I once heard that the most massive car in the history of mankind is the pioneer of the automotive industry and, Model T. They said that an incredible number of these motorized carts were produced, something more than 12 or 15 million, and that even with the modern capabilities of automakers to bypass this figure has not yet been achieved.
How did it happen that modern auto giants could not get around the antediluvian car of the early 20th century? Firstly, they argued on the Internet, the main thing was the backwardness of technologies, and, accordingly, their simplicity. Accordingly, with each new generation, cars are becoming more and more perfect, but at the same time it is becoming more and more difficult and it is becoming more and more difficult and costly to produce them in large quantities. Secondly, the production was established by Ford so well that the cars went off the assembly line like hot cakes, they say, Ford was the first to use conveyor assembly for their cars, which means that he understood more about this issue and could organize the process better. And so on, thirdly, fourthly, fifthly, there were many secondary arguments, I can’t remember them all.
Remembering this theory, I decided to check if it is really true? Was it really produced by Ford, and, accordingly, sold the largest number cars of the same model? The results resulted in the Top 10 Best Selling Cars of All Time.
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10. Chevrolet Impala: ≈14 million sold
- the only car on the list, has enough long history since its introduction to the market 57 years ago. Having started life as a big powerful two-door coupe, over time, the Impala has evolved into a versatile sedan. From him, until recently, just breathed the American style of the automotive industry of the 90s. Design and technical data began to change in better side quite recently, just a couple of years ago. Modernization of 10 generations were not in vain.
9. Volkswagen Passat: 15.5 million units ≈ sold
latest generation significantly different from the first generation machines that rolled off the assembly line in 1973. Standing firmly on the strategy of increasing sales and improving quality (it remains to be seen whether the scandal will knock down these ambitious plans), completely changed its model, it has grown in size, has become technologically one of the most advanced cars of our time, with an extremely flexible ability to install additional options.
8. Model T: ≈ 16.5 million sold
Here is the instigator of this study. Ford Model T, they were produced from 1908 to 1927, approximately 16.5 million copies. originally sold for just under $1,000, but later models were sold for a very affordable $300 and even cheaper when production reached the required capacity and its process was honed to perfection. The Model T made millions of Americans car owners, creating thousands of jobs in Detroit.
7. Honda Accord: 17.5 million units ≈ sold
Lucky seventh place. Production began in 1976, and to this day, this sporty mid-size sedan does not leave the covers of glossy auto magazines and from the headlines of Internet publications, confirming its enduring popularity. Nine generations of success and nearly 18 million vehicles sold.
6. Honda Civic: 18.5 million units ≈ sold
The only surprise that she is on the list may be that this sedan / hatch is only in sixth place. The Civic hasn't lost ground for decades, and it doesn't look like it's going to give up. He is still one of the most popular cars in global history. Since 1972, the time of its first debut, it carries a charge of drive and sportiness, hatchback and coupe.
Now Civic can also be bought on natural gas or powertrains, offering additional savings through improved fuel efficiency.
5. Ford Escort: ≈20 million sold
Although production ceased in 2000, European version managed to enter the record five. But it all began modestly, in 1967, with English model 1968 model year. compact, economical, reliable car was able to win the hearts and minds of buyers not only in England but also in Europe. Six generations of vehicles have been released since then, with each update offering more possibilities and more powerful engines.
It is worth noting that American version Escorts are not counted here because they were unrelated models.
4. Volkswagen Beetle: ≈23.5 million sold
But, it is worth recognizing, Volkswagen also contributed to the success of the car: the model turned out to be budgetary and practical, as it should be for a "people's car". But can such popularity be considered something extraordinary, beyond all reasonable limits? I think no. Below is the data on how many copies need to be sold in order to consider the model really popular.
The company that once made Sewing machines and some looms, switched to cars and inadvertently released the most popular model in history. Since the start of production in 1966, 11 generations have been produced and 37.5 million copies of the Corolla have already been sold. The honorary title of the best-selling car is enshrined in the Guinness Book of Records.
