Hello. I collect serial number plates and want to ask for help with complete translation of one 1941 Toyota and two Nissan plates.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Toyota Historical Data
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nice hobby...
..don`t know if someone on mud can translate, too less japanes guys here
....would mail Shin Yoshikawa ( he is a japanes guy living in California)..
https://forum.ih8mud.com/Studio Time Capsule(S.T.C) - Restoration of Twiggy's Toyota 2000GThttp://www.studiotimecapsule.com/
think he helps.
Cheers and good luck
Peter
I have sent him a message, thank you.
Whenever I'll have these plates translated, I will post the info here.
Whenever I'll have these plates translated, I will post the info here.
Mot on this site might be able to help too. Try a PM to him, he's in Japan
x2 on sending MOT a PM...nice guy 
Here's the answer from Shin Yoshikawa:
Left side upper plate is Toyota number and Showa 15(1940) March.
Made in Nagoya factory.
*
Left side lower plate is Nissan number and Showa17(1942) October.
Made in Tokyo factory.
*
Right side plate is also Nissan plate but not show year or month.
Upper number is model number and lower number is VIN#.
This is Yokohama factory made.
And I have found out that the plate to the right is from Nissan 180 truck (produced from 1941).
180 Truck
IMCDb.org: 1941 Nissan Type 180 in "Gojira, 1954"
Left side upper plate is Toyota number and Showa 15(1940) March.
Made in Nagoya factory.
*
Left side lower plate is Nissan number and Showa17(1942) October.
Made in Tokyo factory.
*
Right side plate is also Nissan plate but not show year or month.
Upper number is model number and lower number is VIN#.
This is Yokohama factory made.
And I have found out that the plate to the right is from Nissan 180 truck (produced from 1941).
180 Truck
IMCDb.org: 1941 Nissan Type 180 in "Gojira, 1954"
That`s a fast answer,
Mr.Yoshikawa is as fast as the 2000GT*
he has in his garage
Nice guy
*pic shows a Caroll Shelby 2000GT
Shelby 2000 GT - Supercars.net
Cheers
Peter
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It's been awhile for data...sooo...here's more...please excuse my poor translation...it's all data gobbly gook
Launching of the fiscal year 50 discharge gas regulation matching cars by 02/07/1975 complex style method (TTC-V)
02/10/1975 management conference inauguration
02/28/1975 TOYOTA Los Angeles technical center inauguration in America
02/1975 TOYOTA team Europe (TTE) inauguration to foreign country rally teams
03/03/1975 Change made model and launching (the EC 20 style)
03/25/1975 The engine and also discharge gas measure parts plant which started on construction. descent from a mountain factory operation starts.
04/29/1975 Director Yoshimoto, the distinguished service second class Orders. the Umehara half dualism managing director, the distinguished service third class Order.
05/21/1975 Launching of the fiscal year, discharge gas regulation matching cars by catalyst method (TTC-C)
08/01/1975 residence business department inauguration
10/23/1975 Toyota energy conservation promotion committee inauguration
12/15/1975 Kamitani President Shotaro, the chairman to Katou true vice president
12/1975 launch TOYOTA offices & shop and in Kanto/Toukai/Kinki residence selling agent 24 store inauguration
12/1975 In America for the first time importation passenger car (Celica) ranked first
Launching of the fiscal year 50 discharge gas regulation matching cars by 02/07/1975 complex style method (TTC-V)
02/10/1975 management conference inauguration
02/28/1975 TOYOTA Los Angeles technical center inauguration in America
02/1975 TOYOTA team Europe (TTE) inauguration to foreign country rally teams
03/03/1975 Change made model and launching (the EC 20 style)
03/25/1975 The engine and also discharge gas measure parts plant which started on construction. descent from a mountain factory operation starts.
04/29/1975 Director Yoshimoto, the distinguished service second class Orders. the Umehara half dualism managing director, the distinguished service third class Order.
