Nope. Lada Riva (or Nova) doesn't exist in this sense. It's just facelifted classic with new engine options. Others got at least as much changes down the road. So it should read Lada. (1970-2014)
@@vladn4935 So export version of ВАЗ-21050 and ВАЗ-21053 (Riva) is different car? Having only different gearbox (5-speed) and right hand steering. I guess, that every car of all big Germans have to be considered different models? Even my Ford as it has some differences from the base model.
I think, if the GDR hasn't collapsed in the 90's, they would makes Trabis till today! Not like the first ones, there would be some luxury, like power steering, or god bless us all, anti blocking breaking systems. And a radio with bluetooth! What a heresy on the Ideals of communism! Proletarians of all countries........ Wait sorry, old habits. Now we're Democrats! 🤣🤣🤣
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)
@@Boris_V Those are locally produced, mate. Volkswagen and Toyota's manufacturing plants are all over the world. Do you think Toyota is only made in Japan ?
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.
@@dannelleabajar4703 The 90/110 became the Defender in the early 90s with the launch of the Discovery. The 90/110 and the 90s Defender is more or less the same vehicle.
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
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 (19 years). The only things they changed in those 19 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.
Also there's an Iranian built Zamyad Z24 (rebadged Nissan Junior) which hasn't changed it's appearance since 1970. Production stopped at the end of 2020, though.
Honorable mentions: UAZ-452: still in production since 1965 UAZ-469: still in production since 1972 (since 2003 it was renamed Hunter) Lada Zhiguli: 1970 - 2012 (produced until 2014 in Egypt) Dacia 1310: 1969 - 2004 (produced as a pick-up until 2006) VW Type 2 (T2) (Brazilian production): 1976 - 2013 Tofas Sahin, Kartal, Dogan (Turkish production of Fiat Regata): 1988 - 2003 (production continued in Ethiopia until 2010) Lada Samara (VAZ-2108): 1984 - 2004 (productuion continued in Ukraine until 2014) Austin FX4: 1958 - 1997 (produced as a British taxi) Fiat Uno (Brazilian production): 1984 - 2013 (renamed as Mille in 1990) Fiat 126 (Polish production): 1972 - 2000 Nissan Cedric Commercial Y31: 1987 - 2014 (produced as a taxi) Nissan Tsuru (Mexican production): 1992 - 2017 Toyota Crown Comfort: 1995 - 2018 (produced as a taxi) Citroen C15: 1984 - 2005 (continued in Morocco until 2006) Mk1 Fiat Panda: 1980 - 2000
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.
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.
I believed the L300 came to Indonesia in 1981 and still in production with very little updates like grilles,added power steering so next year it's gonna be 40th birthday
Yea like the 911 while it was powered by an aircooled engine, although it recieved different chassis codes throughout its lifetime (930, 964, 993) it remained pretty much the same car, so that should be a 34 year production run (from introduction in 1964 until 996 gen in 1998) Would be a good mention in this list, since the 911 is such an iconic car.
Americans are still in love with the classic Beetles. I see them all the time here in south Arizona where nothing rusts. My dad had one as his first car too. I'm more of a VW Golf kinda guy though. I always thought of Beetles as discount Porsches lol.
If you can actually find a good used Beetle or like an MK1 Golf GTI in your area then don’t mess that chance man you’re lucky wish these cars are accessible in my country
Technically the Beetle is the first Porsche The considered "first" Porsche and the 911 have clearly the shape of the Beetle, just more aerodynamic. Also the first Porsche had a beetle engine.
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
You should have included the uaz 469, it started production before the lada and is still in production with the name "uaz hunter" but its basicly the same thing
@@NobodyPlayzYT he's mixing things up... type 2 was the t1 (transporter 1), the classic vw hippy van. The t2 (transporter) was the one produced till 2013. Correct me if im wrong
In Indonesia i think the longest running production car was the Mitsubishi colt l300 (cmiiw), 1st time debuted in 1981 as a pickup truck and minivan and its still in production till this time but they discontinued the minivan version (idk when they discontinued it) but the pickup still in production till this day the only things that changed from early production until now is the engine, interior feature (a/c, radio, seatbelt etc), and minor changes in exterior (grill design), total 41year production run
The Beijing BJ212, a Chinese offroader, first debuted in 1965 and is still in production today. The only changes were inside the engine bay, mostly forced by new emission laws.
