Survivors: The world's longest-living cars

The world’s longest-living cars theme highlights how a small set of models resisted the usual cycle of redesigns and remained in production for decades. The article notes that most nameplates change in less than ten years due to platform updates, material advances, and styling refreshes, but it profiles exceptions across eras. It starts with the Peugeot 205, produced from 1983 to 1998, spanning multiple body styles including a four-door hatchback and popular GTi variants. It then covers the Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) from 1971 to 1989, described as the only SL that spawned a fixed-roof four-seat coupé. Earlier industrial impact is credited to the Ford Model T (1908–1927), which ended after Ford manufactured 15 million units in 12 countries, with pricing starting at US$500 in 1917. The list also includes the Suzuki Jimny, lasting from 1998 to 2018 after multiple generations, with power ranging from 65 to 86 bhp.