If today, dominating the Nigerian auto market are the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and models of KIA, Hyundai and Lexus. It was a different story in the past. Let’s check out top models and brands that used to rule the car realm formerly. Many of the vehicles on this list have still hold their firm positions in the market while some others have disappeared simply because of their inability to compete with newer players or the companies’ bad business management.

1. Land Rover

Land Rover 1958

Range Rover 1980

2. Peugeot

Peugeot 404 1969

Peugeot 404 Station-wagon 1972

Peugeot 504 1977

Peugeot 504 Station-wagon 1978

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Peugeot pickup-van

Peugeot 505 Station-wagon 1985

Peugeot 505 Evolution 1991

3. BMW

BMW 320i 1980

BMW 1981

4. Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes Benz 280 1980

Mercedes Benz 230e 1980

Mercedes Benz 190 1985

5. Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 1981

Toyota Land Cruiser 1987

6. Honda

Honda Accord 1984

Honda Prelude 1982

7. Volvo 244 GL 1982

Volvo 244 GL 1982

8. Volkswagen

Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Passat