@@santiirigoyen3334 no, this was not prototypes, but officialy registered "2cv model 1939" , 250 of them was built for the "Salon de l'Auto de Paris 1939" (early name as prototype was "TPV" = Très Petite Voiture.The 2cv 1939 had a full aluminium alloy body and a water cooled 2cyl boxer engine ...all the 250 2cv was destroyed only 5 prototypes hidden in the farm from Citroën's secret test track did survive...
You missed the Lotus/Caterham 7. This minimalist car debuted in 1957 as a Lotus and was sold to Caterham in 1973 and continues to this day. They have been continually developed to the point that parts from the earliest cars won't fit current cars, but it's still essentially the same thing.
This is a common misunderstanding, the Morgan frame isn't made of wood, but metal. The support structure for the body panels and other items are of wood.
This is true. The actual chassis is Aluminium, while the main body frame is wood. The reason why they use wood is because it is a soft material. If they went with composites or metal for the body frame, there would be too much vibration, making for a harsh ride. They use wood to smooth out those vibrations and make the ride more comfortable. I have actually visited the factory in Malvern and have seen the process of building a Morgan. The process has not changed a lot in the many years the company has been around, only modernised to decrease production time.
The current generation Toyota Land Cruiser has been in production since 1984, while the original Golf was around from 1974-2009 although made in different countries as from 1976-1985 it was made in Yugoslavia and for the remaining 24 years it was made in South Africa
The Corolla doesn't really belong. Many different Toyotas have worn that badge in many different countries. Corolla is more of an idea than a single car.
I really wish 90s Hondas and acuras continued with same generation as of today. They are perfect as it was. simple, cheap to maintain and reliable. They’re still popular even to this day. Still lot of them on the road in locations where rust isn’t a problem.
A car definitely missing is the FIAT 124/125: started 1966 in Italy (until 1975) and saw a long, long life as license production in Poland as Polski-FIAT125p and later FSO 125p/1300/1500 (1967-1991) and AvtoVAZ Zhiguli/Lada VAZ-2101 - VAZ2107 (1970-2012). The 124/125 was also produced in license in Turkiye, Ukraine, India, Spain, West Germany and South Korea. Another Italian marathonists were the first FIAT 500 which was built from 1957-1977, with the wheelbase and much of the mechanical underpinnings soldering on in the 126 (1972-1980) and the Polish license 126p (1973-2000).
Not sure if you might be able to count the Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer as still beeing built since 1971, the Model is still beeing built, but changed company and license about 3 - 4 times, since Steyr-Puch sold the production to Automotive Technik LTD in the year 2000
10:56 Woah woah. That place where the 4/4 is coming out of is Fleming’s Ultimate Garage. I went there a couple times and saw that blue and white 4/4. It’s also across the street from my dads business
Isnt theme of this video: Chevrolet Suburban refers to ten different generations of car model. Video is directed towards longest single generation vehicles
Not quite up there with them, but the 3rd generation Nissan Sentra was produced for 27 years from 1990 in its original run, but then from 1992-2017 in Mexico where it was called the Tsuru.
According to Wiki,the 126 was only made for around 28 years. My other guess of Golf 1 was only 25 years too. The Trabant ran long too,but that car isnt that.
The VW type 1 is an icon with still hold the world record of the highest number of model sold. It is a blessing that parts are still around to get the bugs continue to run. We will see how these classic would survive as the whole car industry transit to EVs.
The Type I has been outsold by VW's own Golf. It's a moot point anyhow because the most sold motor vehicle in the world is the Honda Cub: introduced in 1959 it has sold 100 million units so far and still counting, a figure that doesn't include the countless legal and illegal Chinese clones.
