Ford entered the 'baby car' market with the new Fiesta in 1976

When Ford launched the new Fiesta in 1976, it signalled the company’s entry into the burgeoning ‘baby car’ or ‘supermini’ market.

Last year, the baby reached its milestone 40th birthday and is still going strong, having racked up sales of more than 16 million, making it one of the best-selling Ford models ever.

A seventh generation Fiesta is currently in production, billed as bigger, roomier, safer, more efficient, and more upmarket.