To establish my credibility, let me share the range of my VW ownership and driving experiences with you. I have owned a 1971 Karmann Ghia, a 1974 Dasher, and a 1981 Mk1 Scirocco (for 34 years).

who had been tasked with styling a range of new models for VW that would also include the first-generation Scirocco and Passat. But the Golf was never meant to be a performance car. It was ...