05/21/1975 Launching of the fiscal year, discharge gas regulation matching cars by catalyst method (TTC-C)
08/01/1975 residence business department inauguration
10/23/1975 Toyota energy conservation promotion committee inauguration
12/15/1975 Kamitani President Shotaro, the chairman to Katou true vice president
12/1975 launch TOYOTA offices & shop and in Kanto/Toukai/Kinki residence selling agent 24 store inauguration
12/1975 In America for the first time importation passenger car (Celica) ranked first
Thanks for that awesome history data, JohnnyC!
Don´t know if it fits here but I found a nice Land Cruiser overview:
http://www.buschtaxi.org/fileadmin/daten/history/lc_history.jpg
Don´t know if it fits here but I found a nice Land Cruiser overview:
http://www.buschtaxi.org/fileadmin/daten/history/lc_history.jpg
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Here's some more TLC Chronology from toyota:
Newsroom : Toyota Light Truck and SUV Chronology / Toyota
LAND CRUISER
Series Chronology
1950 - Development of Model BJ prototype begins in Japan.
1954 - BJ takes on name of Land Cruiser.
1955 - F-series 3.8L 6-cylinder engine adopted.
1958 - CY September, 1958 - Land Cruiser introduced to U.S.
1958 - First hard-top version produced.
1961 - Pickup and wagon version of Land Cruiser introduced in Japan.
1961-1965 - Land Cruiser is best selling Toyota in U.S.
1967 - New station wagon version introduced (FJ55).
1968 - 100,000th Land Cruiser sold worldwide.
1972 - 200,000th Land Cruiser sold worldwide.
1973 - 300,000th Land Cruiser sold worldwide.
1975 - 4.2L engine introduced.
1980 - Second-generation station wagon introduced (FJ60).
1980 - “4x4 of the Year,” Off-Road.
1981 - 1,000,000th Land Cruiser sold.
1983 - Last year of FJ40 sales in the U.S.
1988 - Minor updates on Wagon.
1990 - Named “Best Buy,” Consumer's Digest.
1990 - 2,000,000th Land Cruiser sold.
1991 - Third generation station wagon introduced (FJ80).
1991 - Full-time four-wheel drive introduced.
1991 - Among “Best Buys,” Consumers Digest.
1991 - “Best Full-Size SUV in Customer Satisfaction,” J.D. Power & Associates.
1992 - Named “Best Full-Sized Sport Utility” in IQS and CSI, J.D. Power.
1992 - Among “Best Buys” – Consumers Digest.
1993 - 4.5L engine introduced.
1993 - Named “Best Full-Sized Sport Utility” in IQS, J.D. Power.
1993 - Among “Best Buys,” Consumers Digest.
1994 - Among “Best Buys” - Consumers Digest.
1995 - At mid-year intro, receives updated grille and standard dual airbags and
ABS.
1996 - “Best Full-Size SUV in Initial Quality” - J.D. Power.
1997 - “Luxury SUV Best Buy,” Four Wheeler.
1997 - “Best Overall Truck: Resale Value After Three Years of Ownership" - ADP
Autosource Survey.
1997 - "1997 Top Three Vehicles in Initial Quality-Full-Size Segment,” J.D. Power.
1998 - Fifth-generation Land Cruiser is introduced powered by Toyota Division’s
first-ever V8
1999 - “Best Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Segment,” J.D. Power
2000 - Receives Active TRAC, VSC and EBD as standard equipment
2000 - Among Consumer Guide’s Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles
2001 - A DVD-based navigation system is available.
2001 - Among Consumer Guide’s Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles
2002 - Consumer Reports “Most Reliable Large SUV”
2002 - Intellichoice named “Best Overall Value Full-Size Sport Utility Class”
2002 - Among Consumer Guide’s “Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles”
2003 - Receives minor interior, exterior and mechanical changes
2003 - “Most Wanted Large SUV Over $45,000” Award by Edmunds.com
2003 - Among Consumer Guide’s “Best Buy Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles”
2004 - Backup camera is now available with Navigation system.
