Popular cars have a way of making their way into the hearts of drivers. Read on to find out which cars have been produced the longest.
Changing times require innovation in all sectors including automobiles. That’s why most of the cars don’t last more than 2-5 years in the market. However, some cars not only win over the hearts of consumers, they also become household names, continuing in popularity decade after decade. And because of that, the makers never take them out of the books. They upgrade these cars, maybe modify the engine a bit, but the original spirit of that car remains intact. Today, these are the longest lasting cars in the world. Here are some of the cars that have been thriving in the market for decades.
Chevrolet Suburban
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Manufacturing of Chevrolet Suburban cars began in 1935 at the Chevrolet unit of General Motors, and is still going strong. An interesting fact about these cars is that they were continuously being produced even during the Second World War due to their use as military vehicles. The total production of this car is 86 years and continues. In 2015, Suburban introduced its 80 . celebratedth anniversary where 10th Million units of the Suburban were also produced.
Volkswagen Beetle
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The Volkswagen Beetle, popularly known as the ‘people’s car’, is one of the longest-running production cars. Production of the Beetle began in Germany in 1938, and lasted 65 years until 2003. The car was developed to provide an economical and fast means of transport to people with the same cost as the motorcycle. Today the car is seen as an icon in the auto industry. Volkswagen sold over 21 million units of the Type 1 Beetle, making it the 4th . becameth Most successful car ever sold.
jeep cj
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The Jeep CJ is a line of small and open bodied off-road vehicles that gained immense popularity. It went through several modifications and versions over the years, and was manufactured by the Jeep Automobile marque. The CJ, abbreviated to Civilian Jeep, was the first mass production of four-wheel civilian drive. The jeep was a byproduct of the military jeep that was used during World War II and was modified after the war to become a civilian vehicle.
Ford F Series
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The F series trucks were first manufactured by Ford as large trucks in 1948. The Ford Ranger was a study pickup truck alongside a range of Super Duty trucks and commercial trucks. The most popular vehicle in the series is the Ford F-150 pickup truck which is currently in its 14 . running inth generation. Owing to its huge success in the market, the F Series trucks are constantly evolving and adapting to the needs of the customers. Ford has also introduced medium-duty trucks and traditional ‘Big Job’ trucks in the same range.
Citroen 2CV
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The Citron 2CV, meaning ‘two steam horsepower’ is a French car that was built as an economy family car. The vehicle had an air-cooled front-engine and front-wheel-drive and is one of the most efficient economy cars with the longest production run. Introduced in 1948, the car attracted families who were using horses and carriages as their primary means of transportation. It features a unique combination of innovative engineering and utilitarian bodywork with thin panels reinforced by metal. The appearance of the car earned it the title of ‘Umbrella on Wheels’.
Hindustan Ambassador
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The Hindustan Ambassador deserves a special mention here, although it is no longer in production. It was the first car manufactured in India in 1958 and ran an impressive 56-year production run until it was scrapped in 2014. During its lifetime, it became a household name for most Indians, became synonymous with a car in India and even served as the official vehicle for most politicians, dignitaries and government officials. Ambassadors are a rarity on the roads today, but even a glimpse of this car brings a flood of memories for most Indians.
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