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1998-2000 Toyota Camry
- The Toyota Camry is still a best-selling car. It is reliable, comfortingly ordinary, and will not empty out your pocket. It has been one of the most popular cars for over two decades.
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1997 Chrysler Town & Country
- The Chrysler Town & Country started to make family minivans look cool. They are extremely spacious, come in some bright colors, and function well on the road. For a family van, it's one of the best.
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1996 Honda Civic
- The Civic has been a hit car for years. It was the first to combine automatic and manual controls over the gears. This made it a smooth ride. In addition, its sturdy build meant that maintenance costs were low.
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1995 Saturn S-Series
- It is not an exciting-looking car. Nevertheless, at least with Saturn cars, you know what you're getting. A practical, no-frills vehicle with a decent price tag.
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4 / 34 Fotos
1994 Toyota Supra
- The Supra is another car that has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its appearance in 'The Fast and Furious' film franchise. It was popular in the mid-1990s but then fell out of production in 2002. However, they have now made a beautiful modern version.
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5 / 34 Fotos
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- The Jeep can still be seen on our roads. Instead of buying off-road style cars for going on adventures, it became stylish to use them as family wagons. Spacious, safe, and fun, the Grand Cherokee is still a favorite.
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1992 Hummer H1
- The 1990s was really when the US began its love affair with large four-wheelers. When the Hummer first came out, consumers were obsessed with it despite the high price tag.
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1991 Ford Taurus
- Once Ford released the second generation Taurus, it became the best-selling car manufacturer in the US for six years. This car was a hit because of its practicality and affordability.
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8 / 34 Fotos
1990 Nissan 300ZX
- The Nissan 300ZX must have been a technological fascination. It was the first car with computer controls inside it. Hilariously, instead of the catchy name 300ZX, it was sold in Japan as the Fairlady Z.
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1989 Honda Accord
- From speed to utility, the Honda Accord became the new popular car. Honda sold a staggering 1.2 million of them from 1989-1991.
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1988 Pontiac Firebird
- This flaming ride was all over television screens in the '80s. Owners would remove the tops of the car to have an open roof. It was an extremely funky-looking vehicle.
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11 / 34 Fotos
1987 Ford Escort
- Ford revamped their Escort model. They got rid of the soft edges and put in those slightly futurist '80s sharp corners. Even though it seemed innovative then, this model did not age very well.
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1986 Chevrolet Celebrity
- The success of the Chevrolet Celebrity was short-lived. It was the larger, more boxy version of the Cavalier. However, its style was not liked enough to last more than four years of production.
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1984-1985: Chevrolet Cavalier
- Chevrolet sold a lot of these Cavaliers. They were clever because they did not only offer the hatchback, but also offered a coupe, a sedan, a wagon, and a convertible version of the car.
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1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- The Oldsmobile Cutlass was so successful that it became the most popular car again in 1983. In fact, it outsold every other car in the US.
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15 / 34 Fotos
1982 Ford Escort
- The name of the Ford Escort was pretty controversial back then. Even though 1982 was a year of recession, the Escort was bought by over 337,000 Americans.
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16 / 34 Fotos
1976-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- It is strange to think that the Oldsmobiles produced by General Motors disappeared into oblivion. The Cutlass was one of the most popular cars in the 1970s.
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17 / 34 Fotos
1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
- No one can deny how cool the Cadillac Coupe de Ville is. It was essentially an uber comfortable car that also looked stylish. The car seating was similar to a sofa.
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18 / 34 Fotos
1974 Chevrolet Impala
- Chevrolet was putting out the winners in the '60s and '70s. The Impala was a spacious ride and had brake disc sensors. They were slowly making cars a bit safer to ride.
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19 / 34 Fotos
1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- The Chevrolet Monte Carlo had many new features that cars before it lacked. It had radial-ply tires, Pliacell shock absorbers, and high caster steering. It was one of Chevrolet's best-selling cars.
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20 / 34 Fotos
1972 VW Beetle
- The VW Beetle is a cutie of a car. It's another one of Volkswagen's signature cars. Its charming shape remains extremely popular with consumers.
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21 / 34 Fotos
1971 Chrysler New Yorker
- It seems there was a return to a more classical style with the Chrysler New Yorker. It was exceptionally long and spacious. It was made for cruising rather than speeding.
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1970 Dodge Challenger
- This fast car was made popular again by 'The Fast and Furious' film franchise. It's well remembered as a daring and powerful little car.
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23 / 34 Fotos
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
- The Plymouth Roadrunner was the cheaper option but still had a roaring engine. If you wanted speed, but not an empty pocket, this was the car you bought.
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24 / 34 Fotos
1968 Chevy El Camino
- The 1968 El Camino model by Chevrolet was longer than the previous model. Owners could also choose whether they wanted a vinyl bench or bucket seats inside. Pretty groovy!
