VW Golf turns 40

VW have reported that the VW Golf has now turned 40 with 30 million of them rolling off the productions lines in that time. The email received is below:

VW Golf turns 40 - this is the Mk4 Golf produced from 1998 to 2004

As the owner of a Volkswagen Golf, you may be interested to know that 40 years ago this
very day, the first Golf rolled off our production line in Wolfsburg. Since then it's been built
over 30 million times, making it one of the most iconic cars ever. 

Over the years, we've continually innovated: refining and perfecting the Golf no less than
seven times. But throughout its evolution, the Golf's design has always maintained a clear
link back to that original model.

Today the Golf family includes the Golf Hatchback, the Golf Estate, the Golf Cabriolet, 
the Golf GTI, GTD and the Golf R. This year we're adding the new Golf SV and our highly
innovative models – a plug-in hybrid and a 100% electric Golf – ensuring there's 
something for everyone. 

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