Thursday, September 29, 2011

The VW Golf

MK1

MK2
MK3

MK4
MK5

MK6


The VW Golf was a hatchback version of the VW Beetle. The golf has a water cooled engine, unlike the Beetle. From 1974-to present, their has been 6 generations of this car. There has been many changes since then. This car has been called many names such as "Rabbit, Bunny, Caribe. The golf has a lot of torque for uphill driving. Golfs have been used for sport racing. Its a fun car to have and drive. I would know because I have one!!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Why the VW Beetle is great!!!!

 THE BEETLE (VOLKSWAGON TYPE 1)




The VW Beetle or "Peoples car" was a car marketed for middle class people to afford. Yes, Adolf Hitler was the own that started this concept, but it was a great concept. As a matter a fact the beetle became the most manufactured car ever produced (21,529,464 built). The cars life span was from 1938 to 2003 without a major change in the body style. The unique "engine cooled" system was design by Mr. Porsche. The intention of the Beetle was not to be fast (Only had 1100-1600cc engine) but a car that everyone could afford. There has been many reactions to the Beetle throughout history. From the use of the car for war to a hippie icon of the 60's to a collective car for VW "cult" fans. The Beelte describes a major influence in car history.