The Fiat 600 was first made in Italy after the war and up to 1965 and then the machinery was sold to communist Yugoslavia and continued production up until 1985 as Zastava 750 #fićo
I once owned a hindustan ambassador it was a lovely car i drove it more than 6,00,000 km but i had to stop it driving because you cant drive any car for more than 10 yrs and now it rusted in my garage 😥😥
Lada 1200 deserved a honorable mention here. This AWD-tuned Fiat 124 somehow was so perfect, its production outlasted the Soviet Union and even entered deep into the modern era. Lada officially made the last of these in 2012, although somehow the production still continued in Egypt until 2015.
The South African Datsun/Nissan 1200 and 1400 bakkie(1/2 ton truck) truck had a long run as well 1971 to 2008 and the current Nissan Hardbody has been working his butt off around here since 2002 and are still sold new...
Ah, this was a great topic, there are quite a few cars that lasted a long while. My favorite on this list is the original Mini. The Morgan is a close second. With that said, I think the last 3 cars are a Toyota Land Cruiser (J70), Mk.1 VW Golf (I'm guessing because of the CitiGolf), and the Renault 4. Other cars that lasted quite long include the Argentina-Spec Ford Falcon (1962-1991), the Lada Riva (1980-2012), Yugo 45 (1980-2008), and the FJ40 Land Cruiser (1960-2001).
8:57 also the same Porsche to make Tiger 1 (P)’s, Tiger 2 turrets and Ferdinand/Elefant tank destroyers And also to design the heaviest tank, the Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus
They did make a tiny version of the unimog though. It looks hillarious, can only be driven by small people and it's so rare the price are collecter prices. The only one I've ever seen in person was then sold for 110.000€
The first and last Beetles didn't really have much common though. It retained the general shape, but very few parts were interchangeable. Maybe side windows and doors, but that's about it. It changed a lot over the years, but unless you study the details of each update you wont notice. Part for part the first Beetles had as much in common with the last ones as the first Corollas did with the latest models.
The major difference between the Type 1 and the Corolla is that while the basic layout and the shape of the Beetle remained virtually unchanged during the production, each generation of the Corolla was a new construction (even changing from RWD to FWD). One advertisement for the Beetle even stressed the fact that of the 4000+ parts, only one (a clip in the boot) remained unchanged. Yet, almost everyone recognize a Beetle on the spot while the majority would have a hard time recognizing each Corolla generation.
@TopCarsTV I'd change the honorable mentions to these 3 vehicles: Corvette 1953-today, Mustang 1964¹/2-today, & the Chevrolet Suburban 1934-today (I'd personally put the Suburban in the in the number one spot, but I'm probably the only one who'd do that lol).
The video is about the longest cars produced in single generation (same platform, little to no design updates). The cars you've mentioned have at least 10 generations.
Fantastic upload! I like your style, and more so, your knowledge. That's an American accent right? How come you are so knowledgeable about car manufacturers globally? Looking forward to the next one
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@Crazy Hotwheels Same
I only say Nissan R35 GT-R... In Production since 2006? 2007?😜
@@einautofan6685 actually was in 2007 to present
New fullform of suv- Soviet utility vehicle😆😁😁
No lotus seven because of caterham taking over?
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.
Nope. Lada Riva (or Nova) doesn't exist in this sense. It's just facelifted classic with new engine options. Others got at least as much changes down the road. So it should read Lada. (1970-2014)
@@trex2621 Ok thanks for the info :)
@@trex2621not really cuz it was a model different from the other ones fist of all right hand drive and it was mainly built for export only
@@vladn4935 So export version of ВАЗ-21050 and ВАЗ-21053 (Riva) is different car? Having only different gearbox (5-speed) and right hand steering. I guess, that every car of all big Germans have to be considered different models? Even my Ford as it has some differences from the base model.
