Classic Car Buyer

FAMILY FEUD

Normally on these pages you’ll find us pitting one classic against another, but this time we have four to consider. The reason for that is because they all share the Volkswagen Group’s PQ34 platform, all are powered by the same 1.8-litre turbo engine in various states of tune, and alongside those similarities each of them makes for a temptingly affordable modern classic. Clearly, their approaches to style and practicality differ but one other thing they have in common is the ability to provide plenty of fun at the weekend while still acting as thoroughly capable daily drivers. So, let’s see what’s what…

AUDI TT Mk 1

We’re starting with what’s by far and away the most stylish of the quartet, a car that made its debut at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show as the TT Concept Coupe. While few

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