Velvet Magazine March 2017

Motoring
The VW Golf has, since its launch in 1974, offered
a range of practical and sporting variants. Originally
intended to take over from the VW Beetle, the Golf
offered a thoroughly modern take on being a car for all.
So much so that by 2012, VW had built over 29 million
Golfs. Figures like that speak volumes but in addition, the
Golf has also won many awards over the years including
European car of the year, not once but twice!
In 1976 VW launched the Mark 1 Golf GTi, a car which
has come to define the term ‘hot hatch’ fast, refined
and above all, fun to drive. The GTi recipe was a game
changer in the motoring industry and is still at the
forefront of performance and affordable cars for many
drivers.
The original GTi set a new standard for road holding,
reliability and all-round drivability, few cars in its class
could compete.
So why reflect on the long unbroken history of the VW
Golf? If you are looking to buy a used car and you are
tempted by a Golf, it is reassuring to know that what lies
behind your car is 40 years of constant development by
German engineers who started with an excellent product
in the first place. They are a well sorted design. History
may count for something, the Golf is a car which has a
sound pedigree, it comes in many forms, three doors,
five doors, convertibles, sports GTisoffering safe and
reliable motoring to suit most budgets.
At Newmarket Motor Company we have sold hundreds
of Golfs over many years and we continue to supply
them as they never seem to lose their essential appeal.
Perhaps one of the enduring aspects of the Golf is
that it appeals to men and women and to young and
mature drivers alike. The appeal of the Golf concept has
universal appeal and not just in the UK but across the
globe though it has been known by different names, in
the USA for example as the Rabbit!
There is so much to recommend these cars for everyday
use, but ultimately you need to drive one to understand
why the Golf concept, like the VW Beetle before it
has survived and remained at the forefront of modern
motoring.
We always have a range of VW Golfs in stock so feel
free to come and take a look. If we don’t have the
particular one you’re after we will find it if it’s out there.
Your purchase will be a friendly experience, smooth and
supported by our sales and customer service team. If you
wish to use finance we can sort it out with no fuss
Buy a Golf and join the club.
The Golf Club
This month, hear from
Newmarket Motor Company about the
much-loved VW Golf
Newmarket Motor Company
Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EA
Tel: 01638 666404
www.newmarketmotorcompany.co.uk
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Velvet Magazine | March 2017