I think, if the GDR hasn't collapsed in the 90's, they would makes Trabis till today! Not like the first ones, there would be some luxury, like power steering, or god bless us all, anti blocking breaking systems. And a radio with bluetooth!
What a heresy on the Ideals of communism! Proletarians of all countries........ Wait sorry, old habits. Now we're Democrats! 🤣🤣🤣
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)
What!? South african made!? Middle East and Australian made!? Toyota is Japanese, Volkswagen is German.
Maybe he means for middle east and australian market
@@Boris_V Those are locally produced, mate. Volkswagen and Toyota's manufacturing plants are all over the world. Do you think Toyota is only made in Japan ?
@@jimmy1395 no is it actually local parts and localised version
renault R4*
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.
I thought the same .
I think it's less than that because it had alotta diffrences, but might've still counted.
Nope. They were called series 1 and series 2, 90 and 110 before Defender was even a thing.
@@dannelleabajar4703 The 90/110 became the Defender in the early 90s with the launch of the Discovery. The 90/110 and the 90s Defender is more or less the same vehicle.
Now indias makin them new defenders🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
6:54 I just love how the 0-60 for the Lada says *'yes'* 🤣
I laughed even more to the "is Slav?" and "Suka" lines :)
LS swap it!
@@Dcc357 forza moment
No. It won't fit. VR6 is better
@@Dcc357 BLYAT
The Number 1 car had the nicest amount of years.
Nicely spotted 😉
Nice
Noice
Didn’t know that
XD
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
The 206 and even 405 are still being made under different name and with a facelift
Another amazingly informative list with brilliant humor sprinkled on top :-)
Thanks Lou
The Volkswagen Beetle (albeit water cooled) mas produced until 2019
69 nice
@@AhmedIbrahim-zp2hv 31 years. That doesn't get it even in the Top10
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 (19 years). The only things they changed in those 19 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.
I thought the same thing. The Defender lasted for soooooo long.
Also there's an Iranian built Zamyad Z24 (rebadged Nissan Junior) which hasn't changed it's appearance since 1970. Production stopped at the end of 2020, though.
Honorable mentions:
UAZ-452: still in production since 1965
UAZ-469: still in production since 1972 (since 2003 it was renamed Hunter)
Lada Zhiguli: 1970 - 2012 (produced until 2014 in Egypt)
Dacia 1310: 1969 - 2004 (produced as a pick-up until 2006)
VW Type 2 (T2) (Brazilian production): 1976 - 2013
Tofas Sahin, Kartal, Dogan (Turkish production of Fiat Regata): 1988 - 2003 (production continued in Ethiopia until 2010)
Lada Samara (VAZ-2108): 1984 - 2004 (productuion continued in Ukraine until 2014)
Austin FX4: 1958 - 1997 (produced as a British taxi)
Fiat Uno (Brazilian production): 1984 - 2013 (renamed as Mille in 1990)
Fiat 126 (Polish production): 1972 - 2000
Nissan Cedric Commercial Y31: 1987 - 2014 (produced as a taxi)
Nissan Tsuru (Mexican production): 1992 - 2017
Toyota Crown Comfort: 1995 - 2018 (produced as a taxi)
Citroen C15: 1984 - 2005 (continued in Morocco until 2006)
Mk1 Fiat Panda: 1980 - 2000
@@jimmy1395 I just remembered: Toyota Century.
1st gen: 1967-1997
2nd gen 1997- ~2018.
@@jimmy1395 Trabant 601 1963-1990 and nothing serius changed on the car.
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.
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.
I believed the L300 came to Indonesia in 1981 and still in production with very little updates like grilles,added power steering so next year it's gonna be 40th birthday
It's always a good day when the best top 5 style youtuber uploads
Hey top cars. I am a huge fan
@@varunnair8555 thanks for your support
Number 15: Glizzy Gobbler
the Lada Niva is my favorite from this list, aswell as it being one of my dream cars.
