Ford 20M * See 'Read more' for the 1964-66 Rankings - many thanks to Florian for the data! * The German car market is up 6% in 1964 at 1,342,980 registrations, passes the 1.5 million mark for the very first time at 1,517,564 units in 1965 (+13%) but drops 1%…
Citroen Ami 6 * See the Top 20 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Rene * The Citroen Ami 6, characterised by an unusual reverse-raked rear window, was launched in 1961 to bridge the gap in the Citroen range between the luxurious DS and the frugal…
The Fiat 500 Giardiniera ranks inside the Top 10. In 1966, new car sales in Italy shoot up 14.5% to cross a very symbolic barrier for the first time: the million annual sales at 1.014.975. Fiat edges up to a mammoth 74.1% share ahead of Alfa Romeo at 4.9%. With…
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…
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…
VW Beetle * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Rene * Up 15% on last year, the Norwegian car market passes the 50,000 annual registrations for the first time in 1964 at 55,326 units. For the 6th time in a row the…
Ford is the most popular brand in Finland in 1963 and 1964. * See the Top 65 All-brands ranking by clicking on the title * New car sales in Finland gain 28.1% in 1963 to reach 52.225 registrations, and there is a new brand leader this year: Ford, up three…
Vauxhall Viva. Vauxhall is the #9 manufacturer in Athens in 1964. * See the Top 10 best-selling brands by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Bill * You need to be a BestSellingCarsBlog Member to access detailed Historical data tables. Register here! Thanks to Bill I can share with you the…
1962 Volvo Amazon Estate The VW Beetle has spent the entire fifties in the lead and still held a huge 18.6% share in 1960. It led the market again in 1961 and 1962 (market shares unknown - please get in touch if you have info) but is down to #2…
Fiat 500 In 1964, the Italian market takes a breather after exponential growth that saw it climb from just 209.215 units in 1958 to 951.704 in 1963. 1964 sales are down -12.8% to 830.175 registrations. Fiat holds 70.3% of the market ahead of Alfa Romeo at 5.7% with Volkswagen remaining…
IKA Rambler Classic * Many thanks to Bruno for making this post possible * In 1963, the best-selling model in Argentina is the IKA Rambler produced locally. IKA Rambler
Ford Cortina * See the Top 7 best-selling brands by clicking on the title! * Thanks to Bill, today we go back in time 50 years to explore the best-selling brands in Athens, Greece in July 1963! A long time ago indeed. Ford leads the way by far with 149…