top 10 best selling cars of all timeWhat makes a particular vehicle a sales success? There's no easy answer to this question as there are so many factors and possibilities. I could spend the next 2000+ words dissecting this topic, and still only scratch the surface. But in summary, it's all about producing the the right vehicle for the right audience at the right time.Some models though have staying power, repeating success generation over generation. These are the nameplates known the world over and need to introduction at all. The juggernauts of the industry that have the competition scrambling to capture some of their commercial magic.Below we have listed the 10 vehicles that have sold the most examples, world-wide, over the course of history. No other singular nameplate has matched these vehicle's success. Although plenty of the usual suspects are included in this list, there are a few surprises. Read on to find out.10) Honda Accord - 19.5 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeThe Honda Accord first debut in 1976 and has been offered in plenty of body styles, as well as plenty of regions, ever since. Although the traditional family sedan isn't as popular as it once was, during its heyday, this car sold like bananas the world over. Close to 20,000,000 examples have been produced to date.9) Toyota Hilux/Pickup - 21 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeAlthough we in North America get the Toyota Tacoma, the rest of the world gets the Hilux. We used to get a version of the Hilu, simply called the Toyota truck, but not anymore.AdvertisementAdvertisementEasily the most popular pickup truck outside of our shores, the Hilux has earned a reputation the world-over for being, tough, capable, and dependable. As of this writing, roughly 21 million units of this truck have been sold through history.8) Volkswagen Beetle - 21.5 MillionImage by Sue Thatcher/Shutterstock.comImage by Sue Thatcher/Shutterstock.comAt one time, the Volkswagen Beetle was the best selling car ever in the world. The fact it's still in the top 10, even after being out of production for all these years, shows just how many of these rear-engine wonders sold. Affordable, reliable and surprisingly versatile, the Beetle was everywhere in the mid-1900s. Best of all, if one did happen to breakdown, fixing it was relatively easy. In all, around 21,500,000 of these cars were sold.7) Ford Fiesta - 22 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeThink of Ford's subcompact Fiesta hatchback as the modern Beetle. It appeals to many of the same folks who originally bought a Beetle, with its inexpensive purchase price, useful packaging, and efficient operational costs. Although it was more popular overseas, the Fiesta still found plenty of homes in North America for decades. All told, around 22,00,000 units have been sold to date.6) Toyota Camry - 22 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeLike the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry used to rule our lands when it came to the go-to-choice for family cars. Anyone born before 2000 probably knows someone who owned a Camry, and probably at some point, has been in one as well. The Camry is still a strong seller to this day despite the world's obsession with crossovers and SUVs. So far, roughly 22,000,000 Camrys have been sold worldwide.5) Honda Civic - 28 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Honda Civic is another car that's no surprise to see on this list. A perennial favorite amongst the small car crowd, it seems to defy classification and appeals to multiple demographics. Tuner kids to retired empty nesters, Civics have long found a home the world over, currently to the grand total of more than 28,000,000.4) Volkswagen Passat - 34 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeComing in fourth is a vehicle that may surprise a few folks. Although the Volkswagen Passat was sold in North America for decades, it was never a top seller on our shores. Overseas though, it was a completely different story. The Passat was thee go-to car for families in Europe and other regions for a long period of time. As of now, the car has sold more than 34,000,000 units.3) Volkswagen Golf - 37 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeYou may noticed that there are a lot of Volkswagens on this list. Two factors help contribute to the brand's sales success. Volkswagen models are available in most regions across the world which makes them readily available for plenty of consumers. Also, the company rarely changes the names of the brand's model lines. Cars like the Golf which has been on sale since the mid 1970s and has been a big seller fro the German auto manufacturer ever since. Over 37,000,000 sold to date.2) Ford F-Series - 43 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeHow much do Americans love pickup trucks? This much. A vehicle that has primarily only been sold only in North America is the second best-selling vehicle of all-time. Other than a handful of exports, the sales juggernaut that is the Ford F-150 has been the best selling vehicle in Canada and the United States, consecutively, for several decades. Currently, over 43,000,000 trucks have been sold with no sign that's going to slowdown anytime soon.1) Toyota Corolla - 50 Milliontop 10 best selling cars of all timeAdvertisementAdvertisementFor some time now, the Toyota Corolla has been the best selling vehicle of all-time. Available in a plethora of configurations in most of the world's major markets, the Corolla is the compact car choice for millions: literally. Toyota has built a reputation for dependable, easy to live automobiles, chief amongst them the sturdy Corolla.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.