[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-that-were-produced-for-too-long\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-that-were-produced-for-too-long\/","headline":"Cars That Were Produced For Too Long","name":"Cars That Were Produced For Too Long","description":"Some cars have exceptionally long production runs, spanning decades… Being the heavy consumers we are, cars are often kept for no longer than 4 or 5 years. We get bored, we want something new, we need a fresh look. Well none of that stopped these cars from having ridiculously long production runs. Undying demand has kept these cars alive for longer than most with their production runs which spanned decades rather than the ordinary production life or around 5-10 years. […]","datePublished":"2019-01-17","dateModified":"2019-01-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Land-Rover-Defender-front-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Land-Rover-Defender-front-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-that-were-produced-for-too-long\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":560,"keywords":["Car production","Land Rover Defender","Peugeot","Rolls-Royce"],"articleBody":"Some cars have exceptionally long production runs, spanning decades…  Being the heavy consumers we are, cars are often kept for no longer than 4 or 5 years. We get bored, we want something new, we need a fresh look. Well none of that stopped these cars from having ridiculously long production runs. Undying demand has kept these cars alive for longer than most with their production runs which spanned decades rather than the ordinary production life or around 5-10 years. Peugeot 405Here in the UK, the Peugeot 405 might as wellbe as ancient as the horse and carriage, yet it can still be bought new in someparts of the world. This little classic was released in 1987 and now, 32 yearslater, it\u2019s still being made and used in Iran rebadged and rebranded as an\u201cIKCO Arisun\u201d. In the UK the production run of the Peugeot 405 lasted 10 years which is still long, but not particularly noteworthy. The little French family sedan was very well received and even voted as European Car of the Year in 1988 by the largest number of votes in the history of the contest! So it\u2019s no wonder why it\u2019s still being enjoyed today in a different part of the world. Land Rover DefenderThis rugged off-roader began production in1983 and it only came to an end in 2016, spanning 33 glorious years or undyinglegacy. Going even further back, the Land Rover Series cars, which were thepredecessors to the Defender, had a production run spanning 37 years startingin 1948 and ending in 1985. The Series I, II and III were not too different tothe Defender, so if you count them all as one type of car, you could say theLand Rover Defender has been in production for 67 years! In celebration of this vast legacy, Land Rover announced a special Defender Works in January 2018 which featured a meaty V8 engine that produces 400bhp. Land Rover\u2019s iconic workhorse has finally gone into retirement. Rolls-Royce Phantom VIThe Phantom VI looked old back in 1968, whenit was released. So to imagine it being in production for another 22 yearsafter that is hard to fathom. Of course, because it\u2019s a Rolls-Royce,  it doesn\u2019t just look old, it looks classy. Ittruly does look like a car for royalty.Only 374 Rolls-Royce Phantoms were produced in the 22-year production run but you can bet each and every one was built to the highest quality possible. Recently a 1977 example was used by our very own royal family, holding the honour of carrying Kate Middleton at the Silver Jubilee. Another 1970 Phantom VI is used by the Australian government and is used for ceremonial occasions to transport the Government General of Australia and visiting heads of state. Peugeot 206Even in the UK it felt like Peugeot 206\u2019s wereon the streets for an eternity, but in other countries such as China andArgentina, the 206 was produced until 2015 and 2016 respectively. Productionstarted in 1998 which means the life of this little hatchback spanned 18 years.Just like the Peugeot 405, we believe thePeugeot 206 is still being sold todayin Iran using the badge of the Iranian automaker IKCO. If they are indeed stillbeing produced and sold in Iran under IKCO today, that would make the 206 21years old! Let us know some of the cars that you know that had an exceptionally long production run. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars That Were Produced For Too Long","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-that-were-produced-for-too-long\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]