HERE are the longest living cars which don’t drop in value – from an iconic Fiat to a Range Rover.
From 18 to a staggering 30 years – these cars were in production for a mammoth time period.
Land Rover 90/110/Defender (1983-2016)
The first Land Rover was built in 1948, with a four-wheel drive system that made it ideal for off-road.
It’s understood that production ended in early 2016 because of new regulations that would have forced Land Rover to make expensive changes to its design,
The new Gerry McGovern-designed Defender is expected to be on sale in showrooms in the next few months.
Range Rover (1970-1996)
The Range Rover was aimed at buyers seeking a leisure vehicle that could also drive across different terrains.
It launched during an SUV frenzy which allegedly explains why it stuck around for so long.
During the 1980s, and it became a common sight at ski resorts in America after making following its 1987 launch at a Los Angeles Auto Show.
Peugeot 206 (1998-present)
The 206 model was introduced in 1998, arriving as a hatchback with two or four doors, a station wagon, a convertible, and in some areas a saloon.
Some 10 million cars were sold with the most popular markets being Europe and Latin America.
The Peugot 206 was around for 27 years – but is still being produced in Iran today.
Volkswagen Santana (1981-2012)
This model was around for a staggering 31 years, being one of the first European cars manufactured in China.
The Santana prompted a new interest for saloons in the Chinese market, according to Autocar.
Its numerous variants were commonly used in the public services, serving as cars, taxis, police cars and even government cars.
Mini (1959-2000)
The Mini was designed by Alec Issigonis and developed in just 27 months.
With over 5million units built, it’s believed to have influenced the next generations of city cars and supercars with its innovative four-cylinder engine.
These include the likes of the Lamborghini, which drew influence from the car’s design when its 4 litre engine wouldn’t fit behind the passenger compartment.
Fiat Uno (1980-2013)
The Fiat Uno was around for a mega 33 years, with the last model in Europe sold in 1995.
In Brazil, where it was called Mille, production ended in 2013 when the government introduced a new law requiring cars to be fit with front airbags and ABS brakes.
It’s latest model was a limited edition called Grazie Mille.
Suzuki Jimny (1998-2018)
This small four wheel drive first appeared in 1970.
The first generation lasted 11 years, but the third generation stuck around for a whopping 20 years.
It has an ultra-low range gearbox and weighs only around 1000kg, which made it a very attractive model for many.
Fiat Panda (1980-2003)
This car’s design was influenced by the Citroën 2CV and the Renault 4 – with 4.5 million models built in Turin, Italy.
Fiat reportedly asked its development team to come up with a simple and robust car. Early models came with an air-cooled two-cylinder engine from the 126.
It stuck around for 14 years before production stopped. The original Panda however can still be caught driven around parts of France and Italy.
Peugot 205 (1983-1998)
The 205 came to market in 1983 as a four-door hatchback and became one of the brand’s best-sellers.
Later came the addition of a two-door hatchback, a convertible, a small van and, the popular GTi.
The 205’s price point became its biggest selling point. It was in production for 15 years, with the last day in 1998.
You can nab a second hand Gti for about £7,000 today.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, 1971-1989)
The SL was one of the more popular Mercedes cars for nearly two decades.
It remains the only SL ever to include a four-seat coupé with a fixed roof.
The body style (named SLC) ceased in 1981. Second hand models are now on the market for over a whopping £100,000.
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (1963-1991)
This model was around for a staggering 28 years. The luxury car was big enough for an entire family, with ground clearance for users to enjoy its four-wheel drive system.
The Wagoneer – later called Grand Wagoneer – gradually became more upmarket, with Jeep removing noise and vibrations inside the cabin to make it more luxurious.
Production ended in 1991 when Jeep replaced the Grand Wagoneer with the first Grand Cherokee.
Volkswagen Jetta (mk2, 1984-2013)
The Jetta was around for a whopping 29 years. The second-generation model was first produced in China in 1991.
Early models were built from complete knock-down kits, which were replaced with locally-sourced parts in 1995.
It’s still commonly used as a taxi in some parts of China, including Beijing.
Toyota Century (mk1, 1967-1997)
Toyota Century was around for 30 years after it was first introduced in 1967.
The original was mostly built by hand for some of Japan’s more wealthy clients.
It was considered a high-tech old school saloon having been fit with automatic air conditioning in 1971.
