My first was a '48 Merc coupe, traded it for a '40 Desoto sedan. My favorites were a '55 Buick Century, I recently bought a Maisto Die Cast CHP replica that I want to try revamping. A LOT of mischief in that car! The first car I actually bought on my own was a '69 El Camino I just bought the AMT '68 El Camino on ebay.
Speaking of firsts - my first bike was a '48 Indian.
Good luck with the Golf, Tomo! I had a Rabbit once upon a time, Not one of my favorites.