This article is one of our DS Does Japan series from our recent trip to the land of the rising sun, courtesy of Toyota Australia. Click here for the whole set!
Today, we took a journey through time.
We headed down with Toyota Australia to the Toyota Automobile Museum. Don’t let the name fool you though, this is a true walk through history covering a wide range of makes and models.
We’ve divided the coverage into historic Toyotas, and other manufacturers in this article.
The Benz Patent-Motorwagen, built in 1886, is widely regarded as the first automobile.
Of course, the 1909 Ford Model T. More than 15 million of these were built! It has a 2.9L 20hp motor, but only weighs 660kg.
The Panhard et Levassor was the first FR layout car ever built.
1910 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Stunning!!
Known as the world’s first true sports car because of its handling and performance, the Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII was built in Spain in 1912.
Check out the windscreen and “interior” on this 1914 Stutz Bearcat!
The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport, built in 1930.
1932 Datsun Model 11 Phaeton. This is the oldest surviving Datto in the world. It has a 722cc motor, capable of 12hp at 3000rpm, pushing 444kg of mass.
1938 Bugatti Type 57C.
More early Bugatti.
Chevrolet Master Series.
Just pure beauty.
1959 Toyota fire engine
Hahaha 1961 Austin Healy Sprite
The very first Fairlady – the 1963 SP310
I love these tiny little fun size cars. Not that I think I’d ever fit in one.
The very first Silvia! 1966 Nissan Silvia CSP311
1969 Mazda Carol
Mazda Cosmo.
This car needs no introduction.
Jaguar E Type.
Lotus Elite.
1972 Honda Civic 3-door
Progression through to 1975.
I just want to hold them all in my arms!
The light sports sedans of the 60s.
When Prince truly became a symbol.
Mmm 1979 Fezza 512BB. 360ps 5-litre V12 in this one
Such beauty in our travel through time. Click here to check out all the Toyotas in the museum!
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