7 Cars with the LONGEST Production Runs (Single Gen)

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Generally, cars would last for about 5-10 years before they are replaced by the new models. But then, there are ones that kept going for many more years, some even decades. Of course, there would be some improvements, some mild evolution, but it is still the same model – same basic design.
Hey guys I’m Stype, and this is a list of the cars with the longest production runs… EVER!

0:00 | Intro
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1:33 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class
3:02 | Morris Mini
4:21 | Citroen 2CV
5:44 | Lada Niva
7:14 | Hindustan Ambassador
8:34 | Volkswagen Beetle
9:47 | Number 1
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[TopCarsTV]

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[squeaksvids]

I can’t believe the Land Rover (Defender) wasn’t mentioned. First built in 1948 and finished in 2016 and was basically the same vehicle with minor improvements.

[Pekkett]

Here are some honorable mentions:

1. Fiat 126. (1972-2000)
2. Trabant 601. (1963-1990)
3. Lada Riva. (1982-2012)
4. Any other East-German car ever.

[DeadSync_is_noob]

6:54 I just love how the 0-60 for the Lada says *'yes'* 🤣

[afmedia]

11:07 Toyota Land Cruiser 75 (Middle East and Australia made)
11:12 Volkswagen Golf MK1 a.k.a. Citigolf (South Africa made)
11:17 Renault 4 (France made)

[TheJetJONES]

There are many more cars for this List:
Ferrari Testarossa (1984-1996) -12 years
Ford Ka I (1996-2008) - 12 years
Proton Satria (1993-2005) - 12 years
Renault R5 Supercinq (1984-1996) - 12 years
Ssangyong Musso (1993-2005) - 12 years
VW Type 3 (1961-1973) - 12 years
Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1983-1996) - 13 years
Fiat Grande Punto (2005-2018) - 13 years
Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) - 13 years
Renault R5 (1972-1985) - 13 years
Rover 800 (1986-1999) - 13 years
SAAB 9000 (1985-1998) - 13 years
Seat Marbella (1985-1998) - 13 years
Simca 1300 (1963-1976) - 13 years
Volvo XC90 (2002-2015) - 13 years
Citroën CX (1974-1991) - 14 years
Fiat 500 (Since 2007) - 14 years
Fiat 600 (1955-1969) - 14 years
Ford Mustang Mk3 (1979-1993) - 14 years
Lancia Delta I (1979-1993) - 14 years
Peugeot 206 (1998-2012) - 14 years
Renault Clio II (1998-2012) - 14 years
Renault Twingo I (1993-2007) - 14 years
Rover P6 (1963-1977) - 14 years
SAAB 9-5 I (1997-2011) 14 years
Škoda 742 (1976-1990) - 14 years
Bristol Blenheim (1993-2008) - 15 years
Jeep CJ-3B (1953-1968) - 15 years
Peugeot 205 (1983-1998) - 15 years
Renault 16 (1965-1980) - 15 years
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow/Bentley T1 (1965-1980) - 15 years
Citroën GS (1970-1986) - 16 years
Fiat 127 (1971-1987) - 16 years
Lamborghini Countach (1974-1990) - 16 years
Porsche 911 G (1973-1989) - 16 years
Proton Wira (1993-2009) - 16 years
SAAB 900 I (1978-1994) - 16 years
Seat 600 (1957-1973) - 16 years
Austin Mini Metro (1980-1998) - 18 years
Chevrolet/GMC Suburban Mk.10 (1973-1991) - 18 years
Chevrolet Blazer Mk.2/GMC Jimmy Mk2. (1973-1991) - 18 years
MGB (1962-1980) - 18 years
Renault 6 (1968-1986) - 18 years
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (1980-1998) - 18 years
Triumph Spifire (1962-1980) - 18 years
Ford Model T (1908-1927) - 19 years
Tatra 603 (1956-1975) - 19 years
Volvo 240 (1974-1993) - 19 years
Citroën DS (1955-1975) - 20 years
Fiat 500 (1957-1977) - 20 years
Jeep CJ-6 (1955-1975) - 20 years
Toyota Century II (1997-2017) - 20 years
Zastava Yugo Florida (1988-2008) - 20 years
Citroën Traction Avant (1934-1955) - 21 years
Lotus Exige (2000-2021) - 21 years
Tatra 613 (1974-1996) - 22 years
Fiat Panda (1980-2003) - 23 years
Proton Persona (1985-2008) - 23 years
Wartburg 353 (1966-1989) - 23 years
FSO Polonez (1978-2002) - 24 years
Jaguar XJ (1968-1992) - 24 years
Polski Fiat 125p (1967-1991) - 24 years
Toyota Land Cruiser J4 (1960-1984) - 24 years
ZAZ Tavria (1987-2011) - 24 years
Lotus Elise (1996-2021) - 25 years
Range Rover Classic (1970-1996) - 26 years
Trabant 601 (1963-1990) - 27 years
Fiat 126 (1972-2000) - 28 years
Jeep (Grand) Wagoneer (1963-1991) - 28 years
Lotus Esprit (1976-2004) - 28 years
Zastava Yugo Koral (1980-2008) - 28 years
Jeep CJ-5 (1954-1983) - 29 years
Tofaş Şahin/Doğan/Kartal (1981-2010) - 29 years
Toyota Century I (1967-1997) - 30 years
Zastava 750 (1955-1985) - 30 years
Fiat Uno (1983-2014) - 31 years
Lada Riva (1980-2012) - 32 years
Dacia 1300 (1969-2004) - 35 years
Peugeot 504 (1968-2005) - 37 years
Toyota Land Cruiser J7 (Since 1984) - 37 years
Zastava Yugo Skala (1971-2008) - 37 years
Mitsubishi Jeep CJ-3B (1953-1998) - 45 years
UAZ 465 (Since 1965) - 56 years
Mahindra Jeep CJ-3B (1953-2010) - 57 years
Land Rover Defender (1948-2016) - 68 yea

