How much have cars really changed?

It certainly is easy to forget just how much cars have changed over the years. After all, cars are becoming like mobile phones, new models are being released all the time to keep up with technology that's always one step ahead. If you think of the very first Ford: the Model A released in 1903. It's feature list wasn't its strongest point and it only cost $385 and nearly 5,000,000 were made. Today, it'll be very unlikely to see one on the road. However in Museums or Auctions they're seriously sought after.

With plenty of changes coming to our showroom, I found myself thinking about how cars have changed over the years. Take a look below and let us know what one is your favourite.

Ford Fiesta

The Ford fiesta is easily one of the most common cars on the road and we're pretty sure it always will be. It's reliable, efficient and cheap to buy.

Fiat Panda

The very first version was released in the 80's and it certainly was a cheap boxy car without any frills.  These days though, with the third generation in production, it is still a cheap car to buy and its looks have drastically improved!

Ford Mondeo

The 90's wasn't best known for its design and styling, and the Mondeo has been around since then, but you will still find them on the road. Since they have become extremely popular as cheap to run family cars, police cars and even race cars. Over the pond they are known as the Ford Fusion.

Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf MkI has been around since 1983 and there are still plenty driving around today. Whether they are still in their original form or have been done up by Vee Dub fans. The Golf is still going and is now on it's seventh generation.

Toyota Hilux

The first generation Toyota Hilux pickup truck has been around since 1972. The Hilux name has seen many changes throughout its life and the most popular being the Fourth generation (N40). They're well known for their reliability and general ruggedness. The name now proudly represents it's seventh model.

Vauxhall Corsa

Originally being introduced as the Vauxhall Nova when it launched in 1983. In 1993 the name was changed to Corsa where it continued to grow as one of the nations best Supermini's.

Mini Cooper

Despite BMW now owning Mini, the Mini is a quintessential British car; cool, fun, cheap and they're loved all over the world. The newer models still share a similar design, however the modern Mini is not so Mini anymore especially with the 4x4 models. There are hundreds of different models to buy, and each one is loved just as much as the last.

As you can see, cars were definitely much boxier back then; where as these days lines ar much more rounded with loads of technology and comforts packed inside. 

If you have any photos of your old car, post them on our Facebook wall telling us why you love them.