Marketing Manager - Bridge Classic Cars
The Volkswagen Golf has been named the ‘Best Car of the Half Century’ at the Best Cars of the Year – The New Car World Championships. This award coincides with the Golf’s 50th anniversary, celebrating its long-standing success as Volkswagen’s best-selling car.
The award was given at the British Motor Show, where the latest version of the Golf was displayed, which seemed to get lots of attention! The Golf’s popularity and reputation as a reliable, versatile vehicle were key reasons for its win.
The judging panel included a range of experts from the automotive world, such as car designers, engineers, journalists, and motorsport personalities. Among them were John Oates, the famous musician from Hall and Oates, and Mike Rutherford, a well-known automotive journalist who founded the awards.
“Some manufacturers are barely able to keep their ‘most important’ models in production for five years. The fact that Volkswagen has been successfully building and selling petrol, diesel, pure-electric and hybrid versions of the Golf around the world for 50 years really does say it all.
“Since the very early 1980s, when I bought my first brand new Mk I version, I’ve purchased countless Golfs or run them as company cars. With some justification, it was often described as all the car you’ll ever need. And that’s as true today as it ever was. The Golf has, since it was born in 1974, been the car for the people.”
Mike Rutherford – Automotive Journalist
Since its launch, the Golf has sold over 37 million units worldwide, even surpassing the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. The Golf has become a standard in its class, known for quality and performance, with popular versions like the Cabriolet, Golf R, and the GTI further boosting its appeal.
As the Golf celebrates 50 years, it looks like it has moved from a great car to an automotive legend!
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