen-classic.de/magazin/mein-volkswagen/ihr-klassiker-unsere-story/golf-gti-pirelli-vs-clubsport

 

Excellent find, don't speak German but can drool over the pictures. The brochure links are good, not seen these type of lights before?

Thanks for the post/links.  Just need to get translation done as it looks interesting

Some translation from the above links:
"The little savior," is the title of the press - for the responsible people held their breath in the spring of 1974, whether the new Golf can meet the expectations that lie on its narrow shoulders Unconventional, considerable losses The classic vehicle concept with rear-wheel drive and air cooling seems to be exhausted, management and employees are insecure.

There is only one courageous step: the departure from the beetle must be radically accomplished and a complete new development must be started. That this route is right is proved by the great sales success achieved by the Golf in its first year of production. The Volkswagen Group is involved in the development with all its subsidiaries and is proud to announce that the new Golf looks good (design: Italdesign under the direction of Giorgetto Giugiaro), it is light (165 kg less than the beetle), compact (only 370 centimeters long), spirited (1.1-liter engine with 50 hp, 1.5-liter engine with 70 hp), economical (gasoline consumption: 20 per cent lower than the beetle 1303), has a nearly perfect chassis and is Also four-door available.

The return is rising because the golf can be more rationally manufactured and his selling price is 600 DM higher than the beetle 1303. A new Volkswagen era has begun
The Golf GTI will be presented at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1975. There you can admire over such discreetly packaged 110 hp, produced by an 1.6-liter injection-engine taken from Audi, concealed in a compact body in marsrot and with impressive power-weight.



The GTI is available in two colors: Diamantsilber metallic and Marsrot. The equipment is sporty: Among other things, all chrome parts are replaced by black lacquered components, the radiator grille carries the GTI lettering and receives the red border. The roof sky is as well as sun shades and carpets deep black. The front spoiler is enlarged, and expanded tires are dimensioned in the 175/70 HR 13 dimension. The chassis is taut and lies lower (front 10, rear 20 millimeters), in addition, stabilizers fight front and rear against the side inclination. For connoisseurs, the abbreviation HR in the tire name is a hidden fake: this car is guaranteed over 180 km / h! In the interior, there is a well-designed sports seat with the well-known plaid, with the famous golf ball.



With this vehicle, Volkswagen offers an extremely attractive overall concept. The low fuel consumption and the low weight of only 810 kilograms ensure high efficiency.



Although the development team is at first quite skeptical, the GTI sells outstanding from the stand. He quickly attains his lover status and celebrates success in international motorsport.

The last paragraph makes me laugh with its quirky translation "He quickly attains his lover status"so the Mk1 Golf is a Male Lover!!!(well, males love them…so suppose they have a point)Marcus.

Use Google translate - gives a "literal" translation but you get the idea.