If you’re gonna steal a car to joyride in, it’s best not to pick one that’s quite as rare or noticeable as the R32 Skyline.

You need to react quickly, mind, as once some lateral movement enters the equation, the R32 suddenly reveals its mass. The best bits about this Golf, though, are those most easily overlooked.

The humble Golf has come a long way in its 33 years. It has grown in every dimension, and it’s the same story with the performance. Back in 1977 the original hot Golf, the much celebrated mk1 ...