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The Ford Fiesta turns 50!

The iconic Ford Fiesta is turning 50 this year, the beloved hatchback was a bestseller and still ...

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15.13 4 Mar 2026


The Ford Fiesta turns 50!


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15.13 4 Mar 2026


The iconic Ford Fiesta is turning 50 this year, the beloved hatchback was a bestseller and still tops the secondhand market. So how did the Fiesta become such a titan of the motor industry? And if sales were so good, why did production end?

Joining Seán to discuss is Senior Contributor to Classic & Sports Car Magazine and contributor to the Daily Telegraph, Simon Hucknall.


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