Ford F Series
Mr. Ford, having founded his company in 1903, probably did not suspect that in our time his cars would be so in demand. As for the most popular model of this company, then the undisputed leader is the Ford F-Series. Strange, isn't it? In Russia, you can hardly find at least one F-Series. "Probably they are sold with a bang in the rest of the world" - you might think. It wasn't there. If not for the USA and fat Americans in plaid shirts and worn jeans, the model would have rotted, as Lancia Stratos rotted in its time. By the way, F-Series sold since 1948 was about 30 million.
Volkswagen Golf
The year 1974 was marked, in addition to the 29th anniversary of the victory over the Nazis, also by the start of production of the legendary VW Golf. To date, this model is undoubtedly the most popular in the VW lineup. Since the start of production, 27.5 million vehicles have been produced, distributed over seven generations.
The fourth line of the rating is also occupied by the brainchild of the national German manufacturer. Started in 1938, production for several years took place under sensitive leadership Reich Chancellor. For a long time for obvious reasons, the model was not popular, so it failed to overtake the Corolla or Golf. However, the numbers are impressive: 23.5 million vehicles.
Closes the top five in terms of popularity compact ford Escort. An interesting fact is that for the first 14 years (1967-1981) the car was produced only for Europe, and only then it became widespread in the USA. In total, about 20 million copies of the Ford Escort were sold.
It is known that the first invented cars with steam engines, and only a hundred years later they were replaced by cars with engines internal combustion. At the end of the nineteenth century, such a car was produced in Russia.
The first cars with steam engines
Appearing in the nineteenth century, steam-powered cars became very widespread. The first such machine was invented back in 1769 by the French inventor Cugno and was called the "Small Cugno Cart". She could reach speeds of up to four and a half kilometers per hour on the road, but there was only enough water and steam in her for only twelve minutes of movement.In 1802, the English inventor Watt presented his version of the car, which developed speeds on a straight road up to fifteen kilometers per hour. In 1790, the American Nathan Reed introduced his model steam car. Another American, Oliver Evans, created an amphibious vehicle fourteen years later.
In the nineteenth century, having become widespread, steam-powered cars were used to transport people. The person who controlled it was called the driver, the one who kindled the steam boiler was called the driver. It should be noted that cars have been improved many times, but remained very inconvenient for operation. by the most famous cars the second half of the nineteenth century were "Curts" and "Mansel". Their speed did not exceed thirty-five kilometers. These cars are called the forerunners of the first real cars.
Even after the advent of internal combustion engines, enthusiasts and admirers of cars with steam engines continued to use them, making a number of improvements. It was possible to reduce the engine start time to sixty seconds. It is known that until the forties of the twentieth century, Europe and the United States continued to produce buses and trucks with steam engines, which were distinguished by low noise and smoothness.
What were the first cars with an internal combustion engine
The inventor of the internal combustion engine is E. Lenoir, who in 1860 was the first to create an engine in which fuel was burned inside the engine cylinder. This invention played essential role in the automotive industry. The first car with such an engine appeared in 1886. Its creator is G. Daimler. A few months later, the world met with tricycle K. Benz. Gradually, new cars began to replace more bulky cars with steam engines. Thus, the year 1886 is officially recognized as the year of birth of the car. 
Nine years after the invention and registration of a patent for the first car with an internal combustion engine, G. Daimler managed to launch the Daimler functional car into mass production. Karl Benz also did not lag behind and began the industrial production of his "brainchild". This is how it started mass production cars. In 1892, a car built by G. Ford appeared, but only eleven years later he began its mass production.
Since 1894, car races began to be held, which in turn also influenced the development of the automotive industry. So, at the first arranged races maximum speed the car reached twenty-four kilometers, five years later it reached seventy kilometers, and after another five years - one hundred kilometers per hour. Already in 1900, special racing cars began to be produced.
The first car in Russia
The first Russian car appeared in St. Petersburg in 1896. The crew itself was built by Frese and Co. and resembled a foreign design with some improvements, namely, it was distinguished by the presence rubber tires and durable elegant finish. The engine for the car was built at the St. Petersburg Kerosene and gas engines E. Yakovleva. They tried to make the cost of the car such that the Russian car could compete in price with similar representatives of Europe. 
