Top 10 Longest Living Car Models

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class started out as a basic off-road vehicle but has since evolved into one of the priciest models in the Mercedes range.

Although Mercedes stopped making the original G-Class back in 2017, the newer version still sticks closely to the iconic design first seen in 1979.

This iconic car took home the European Car of the Year award in 1969.

In a surprising twist, former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sold his personal 1977 Peugeot 504 at auction in 2010 — and it went for an eye-watering £1.8 million.

The Hillman Hunter might be pretty much forgotten now, but during its 13 years on UK roads, it was actually one of Britain’s best-selling cars.

Not long after it launched, Iran’s national car company struck a deal to make it the country’s official car — it even became a go-to choice for taxis and police vehicles.

Over 5.3 million Minis were built during its impressive 41-year run.

This iconic British car wasn’t just about looks — its clever engineering even helped inspire the design of Lamborghini’s 4.0-litre V12 engine.

Car experts say Citroën’s long run of success came down to the 2CV’s simple, no-nonsense design.

In total, around 5.1 million were built — including a surprising 1.2 million van versions.

This tough ride was made to handle rough, off-road terrain with ease.

The Lada got a small facelift in 2020, but fans might be bummed to hear it’s nearing the end — a brand-new model is expected to drop in 2025.

Peugeot shelled out a massive £10 million for the Ambassador back in 2017.

This classic ride has barely changed since it first hit the streets — except for a more modern update called the Avigo, which launched in 2004.

Experts thought the Morgan should’ve been retired in the 1960s, but the 4/4 model stuck around all the way until 2019.

Sadly, new emission rules that impacted its Ford Sigma engine forced production to stop.

Volkswagen started making the Type 2 after their Dutch importer asked to sell the simple Plattenwagen, which was originally just used to move parts around the Wolfsburg factory.

In Europe, people mostly used the Bus for work, but in the US, the camper versions became a total cult favourite.

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the longest-running cars ever and has become a global icon.

Over 21 million Beetles were made across about 15 different countries — that’s seriously impressive.