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Volkswagen Derby

1977 – 1984 · GERMANY

The Volkswagen Derby was a booted saloon version of the popular Volkswagen Polo Mk1 supermini that was introduced in Europe between 1977 and 1981. Initially, the Derby enjoyed success, with 72,412 units sold in 1977 alone, outselling its Polo sibling in that year. However, sales declined in subsequent years. In response, Volkswagen launched the second generation Polo and Derby in 1981. Three years later, in 1984, the Derby name was discontinued, and the saloon version of the Polo was rebranded as the Volkswagen Polo Classic. One of the key features of the Volkswagen Derby was its interchangeability with parts from the Mk1 Polo, making maintenance and repairs easier for owners. Additionally,