Yes and I have one. Hello from Bolivia
11:05
Toyota Land cruiser [J70] : 37 years (1984-)
VW Golf [A1/Typ 17] : 35 years (1974-2009)
Renault 4 : 33 years (1961-1994)
Finnally waited since that pole yesterday
6:45 the way it abruptly comes to a stop twice on the way down tho...
i was waiting for the 911 the whole time 😂
Yea like the 911 while it was powered by an aircooled engine, although it recieved different chassis codes throughout its lifetime (930, 964, 993) it remained pretty much the same car, so that should be a 34 year production run (from introduction in 1964 until 996 gen in 1998)
Would be a good mention in this list, since the 911 is such an iconic car.
It is in the video, cmon. There is a Beetle
Felt nice that he referred to the ambassador as amby haha
Americans are still in love with the classic Beetles. I see them all the time here in south Arizona where nothing rusts. My dad had one as his first car too. I'm more of a VW Golf kinda guy though. I always thought of Beetles as discount Porsches lol.
If you can actually find a good used Beetle or like an MK1 Golf GTI in your area then don’t mess that chance man you’re lucky wish these cars are accessible in my country
Technically the Beetle is the first Porsche
The considered "first" Porsche and the 911 have clearly the shape of the Beetle, just more aerodynamic. Also the first Porsche had a beetle engine.
Or Porsches are expensive beetles
The OG Bug are guy’s cars. The new beetle are for girls.
@@Arun999 Wasn't even rear engined either. Golf/Rabbit was the true replacement for the classic Beetle.
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
ahhh yes a video again! keep uploading more frequently
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In Kolkata we still see Hindustan 7:14 as a taxi
How many miles must they have on the clock
@@BL4K_B4BIES they are reliable from 100,000 to 300,000 and more
And their engine are from Isuzu
@@BL4K_B4BIESmost of them have 250k
Why doesn't FORD listen to the Aussie people ??
I've got my (2005 BA XR8 MANUAL) dream car.
luckily I'm a mechanic 😂.
The Lada Nova gets a ❤️.
HM Ambassador was practical, reliable, easy to maintain and affordable car. That's why everyone loved it.
Suka: what??😂 You showed my state cars (kerala- KL) most for Hindustan ambassador. Please make 2 videos in a month.
I am from Kerala mate !!
@@harishankarj6704 yea same here...LOL
Same here mate
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Evideyum malayali 😂
YES! A NEW VIDEO!
The Ford Crown Victoria would have been runner up since it was in production for 32 years with only minor changes.
You should have included the uaz 469, it started production before the lada and is still in production with the name "uaz hunter" but its basicly the same thing
You missed the Volkswagen Type-2 (T2), produced from 1967 to 2013. Maybe not classified as a car though
type 2 is beetle
@@NobodyPlayzYT he's mixing things up... type 2 was the t1 (transporter 1), the classic vw hippy van. The t2 (transporter) was the one produced till 2013. Correct me if im wrong
In Indonesia i think the longest running production car was the Mitsubishi colt l300 (cmiiw), 1st time debuted in 1981 as a pickup truck and minivan and its still in production till this time but they discontinued the minivan version (idk when they discontinued it) but the pickup still in production till this day the only things that changed from early production until now is the engine, interior feature (a/c, radio, seatbelt etc), and minor changes in exterior (grill design), total 41year production run
The Beijing BJ212, a Chinese offroader, first debuted in 1965 and is still in production today. The only changes were inside the engine bay, mostly forced by new emission laws.
hmm
It takes long till you upload but when you done it’s perfect
The 2CV with only one light looks really odd.
You should see "Picasso's custom". That one is bonkers.
@@Ducza Already saw that one while looking for 2CV wallpapers. I don't like how it looks.
It 's a prototype. The 2cv of production was a two headlights.
@@santiirigoyen3334 no, this was not prototypes, but officialy registered "2cv model 1939" , 250 of them was built for the "Salon de l'Auto de Paris 1939" (early name as prototype was "TPV" = Très Petite Voiture.The 2cv 1939 had a full aluminium alloy body and a water cooled 2cyl boxer engine ...all the 250 2cv was destroyed only 5 prototypes hidden in the farm from Citroën's secret test track did survive...