[TheAutisticOwl]

The Number 1 car had the nicest amount of years.

[loucostabile]

Another amazingly informative list with brilliant humor sprinkled on top :-)

[blakegriplingph]

The second-generation Mitsubishi Delica aka L300 in certain territories went in production from 1979 up to the present day in Indonesia and the Philippines. I don't doubt that it'll be discontinued soon, but it being a reliable workhorse, not to mention that parts for the L300 are readily available made it a staple in the countries I mentioned.

[damilolaakanni]

There are several other cars that should have been on this list. The original defender (over 40 years), 70/76/79 series Land Cruiser (~36 years), heck, even the Nissan Frontier (15 years). The only things they changed in those 15 years were the engine and transmission...in the last model year, 2020.
Edit: Japanese pickup trucks, particularly the full size ones, should be on this list. The first gen titan was in production for 11 years, the Tundra was in production for 14. And all they changed in that amount of time was the interior and exterior styling (slightly). Engines and transmissions remained the same. Their full size SUVs don't get any love, either. Toyota finally redesigned the Land Cruiser, but the Patrol has been in production since 2011, and there are no signs of a redesign any time soon.

[Speedy]

It's always a good day when the best top 5 style youtuber uploads

[michaeltutty]

Very interesting video indeed. I knew about some of them. The Hindustan Ambassador was a rebadged 1956 Morris Oxford. The Mini was designed for Austin first, badged as the SE7EN. The Morris Mini Minor followed. In time there were Riley and Wolseley variations on the common theme. The after market got in the act and produced some that were as luxurious and elegant as a Rolls-Royce.
I do believe that the Volvo 140/240 series deserves a mention. 25 years on the market and considered the safest car you could buy for most of that run is pretty impressive. I know the model designation changed, but the roofs, upper and lower cowls, doors, floor pans, and tailgate are the same parts. I believe the 240 is the only regular production car that can boast of 3 consecutive years with zero fatalities.

[mhikari]

11:05
Toyota Land cruiser [J70] : 37 years (1984-)
VW Golf [A1/Typ 17] : 35 years (1974-2009)
Renault 4 : 33 years (1961-1994)

[ArqzY]

i was waiting for the 911 the whole time 😂

[jerinjose]

HM Ambassador was practical, reliable, easy to maintain and affordable car. That's why everyone loved it.

[martinnygaard]

Finnally waited since that pole yesterday

[Xavier._.]

ahhh yes a video again! keep uploading more frequently
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[boksugoks]

Morgan is the true embodiment of timeless cars. Even the Aerosport had vintage styling but from the way it performed and sounded you'd be taken aback by what it could achieve

[cadronagaming]

the Lada Niva is my favorite from this list, aswell as it being one of my dream cars.

[sankhagaming]

Felt nice that he referred to the ambassador as amby haha