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1967 Chevy Camaro
- When the Camaro was released, it was advertised as "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs." Alongside its solid marketing campaign, the chevy Camaro also had a sizable engine.
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1966 Volkswagen Type 2 camper bus
- The Volkswagen bus is undeniably a revolutionary car. People could now go around on holiday in a vehicle, but still look cool. It was the favorite vehicle of the '60s counterculture in the US.
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1965 Chevrolet Impala
- The Chevrolet Impala was extremely popular. In both its production years of 1965 and 1966, it sold more than one million units in the US.
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1964 Ford Mustang
- The Ford Mustang is famous to this day. The iconic car was cheap and cheerful. It has made such a name for itself that the car is still in demand!
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1963 Buick Riviera
- In 1963, fast cars started to become more common on the scene. The Buick Rivera was very fashionable, fast, and even had real wood bucket seats.
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30 / 34 Fotos
1962 Lincoln Continental
- This was one of the first big cars on the road. It was extremely comfortable and an easy ride. Unfortunately, it was also the car model that President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) was assassinated in.
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1961 Jaguar E-Type
- The sleek Jaguar E-Type was style on wheels. As you can see by its different look, it represented a change in tastes in the consumer market. Surprisingly, it was much more affordable than Jaguars are today.
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1960 AMC/Rambler Ambassador
- The Rambler Ambassador proved to be the only car that made a profit in the aftermath of the 1958 recession. It was one of the first cars to provide the kinds of seat belts we are familiar with today. Sources: (Reader's Digest) (Car and Driver)
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1998-2000 Toyota Camry
- The Toyota Camry is still a best-selling car. It is reliable, comfortingly ordinary, and will not empty out your pocket. It has been one of the most popular cars for over two decades.
© Shutterstock
1 / 34 Fotos
1997 Chrysler Town & Country
- The Chrysler Town & Country started to make family minivans look cool. They are extremely spacious, come in some bright colors, and function well on the road. For a family van, it's one of the best.
© Shutterstock
2 / 34 Fotos
1996 Honda Civic
- The Civic has been a hit car for years. It was the first to combine automatic and manual controls over the gears. This made it a smooth ride. In addition, its sturdy build meant that maintenance costs were low.
© Shutterstock
3 / 34 Fotos
1995 Saturn S-Series
- It is not an exciting-looking car. Nevertheless, at least with Saturn cars, you know what you're getting. A practical, no-frills vehicle with a decent price tag.
© Getty Images
4 / 34 Fotos
1994 Toyota Supra
- The Supra is another car that has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its appearance in 'The Fast and Furious' film franchise. It was popular in the mid-1990s but then fell out of production in 2002. However, they have now made a beautiful modern version.
© Shutterstock
5 / 34 Fotos
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- The Jeep can still be seen on our roads. Instead of buying off-road style cars for going on adventures, it became stylish to use them as family wagons. Spacious, safe, and fun, the Grand Cherokee is still a favorite.
© Shutterstock
6 / 34 Fotos
1992 Hummer H1
- The 1990s was really when the US began its love affair with large four-wheelers. When the Hummer first came out, consumers were obsessed with it despite the high price tag.
© Getty Images
7 / 34 Fotos
1991 Ford Taurus
- Once Ford released the second generation Taurus, it became the best-selling car manufacturer in the US for six years. This car was a hit because of its practicality and affordability.
© Shutterstock
8 / 34 Fotos
1990 Nissan 300ZX
- The Nissan 300ZX must have been a technological fascination. It was the first car with computer controls inside it. Hilariously, instead of the catchy name 300ZX, it was sold in Japan as the Fairlady Z.
© Getty Images
9 / 34 Fotos
1989 Honda Accord
- From speed to utility, the Honda Accord became the new popular car. Honda sold a staggering 1.2 million of them from 1989-1991.
© Getty Images
10 / 34 Fotos
1988 Pontiac Firebird
- This flaming ride was all over television screens in the '80s. Owners would remove the tops of the car to have an open roof. It was an extremely funky-looking vehicle.
© Getty Images
11 / 34 Fotos
1987 Ford Escort
- Ford revamped their Escort model. They got rid of the soft edges and put in those slightly futurist '80s sharp corners. Even though it seemed innovative then, this model did not age very well.
© Getty Images
12 / 34 Fotos
1986 Chevrolet Celebrity
- The success of the Chevrolet Celebrity was short-lived. It was the larger, more boxy version of the Cavalier. However, its style was not liked enough to last more than four years of production.
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13 / 34 Fotos
1984-1985: Chevrolet Cavalier
- Chevrolet sold a lot of these Cavaliers. They were clever because they did not only offer the hatchback, but also offered a coupe, a sedan, a wagon, and a convertible version of the car.
