Visualizing the Longest Vehicle Production Runs

Over the automotive industry’s 100+ year history, companies such as Ford, Chevrolet, and Mercedes-Benz have produced some truly iconic cars.

Whether they’re designed for excitement, luxury, or just simple transportation, these vehicles offer a set of features that make them highly desirable to consumers. The most successful models will undergo numerous revisions over time, sometimes sticking around for many decades.

To learn more, this graphic from Alan’s Factory Outlet lists the 35 vehicles with the longest production runs of all time. Here are the top 10 below.

Brand	Model Name	Class	Production Run (years)
Chevrolet	Suburban	SUV	86
Ford	F-Series	Pickup truck	74
Volkswagen	Transporter	Van	71
Toyota	Land Cruiser	SUV	70
Chevrolet	Corvette	Sports car	68
Mercedes-Benz	S-Class	Sedan	67
Toyota	Crown	Sedan	66
Nissan	Skyline	Sedan	64
Mini	Mini	Hatchback	62
Porsche	911	Sports car	58

As we can see, successful models come in many shapes and sizes, and from a variety of manufacturers. Below, we’ll take a deeper dive to learn more about what makes these cars special.

Ford F-Series

Ford began selling its first pickup truck in 1925, which was essentially a Model T with a flatbed in the rear. This layout was very useful because it enabled people to transport cargo, raw materials, and other items with relative ease.

Then, in 1948, Ford introduced the F-series pickup. The truck became one of Ford’s most well-known and profitable models, and is currently in its 14th generation.

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