The MK1 TT is quite simply the most beautiful German car design in…what…the last 50 years….since the original Porsche 911, in my humblest opinion. The 80s and early 90s were pretty dark and depressing times for German car design which entered a comfort zone of drab, unimaginative, uncreative designs (except Porsche, who were always putting together interesting cars)..and the TT put an end to those dark ages. Timeless, ageless, and pure…..and with rumours of the next-generation MK3 TT being heavily influenced by the original, the MK1 TT’s legend will continue to grow.
Here’s the original 1995 MK1 TT Concept….the automotive design equivalent of punk rock in 1995! I have turned the original manufacturer photos in B&W to fully appreciate the geometry and design pornography!
It is astounding to me that the MK1 TT Coupe that sits in my garage (for the last 10+ years) is virtually identical to this concept, barring a few select details.
The !st-gen TT was beautiful and then they improved it- now the the gen-2 isn’t so hot anymore.
completely agree, mike! the 2nd generation never carried the same feeling.
My 2002 Roadster is perfectly faithful to the original concept. I think that the MK 1 TT is an iconic design that set the mark for others to aim for. I like the newer TT’s but they are much less distinctive.
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