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14 / 34 Fotos
1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- The Oldsmobile Cutlass was so successful that it became the most popular car again in 1983. In fact, it outsold every other car in the US.
© Shutterstock
15 / 34 Fotos
1982 Ford Escort
- The name of the Ford Escort was pretty controversial back then. Even though 1982 was a year of recession, the Escort was bought by over 337,000 Americans.
© Getty Images
16 / 34 Fotos
1976-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- It is strange to think that the Oldsmobiles produced by General Motors disappeared into oblivion. The Cutlass was one of the most popular cars in the 1970s.
© Shutterstock
17 / 34 Fotos
1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
- No one can deny how cool the Cadillac Coupe de Ville is. It was essentially an uber comfortable car that also looked stylish. The car seating was similar to a sofa.
© Getty Images
18 / 34 Fotos
1974 Chevrolet Impala
- Chevrolet was putting out the winners in the '60s and '70s. The Impala was a spacious ride and had brake disc sensors. They were slowly making cars a bit safer to ride.
© Getty Images
19 / 34 Fotos
1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- The Chevrolet Monte Carlo had many new features that cars before it lacked. It had radial-ply tires, Pliacell shock absorbers, and high caster steering. It was one of Chevrolet's best-selling cars.
© Getty Images
20 / 34 Fotos
1972 VW Beetle
- The VW Beetle is a cutie of a car. It's another one of Volkswagen's signature cars. Its charming shape remains extremely popular with consumers.
© Getty Images
21 / 34 Fotos
1971 Chrysler New Yorker
- It seems there was a return to a more classical style with the Chrysler New Yorker. It was exceptionally long and spacious. It was made for cruising rather than speeding.
© Getty Images
22 / 34 Fotos
1970 Dodge Challenger
- This fast car was made popular again by 'The Fast and Furious' film franchise. It's well remembered as a daring and powerful little car.
© Getty Images
23 / 34 Fotos
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
- The Plymouth Roadrunner was the cheaper option but still had a roaring engine. If you wanted speed, but not an empty pocket, this was the car you bought.
© Getty Images
24 / 34 Fotos
1968 Chevy El Camino
- The 1968 El Camino model by Chevrolet was longer than the previous model. Owners could also choose whether they wanted a vinyl bench or bucket seats inside. Pretty groovy!
© Getty Images
25 / 34 Fotos
1967 Chevy Camaro
- When the Camaro was released, it was advertised as "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs." Alongside its solid marketing campaign, the chevy Camaro also had a sizable engine.
© Getty Images
26 / 34 Fotos
1966 Volkswagen Type 2 camper bus
- The Volkswagen bus is undeniably a revolutionary car. People could now go around on holiday in a vehicle, but still look cool. It was the favorite vehicle of the '60s counterculture in the US.
© Shutterstock
27 / 34 Fotos
1965 Chevrolet Impala
- The Chevrolet Impala was extremely popular. In both its production years of 1965 and 1966, it sold more than one million units in the US.
© Getty Images
28 / 34 Fotos
1964 Ford Mustang
- The Ford Mustang is famous to this day. The iconic car was cheap and cheerful. It has made such a name for itself that the car is still in demand!
© Getty Images
29 / 34 Fotos
1963 Buick Riviera
- In 1963, fast cars started to become more common on the scene. The Buick Rivera was very fashionable, fast, and even had real wood bucket seats.
© Getty Images
30 / 34 Fotos
1962 Lincoln Continental
- This was one of the first big cars on the road. It was extremely comfortable and an easy ride. Unfortunately, it was also the car model that President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) was assassinated in.
© Getty Images
31 / 34 Fotos
1961 Jaguar E-Type
- The sleek Jaguar E-Type was style on wheels. As you can see by its different look, it represented a change in tastes in the consumer market. Surprisingly, it was much more affordable than Jaguars are today.
© Getty Images
32 / 34 Fotos
1960 AMC/Rambler Ambassador
- The Rambler Ambassador proved to be the only car that made a profit in the aftermath of the 1958 recession. It was one of the first cars to provide the kinds of seat belts we are familiar with today. Sources: (Reader's Digest) (Car and Driver)
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What was the best-selling car the year you were born?
The most popular vehicles from the '60s to 2000
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Just as fashions change throughout the years, so does our taste in cars. It might not tell you a lot about your personality, but it is pretty likely your parents had one of these best-selling vehicles when you were a little one.
And it's not just our consumer taste that changes, but also the science behind the car. From the '60s onwards, cars became more affordable, safer, and seemingly less extravagant. The '60s were fast, the '70s were futuristic, the '80s were large, and the '90s were compact. In doubt?
Using statistics from the US, here are the most popular car models for each year. Click through to find out if you are a Honda Civic or Ford Mustang baby!
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