You missed the Lotus/Caterham 7. This minimalist car debuted in 1957 as a Lotus and was sold to Caterham in 1973 and continues to this day. They have been continually developed to the point that parts from the earliest cars won't fit current cars, but it's still essentially the same thing.
The Mk1 golf stopped production in 2010 is South Africa
This is a common misunderstanding, the Morgan frame isn't made of wood, but metal.
The support structure for the body panels and other items are of wood.
This is true. The actual chassis is Aluminium, while the main body frame is wood. The reason why they use wood is because it is a soft material. If they went with composites or metal for the body frame, there would be too much vibration, making for a harsh ride. They use wood to smooth out those vibrations and make the ride more comfortable.
I have actually visited the factory in Malvern and have seen the process of building a Morgan. The process has not changed a lot in the many years the company has been around, only modernised to decrease production time.
Thank-you for the reason why they use wood, I'd forgotten. ;-)
@@TairnKA They mentioned it on the factory tour I had. BTW, did you know they own a Routemaster London Bus?
@@syberracer2984 no
The current generation Toyota Land Cruiser has been in production since 1984, while the original Golf was around from 1974-2009 although made in different countries as from 1976-1985 it was made in Yugoslavia and for the remaining 24 years it was made in South Africa
Yes...and I have one. Greetings from Bolivia.
Love the Forrest Gump reference 😂
You got me searching eBay for lada niva!
Mitsubishi Jimmy, VW Golf, and Toyota Corolla
The Corolla doesn't really belong. Many different Toyotas have worn that badge in many different countries. Corolla is more of an idea than a single car.
Great vid as allways
Glad you enjoyed it
The Chevrolet Suburban (Gen 7) was made from 1973-1991! (18 years)
I really wish 90s Hondas and acuras continued with same generation as of today. They are perfect as it was. simple, cheap to maintain and reliable. They’re still popular even to this day. Still lot of them on the road in locations where rust isn’t a problem.
A car definitely missing is the FIAT 124/125: started 1966 in Italy (until 1975) and saw a long, long life as license production in Poland as Polski-FIAT125p and later FSO 125p/1300/1500 (1967-1991) and AvtoVAZ Zhiguli/Lada VAZ-2101 - VAZ2107 (1970-2012). The 124/125 was also produced in license in Turkiye, Ukraine, India, Spain, West Germany and South Korea.
Another Italian marathonists were the first FIAT 500 which was built from 1957-1977, with the wheelbase and much of the mechanical underpinnings soldering on in the 126 (1972-1980) and the Polish license 126p (1973-2000).
Damn i think i will never understand how some of these cars were made for so long.,.
Not sure if you might be able to count the Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer as still beeing built since 1971, the Model is still beeing built, but changed company and license about 3 - 4 times, since Steyr-Puch sold the production to Automotive Technik LTD in the year 2000
When Power scream comes from a familiar voice. Clarkson. Powerrrrrrre
0:52 I like how guy is pissed as fuck because there is no Pepa Pig available.
Lada Niva will be forever in production...
Russia can be wiped off from war and completely overrun in a genocidal attack. Lada Niva will still be in production.
U know Friday and Saturdays should be the time u check if stype posted yet
Fun Fact - The 2000's were the best year for cars
not for mustang tho
@@leejuseop3693 yep
Fun fact - that's deeply subjective
@@leejuseop3693 that was sn95 model the until s197 in 2005 onwards
@@leejuseop3693 terminator?
I love your content bruv, it is a long wait to see new vids but the wait a worth it
The ambassador. I absolutely hate that car. I also absolutely love that car.
