WHAT IS IT?
Cars with off-road pretentions like jacked up ride-height and body cladding are commonplace in 2025 when nearly every brand “Outbacks” their models to appeal to modern taste for perceived ruggedness. Subaru was really first to perfect this rebranding but now that Porsche and even Lamborghini are following suit perhaps we’ve reached the “jump the shark” stage? Regardless, Volkswagen was also an early player in the game with the Golf Country back in 1991. This was a Mk. 2 Golf with some serious factory modifications (reportedly built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch) including a Synchro all-wheel-drive system, increased ride height, front and rear brush bars, additional lighting, a skid plate, and rear-mounted spare tire. Fewer than 8,000 were built making this a rare sight. It likely performs better off road than most of the modern CUVs on the market.
WHY THIS CAR HAS BEST ONE ON THE PLANET CHOPS
For sale in Philadelphia with a US title, this car was originally sold in the Netherlands and appears to be entirely correct and very clean with under 68,000 miles. The only two modifications are an aftermarket stereo and an added gauge on the dashboard of unknown purpose. While rarity alone doesn’t guarantee TBOOTP cred, it certainly doesn’t hurt that this is likely one of the best bang for your buck cars under $30,000 measured by attention at local car events. You certainly won’t see another. The teal Montana Green paint is period perfect, the decals and interior appear to show only the most minor wear, and it generally appears to have lived a very pampered life for an affordable car with off-road pretensions.
It likely performs better off road than most of the modern CUVs on the market.
1991 Volkswagen Golf Country – Highly Original Example Ready For… – Hemmings.com
