1980 Toyota Corolla The oldest official world models ranking I could access dates back from 1980. It shows how clearly the Toyota Corolla dominates world sales. With almost 775,000 units sold around the world that year, it has an advance of more than 250,000 units over the #2, the Renault…
Renault 12 * Many thanks to Bruno for making this post possible! * After being interrupted by the Ford Falcon in 1979, the Renault 12 is the best-selling model in Argentina in 1980 for the 4th time in the last 5 years and in total.
Renault 5 (I couldn't find a proper picture of the 4-door version!) * See the Top 20 best-selling models by clicking on 'Read more' at end of post! * French consumers bought 1,873,202 new cars in 1980. Helped by the launch of the 4 door version in July 1979, the…
VW Brasilia VW Fusca production in Brazil peaked at over 250,000 units in 1972 but has been slowing down since. In 1977, the drop accelerates to -22% at 161,004 units or 166,828 sales. This puts the Fusca's best selling car title under threat by another VW star: the Brasilia. In…
Ford Fiesta Renault 5 Seat Ritmo 560,000 new cars found a buyer in Spain in 1980, and two models dominate the ranking this year: the Ford Fiesta is on top with 56,900 sales and 10.2% share, just above the Renault 5 at 55,120 units and 9.9%. The Seat Ritmo rounds…
1980-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais There is conflicting information about the best-selling model in the US in 1980. Car and Driver affirms the Oldsmobile Cutlass is on top of the overall US models ranking with 469.573 sales. Another source places the Chevrolet Citation in pole position with 374.706 sales just above…
Datsun Stanza * See 'Read more' for the Top 10 best-selling models, many thanks to Miguel for the data! * From 1980 onwards, Japanese models are really dominant in South Africa. Nissan/Datsun sells the Nissan Violet as the Datsun Stanza in the country and leads the models ranking this year.…
Fiat 127 * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Andrea * Over the first 6 months of 1980 the Fiat 127 keeps its title of best-selling car in Italy with 123,744 sales and 13.3% share, down 18% on the same period in 1979.…
Volvo 242 * See 'Read more' for the Top 25 best-selling models! Many thanks to Torbjörn and Rene * In 1979 the Swedish car market is up 7% to 215,325 registrations. The Volvo 240 keeps the lead with ease at 43,117 units, up 15%, for an all-round 20% market share. Launched…
The Renault 5 is Europe's favourite car in 1979. * See the Top 3 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Flavio * After 6 consecutive years of domination of the Fiat 127, the Renault becomes the most popular car in Europe in 1979, 7 years after…
VW Golf * See 'Read more' for the Top 80/100 best-selling models! Thanks to Florian for the data * The VW Golf progresses all through the period to establish itself as Germany's solid leader, passing the 200,000 annual sales for the first time in 1976 (202,265) and the 250,000 mark…
The Cherry helps Datsun to its first-ever annual win in Finland. * See the Top 50 All-brands and models by clicking on the title * The Finnish market is back in shape in 1979 with registrations up 23.5% to 99.297 units. For the first time, Datsun is the most popular…
Ford Cortina * See the 60 best-selling models by clicking on the title * New car sales in the UK are back on the up over the period, at +3% in 1977 to 1,323,524 registrations, +20% in 1978 to 1,591,941 and +8% in 1979 to a record 1,716,275 units. In…
Ford Fiesta * See the 1978-1980 sales figures for the Ford Fiesta by clicking on the title! * Thanks to René and Ricardo, I am now able to share with you more detail on the best-selling models in Spain in 1978 and 1979. The podium is unchanged over both years, with…
Ford Falcon, Argentina spec * Many thanks to Bruno for making this post possible! * After 5 years of absence, the Ford Falcon manages to reclaim the title of best-selling car in Argentina in 1979 thanks to 28,522 units sold, an impressive 55% increase on its 1978 score, 72% on…