10:56
Woah woah. That place where the 4/4 is coming out of is Fleming’s Ultimate Garage. I went there a couple times and saw that blue and white 4/4. It’s also across the street from my dads business
Chevy suburban has been out since 1935 and still one of the best selling full sized suvs 💪
Its name was around since 1935. That's not what this video is about 😉
Isnt theme of this video: Chevrolet Suburban refers to ten different generations of car model.
Video is directed towards longest single generation vehicles
@@TopCarsTV Then how did the G wagon make the list?
@@ronbrock6153 the first generation lasted from 1979 to 2018
@@TopCarsTV You do realize you are totally incorrect. That 1979 to 2018 is 4 generations.
The Mini Morris and the last one, Renault 4L, as I have a 1974 Mini Morris 1000 mk2 and a 1984 Renault 4L GTL, beautiful, unique and amazing cars
100 years later the dodge challenger will be on the list LOL
Edit:the charger too!
Unfortunately I think the charger and the challenger are stopping production in 2024
Ambassador was so legendary. It is the dream car of most. It was so legendary that NSG the elite CT unit are trained in them.
The g class is still running in India in the name of Gurkha
Finally someone who said G-Class and not "G-Wahgonn"
Not quite up there with them, but the 3rd generation Nissan Sentra was produced for 27 years from 1990 in its original run, but then from 1992-2017 in Mexico where it was called the Tsuru.
6:56 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 0-60mph yes😂😂😂 syka?🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂im dieing from laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
more emojies then letters stop
@@hatt757 ok
2:53
I love the shade you threw at G wagen owners
3 cars are Land Cruiser, Yugo and Renault 4??
edit: maybe a Fiat 126?
Not Yugo
According to Wiki,the 126 was only made for around 28 years. My other guess of Golf 1 was only 25 years too. The Trabant ran long too,but that car isnt that.
The VW type 1 is an icon with still hold the world record of the highest number of model sold.
It is a blessing that parts are still around to get the bugs continue to run. We will see how these classic would survive as the whole car industry transit to EVs.
The Type I has been outsold by VW's own Golf. It's a moot point anyhow because the most sold motor vehicle in the world is the Honda Cub: introduced in 1959 it has sold 100 million units so far and still counting, a figure that doesn't include the countless legal and illegal Chinese clones.
The Fiat 600 was first made in Italy after the war and up to 1965 and then the machinery was sold to communist Yugoslavia and continued production up until 1985 as Zastava 750 #fićo
Love the jokes and sarcastic comments between each segments. New to this channel and loving it.
Oh I wish you were watching some newer stuff. I think it's much better
Zastava 750, Zastava 101/128, Yugo, Lada Riva and it's predecessor, Renault 4, Renaylt Twingo I generarion, Fiat Uno, Fiat Panda
Volkswagen Golf Mk.1 1971-2009 (Via South Africa's CitiGolf) 38 years , still extremely popular in my country
What about the mustang, it has been in production non stop for 56 years
Yes, but not the same car, just the same name. All these cars in the video are the same with minor updates. They are one continuous generation
Twingo started production in france in 1992 and was discontinued in Columbia in 2012, 20 years of Happy Boi
6:59 i love how there's "is Slav" category in there 🤣🤣🤣
edit: just saw suka in there too😂
Blyat 👀
@@TopCarsTV hey can you tell what does Suka, Blyat and Slav means
@@Xavier._.420 just some swear words in Russian.
Slav is short for Slavic
Yes minis now are big but only when compared to the old ones. And im talking about the cooper,the 3 door one. Yet they're still fun to drive
"cars last 5 to 10 years before new model"
Hyundai-Kia" 1.5 year cycle "
AS others have said ya missed quite a few. Khodo Paykan is 38 years if you exclude the pickup
Ending:
Toyota Land Cruiser
Yugo Zastava/GV/45?
Renault 4
Btw, Toyota Corolla?
