Volvo Amazon (P120) * See the Top 6 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Rene * In 1965 the Volvo Amazon dominates the Swedish models ranking with a very imposing 15.4% market share, leading the way above the VW 1200/1300 (aka Beetle) at 11.3%. VW Beetle…
The Citroen Ami 6 is up to 2nd place in France in 1965. Sales of domestic vehicles in France edge down -1.2% year-on-year in 1965 but remain above the million for the third consecutive year. Citroen (+1%) remains the most popular carmaker in the country with 34% share, holding off…
1965 Ford Falcon, Argentina spec * Many thanks to Bruno for making this post possible! * Launched in 1962 in the country, the Ford Falcon is an immediate success with Argentinean consumers: it becomes the best-seller as early as in 1965 and would rank #1 at year-end at least 5…
Renault 4L * See the Top 10 most produced models by clicking on 'Read more' at end of post! * Launched in July 1961, the Renault 4L doesn't wait and become the best-selling car in France in 1962, and stays there for four consecutive years. However for this period I only…
The oldest production figures published by Quatro Rodas date back to 1962, when the VW Fusca led the way with 38,259 units before becoming the first car to be produced at over 50,000 units a year in Brazil in 1964 (51,755). Aero Willys This period sees the success in Brazil…
Fiat 850 In 1965, new car sales in Italy bounce back up 6.8% to 886.297 units. Fiat improves to 73.9% share, the highest since the 76.9% it managed in 1960 and well above Alfa Romeo at 5.5%. Italian carmakers reclaim the monopoly of the Top 4 with Lancia at #3…