For the first time this two-seat crew gasoline engine(machine of Yakovlev and Frese) was presented at the exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod. It is known that on a flat bridge a car could reach speeds of up to twenty miles per hour, while refueling was enough for ten hours of movement.
The idea of creating the first Russian car originated back in 1893 at the World Columbian Exposition, where Yakovlev engines and Frese crews were presented. The embodiment of the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a car was presented only three years later at the Nizhny Novgorod exhibition.
The very first car in the world
Nicola Joseph Cugno is considered the man who created the world's first automobile. This happened in 1769 in France. To ensure the movement of the car, it was necessary to fill the boiler with water and light a fire under it, since it did not have its own firebox. The engineer carried out the order of the French military, namely the Minister of War Etienne Francois. It was planned to use Cugno's invention to transport artillery guns. The very first car had serious problems with brakesA modern cars hit speed records. For example, some sports cars can accelerate from zero to hundreds in just 2.78 seconds. .
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The list of car companies that are especially popular includes models of both domestic and Western production. Among folk legends, it is worth noting the VAZ modifications of the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th series. To the most demanded analogues domestic auto industry include Fords, BMWs, Toyotas and Mercedes. Below is a list popular models, leading in sales, as well as listing their main features.
The most popular car companies
- Years of release - 1908-1927
- The total number of copies produced is more than 15.5 million cars.
- Generations of cars - 1.
The first record holder was the Ford Model. It was distinguished by the introduction of all kinds of innovations included in the design at the development stage. Henry Ford initially laid down the principles of versatility and cost reduction of the product. After that, the assembly on the conveyor went in numerous editions. Sales figures show over 15.5 million copies. Some print media voiced an indicator of 16,500,000 units.
"Passat"
Volkswagen cars in this category have been produced since 1973. Cars in serial production are still in the range, there are seven lines.
Previously, the Passat was considered as a standard hatchback type. J. Giugiaro worked on the design of the vehicle. The expansion of the model was to identify it with the trade winds that blow all year round on the Pacific coast. Car production has spread all over the world, from the USA and Europe to Russia.
Nissan Almera
Below are the statistics of the Nissan car company, which also broke a certain record in demand on the world market.
Brief information:
- The number of copies is almost 16 million units.
- Years of issue - from 1966 to the present day.
- Generations - 11.
The original Sunny brand is better known to us under the Almera brand. The vehicle is designed for use in the city. Now, after some technological and marketing innovations, this car fell into the category of affordable foreign category C sedans.
"Honda Civic"
From Japanese designers, it adds to the list of top ten best-selling.
Statistics:
- Quantity - over 17.7 million copies.
- Release period - 1972 - to the present time.
- Generations - 9 pcs.
This company of cars was ranked among the people's cars of Japan. In many ways, such popularity was due to high running parameters and a sports upgrade. After the eighth release, there was a division into sports and household counterparts. The range includes sedan and hatchback bodies. Interesting information: in the domestic market in Brazil (the official representative office of the company), such machines appeared only in 1992. It is noteworthy that they began to be produced for export 10 years earlier.
"Opel Korsa"
This machine firm in its track record has the following achievements:
- The number of copies is over 18 million cars.
- Release period - 1982 - to the present day.
- Generations - 5 pieces.
Despite the youth of the model, the Opel-Korsa car has proven itself on a purely positive side, which had a positive effect on sales volumes. This brand has become popular in Europe, Russia, America, New Zealand and other parts of the mainland.
Ford Escort car
Below are statistics for another popular manufacturer:
- The number of copies is about 20 million.
- Years of release - 1968-2000.
- The number of generations is 6.
Escort is the exact opposite of production. It is precisely this feature that is especially unique in him. The machine has an attractive exterior, is compact, equipped with a powerful and unpretentious power unit. Now the manufacturing company is thinking about the revival of this modification. The designers face one dilemma - how to fit it into competition with another "hit" car ("Ford Focus").