2. is Yugo zastava
@@anejz1637 TQ
Thank you for inducting the good old amby in the list.....love and respect from India
I once owned a hindustan ambassador it was a lovely car i drove it more than 6,00,000 km
but i had to stop it driving because you cant drive any car for more than 10 yrs and now it rusted in my garage 😥😥
Lada 1200 deserved a honorable mention here. This AWD-tuned Fiat 124 somehow was so perfect, its production outlasted the Soviet Union and even entered deep into the modern era. Lada officially made the last of these in 2012, although somehow the production still continued in Egypt until 2015.
9:49 Nice 👌🏽
The South African Datsun/Nissan 1200 and 1400 bakkie(1/2 ton truck) truck had a long run as well 1971 to 2008 and the current Nissan Hardbody has been working his butt off around here since 2002 and are still sold new...
Ah, this was a great topic, there are quite a few cars that lasted a long while. My favorite on this list is the original Mini. The Morgan is a close second. With that said, I think the last 3 cars are a Toyota Land Cruiser (J70), Mk.1 VW Golf (I'm guessing because of the CitiGolf), and the Renault 4.
Other cars that lasted quite long include the Argentina-Spec Ford Falcon (1962-1991), the Lada Riva (1980-2012), Yugo 45 (1980-2008), and the FJ40 Land Cruiser (1960-2001).
You forgot about the UAZ-469 (1971-present) and the UAZ-452 (1965-present)
Nice video like always.
Finally a new fresh vid. 👍👍👍👍
My favourite is The Morgan 4 produced 1936 to 2019 upgraded along the way but essentially a wooden body 4 cylinder English car from day 1.
0:25 first VPN ad that convinced me
8:57 also the same Porsche to make Tiger 1 (P)’s, Tiger 2 turrets and Ferdinand/Elefant tank destroyers
And also to design the heaviest tank, the Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus
The lada niva is NEVER gonna go out of production
From Venezuela, I truly love your channel
Thanks Pablo 😊
Chevrolet Suburban 88 years (1934-2025) -3 years for WWII
That's not the same car, just the same name. Everything else has been changed
upload more and maybe ur channel will blow up man love ur work
7:21 THE BRAND! THE AMBY!
My AMBI IS 35 years old.. And is still looks awesome.
Making Jeeps since before I was born , I'm 76 now the new Jeep looks very similar to the 1942 Jeep
They did make a tiny version of the unimog though. It looks hillarious, can only be driven by small people and it's so rare the price are collecter prices. The only one I've ever seen in person was then sold for 110.000€
Wow I even liked the sponsor part. You're car entertainment at it's finest
The first and last Beetles didn't really have much common though. It retained the general shape, but very few parts were interchangeable. Maybe side windows and doors, but that's about it. It changed a lot over the years, but unless you study the details of each update you wont notice. Part for part the first Beetles had as much in common with the last ones as the first Corollas did with the latest models.
The major difference between the Type 1 and the Corolla is that while the basic layout and the shape of the Beetle remained virtually unchanged during the production, each generation of the Corolla was a new construction (even changing from RWD to FWD).
One advertisement for the Beetle even stressed the fact that of the 4000+ parts, only one (a clip in the boot) remained unchanged. Yet, almost everyone recognize a Beetle on the spot while the majority would have a hard time recognizing each Corolla generation.
You all know that the thumbnail saying 69 years was Stype messing with it.
@TopCarsTV I'd change the honorable mentions to these 3 vehicles: Corvette 1953-today, Mustang 1964¹/2-today, & the Chevrolet Suburban 1934-today (I'd personally put the Suburban in the in the number one spot, but I'm probably the only one who'd do that lol).
The video is about the longest cars produced in single generation (same platform, little to no design updates). The cars you've mentioned have at least 10 generations.
@@crown674I never noticed Single Gen in the title until now lol 🤦♂️
Citroën C15 1984 - 2005
21 years with the same engine (the glorious XUD7) and transmission
Fantastic upload! I like your style, and more so, your knowledge. That's an American accent right? How come you are so knowledgeable about car manufacturers globally?
Looking forward to the next one
When you're into cars it doesn't matter where they are coming from.
The next video is all about Japan 🙂
I loved the Basil Fawlty cutaway!