The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI by Russell Hayes - ISBN: 9780760393741
Hardcover
Experience the thrilling 50-year legacy of the iconic Volkswagen GTI.

The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI

Every Model Since 1976

$84.17

  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    3 November 2025

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Summary

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, and 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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780760393741
ISBN-10:0760393745
Author:Russell Hayes
Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:Motorbooks
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:3 November 2025
Weight:1.80kg
Dimensions:30mm x 315mm x 256mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“In its 240 pages and some 300 pics you’re provided a complete overview of the GTI in all its permutations, along with informative content…the U.S. marketplace and Volkswagen of America are given a proportional place at the editorial table, with details of the GTI’s initial intro on our shores, its press reception and those variants unique to the American market. And THE COMPLETE BOOK OF GTI does this for all eight of the GTI platforms.

– David Boldt * TX Garage *

“A thick book with over 300 images and many tales to talk about the Volkswagen Golf GTI – and more. Extensive? Absolutely! Everything was brought to the forefront. No detail was left behind. It is a very substantial, comprehensive, and fluid story for anyone interested in the water-cooled Volkswagen era.”

– Randy Stern * Victory & Reseda *

“Russell Hayes, a former automotive journalist who worked for BBC’s Top Gear, comprehensively details each generation with engineering specs, marketing material, and period press reception. Its a must-have for any VW fan’s home library.”

* Hagerty Drivers Club *

About The Author

Russell Hayes

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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