"Volkswagen Beetle"
The number of sales of this car testifies to its huge popularity (more than 21.5 million copies). The release of the vehicle lasted from 1938 to 2003. During this period, seven generations were developed.
The name Beetle ("Beetle") is optimally suited for this car. In addition, he is a real champion among the best firms cars (the first car in the world to surpass the 20 million mark in sales). It is worth noting that for 65 years the design of the body has not changed much. The last original Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Mexico in 2003. However, it is for sale updated version which began production in 1997. During this time, three generations have already been born.
"Golf"
This is another legend from the Volkswagen company. Success this car lies in the fact that an entire class is named after him. Since the mid-80s of the last century, the term "golf" has been applied to almost all compact hatchbacks. The popularity of the new generation is due to the desire of consumers to get in one set a symbiosis of an economical engine and the pleasure of driving a variation of the GTI. This vehicle is ranked third in popularity. The production of the machine continues to this day (since 1974). More than 30 million copies produced in seven generations.
Ford F series
Brief statistics on this car:
- The number of released samples is over 34 million pieces.
- The release period is from 1948 to the present day.
- Features - 12 generations developed.
What car companies that produce "pickup trucks" can boast such success? Most likely, the popularity of this "workhorse" is due to the irresistible craving of Americans for powerful modifications. F-series is practically not sold outside North America while ranking second among the most popular cars. Every year the company sells more than one million "pickup trucks" in various modifications. This indicates that every half a minute one copy of the Ford F-series is sold in Canada, Mexico or America.
"Toyota Corolla"
The leader among brands and models of machines is the unit from Japanese manufacturers. The best-selling car has been produced so far, since 1966. Engineers have implemented an innovative idea that combines compactness, style and power expensive analogues. This concept turned out to be very successful. In this regard, Toyota Corolla remains in the lead as the most mass car.
Statistics:
- The number of issued copies - more than 40 million pieces.
- The period of issue - 1966 - to the present day.
- Modifications - 11 generations.
Conclusion
The above are from well-known and popular manufacturers. Judging by the statistics, the best-selling car in the world is Toyota. Second place goes to Volkswagen. The third line belongs to Ford, whose sales either go up rapidly or fall slightly. In the ranking of popular vehicles, one cannot fail to note the steadily growing sales of Korean vehicles (Kia and Hyundai) and Chinese made("Geely", Cherie). They are gradually rising higher in the market budget cars and premium cars. Among domestic brands VAZ modifications remain unchanged leaders, as well as vehicles of the above brands, manufactured under license.
The popularity of cars is primarily measured by the number of copies produced, some models are champions in this parameter ...
The top ten most popular cars were cars manufactured in Japan, Germany, and the USA. Russian cars could be presented model Lada Riva, under which the VAZ-2105, VAZ-2104 and VAZ-2107 were sold in the world, but the figure of 13.5 million units is not enough for the top ten.
10 Ford Model T
15 millionth Ford Model T. Photo: Ford
Quantity: about 15.5 million vehicles
Issue: 1908 - 1927
Number of generations: 1
Ford Model T became the first car-record holder and the first to use various innovations, the main of which was assembly on the assembly line. The principles laid down by Henry Ford in the unification and cheapness of the product did their job and the car was sold in gigantic numbers. But exactly how, even the company itself does not know for sure.
According to the documents, circulations of 15,484,784 copies appear, but engines for the Ford T were produced 15,007,034. In the press, the most popular figure is 16.5 million cars.
9. Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat second generations, 1980. photoVolkswagen
Quantity: more than 14.1 million vehicles
Issue: 1973 - today
Number of generations: 7
The Passat was originally designed as a classic family car and had hatchback body, designed by Giorgeto Giugiaro. It was the first Volkswagen model in whose name the name of the wind was used: the trade winds blow between the tropics all year round, in the Northern Hemisphere from the northeast, in the Southern - from the southeast.
Its production took place all over the world, and even japanese nissan collected the second generation. By the way, it became a long-liver - the last B2 was released in China in January 2013.
