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1974 Audi 50

1974-1978

Audi 50

It’s a bit of a forgotten car now, the Audi 50, but it paved the way for Volkswagen’s entry into the supermini market with the Polo. In fact, the Audi 50 was the first Polo, appearing six months before the cheaper Volkswagen. Both were produced at Wolfsburg. Another creation of Audi chief engineer Ludwig Kraus, it stood out for its class- leading refinement and an interior finish of higher quality than average.