8. Nissan Almera
Nissan Sunny - this is how it looks Japanese Almera. Nissan Photos
Quantity: more than 15.9 million vehicles
Years of issue: 1966 - to the present day
Number of generations: 11
Known as the Almera in our country, the car is most popular as the Sunny in Japan, and has also been produced as the Sentra and Pulsar. It was created as a budget city car, which over time became more and more expensive. The latest generation returned to the previous concept in terms of price - Nissan Almera in Russia is produced by AvtoVAZ and is one of the most affordable sedans in class C.
7. Honda Civic
Honda Civic at the time of its most massive sales. 2006 Honda Photos
Quantity: more than 17.73 million vehicles
Years of issue: 1972 - to the present day
Number of generations: 9
The model was unique people's car in Japan, and then, thanks to its driving qualities, it became popular all over the world and not only among athletes. The latest generation has become noticeably larger, and from the eighth there is a division into a sedan and a hatchback. From interesting facts it can be noted, for example, that at the Brazilian plant Honda cars were produced only for export, and domestic sales began only 10 years later in 1992.
6. Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa 2007. Opel Photos
Quantity: more than 18 million vehicles
Years of issue: 1982 - to the present day
Number of generations: 5
Despite the fact that Opel Corsa is the youngest model in the top ten, it has really excellent sales results. Such success is due, among other things, to a large number of markets in which the model is presented, however, under different names: Opel Corsa in Europe, Vauxhall Corsa in the UK, until 2005 it was sold as Buick Sail in China and as Holden Barina in Australia and New Zealand, Japanese buyers she is familiar as Opel Vita.
5. Ford Escort
In addition to high Ford sales Escort also showed sporting achievements. Ford Photos
Quantity: about 20 million cars
Issue: 1968 - 2000
Number of generations: 6
Escort is complete opposite classic American cars but that's what makes him attractive. Compact, cute, powerful unpretentious engines, he became the first car for most Americans. Now Ford is thinking about resurrecting this successful model, And the main problem how to "breed" it with another Focus bestseller.
4 Volkswagen Beetle
Shipment to the ship Volkswagen Beetle, produced in Mexico. Volkswagen Photos
Quantity: 21,529,464 vehicles
Issue: 1938 - 2003
Number of generations: 7
The name Beetle - in the translation "Beetle" is the best fit for this car. Despite the fact that this car occupies only fourth place in the overall ranking, the Volkswagen Beetle is the undisputed record holder. Firstly, this car became the first model to overcome the milestone of 20 million copies sold. Secondly, for 65 years, the Beetle's body design has hardly changed.
The last Volkswagen Beetle in its original form rolled off the assembly line in Mexico in 2003. But in fact, the release of the "Beetle" continues - completely new model, not at all popular in terms of price and equipment, began to be produced in 1997, and today it has 3 generations.
3 Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf seventh generation. Volkswagen Photos
Quantity: more than 30 million cars
Issue: 1974 - today
Number of generations: 7
The success of this car lies at least in the fact that a whole class is named after him. The concept of "golf" has been applied to almost all compact hatchbacks since the mid-80s. With the new seventh generation, he returns to a somewhat sagging popularity. This is facilitated by the orientation of the whole world towards more economical engines for some, and driving pleasure and powerful motor in the GTI version for others.
2 Ford F-series
A typical American outback Ford F-series pickup truck. Ford Photos
Quantity: more than 34 million vehicles
Issue: 1948 - today
Number of generations: 12
Who would have thought that workhorse become so popular! The devoted love of Americans for powerful pickups allowed this car to take the second place in the ranking of the most successful, despite the fact that the Ford F-series is practically not sold outside of North America.
Every year the company sells one million cars of this model. various modifications- that is, almost every 30 seconds in the US, Canada or Mexico, one F-series is sold.
1.Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla first and last three generations. Photos Toyota
Quantity: 40.01 million vehicles
Issue: 1966 - to the present day
Number of generations: 11
The world's best-selling car first rolled off the assembly line in 1966. Japanese engineers decided to put into practice a new concept - a small compact car that combines quality, style and power expensive brands. The concept turned out to be so successful that Toyota Corolla is likely to retain its leadership as the most massive car by its 50th anniversary.
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