2004 - Consumer Reports “Most Satisfying” – Large SUVs, April 2005
2004 - Among Consumer Guide’s “Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles”
2005 - Among Consumer Guide’s 2005 “Best Buys Premium Large SUVs”
2005 - Consumer Reports “Most Reliable Sport-Utility Vehicles.”
2006 - Among Consumer Guide’s 2006 Best Buys Premium Large SUVs
2006 - “Four Wheeler of the Year,” Four Wheeler.
2007 - Land Cruiser carries over with no exterior changes. Driver and front passenger
seat-mounted side airbags and front and second-row side-curtain airbags become standard.
2008 - All-new seventh generation Land Cruiser is introduced for the 2008 model year.
2008 - “4x4 of the Year” 4Wheeler & Off-Road Magazine
2009 – Intellichoice.com “Best overall Value of the Year” award – Utility SUV segment
Newsroom : Toyota Light Truck and SUV Chronology / Toyota
LAND CRUISER
Series Chronology
1950 - Development of Model BJ prototype begins in Japan.
1954 - BJ takes on name of Land Cruiser.
1955 - F-series 3.8L 6-cylinder engine adopted.
1958 - CY September, 1958 - Land Cruiser introduced to U.S.
1958 - First hard-top version produced.
1961 - Pickup and wagon version of Land Cruiser introduced in Japan.
1961-1965 - Land Cruiser is best selling Toyota in U.S.
1967 - New station wagon version introduced (FJ55).
1968 - 100,000th Land Cruiser sold worldwide.
1972 - 200,000th Land Cruiser sold worldwide.
1973 - 300,000th Land Cruiser sold worldwide.
1975 - 4.2L engine introduced.
1980 - Second-generation station wagon introduced (FJ60).
1980 - “4x4 of the Year,” Off-Road.
1981 - 1,000,000th Land Cruiser sold.
1983 - Last year of FJ40 sales in the U.S.
1988 - Minor updates on Wagon.
1990 - Named “Best Buy,” Consumer's Digest.
1990 - 2,000,000th Land Cruiser sold.
1991 - Third generation station wagon introduced (FJ80).
1991 - Full-time four-wheel drive introduced.
1991 - Among “Best Buys,” Consumers Digest.
1991 - “Best Full-Size SUV in Customer Satisfaction,” J.D. Power & Associates.
1992 - Named “Best Full-Sized Sport Utility” in IQS and CSI, J.D. Power.
1992 - Among “Best Buys” – Consumers Digest.
1993 - 4.5L engine introduced.
1993 - Named “Best Full-Sized Sport Utility” in IQS, J.D. Power.
1993 - Among “Best Buys,” Consumers Digest.
1994 - Among “Best Buys” - Consumers Digest.
1995 - At mid-year intro, receives updated grille and standard dual airbags and
ABS.
1996 - “Best Full-Size SUV in Initial Quality” - J.D. Power.
1997 - “Luxury SUV Best Buy,” Four Wheeler.
1997 - “Best Overall Truck: Resale Value After Three Years of Ownership" - ADP
Autosource Survey.
1997 - "1997 Top Three Vehicles in Initial Quality-Full-Size Segment,” J.D. Power.
1998 - Fifth-generation Land Cruiser is introduced powered by Toyota Division’s
first-ever V8
1999 - “Best Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Segment,” J.D. Power
2000 - Receives Active TRAC, VSC and EBD as standard equipment
2000 - Among Consumer Guide’s Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles
2001 - A DVD-based navigation system is available.
2001 - Among Consumer Guide’s Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles
2002 - Consumer Reports “Most Reliable Large SUV”
2002 - Intellichoice named “Best Overall Value Full-Size Sport Utility Class”
2002 - Among Consumer Guide’s “Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles”
2003 - Receives minor interior, exterior and mechanical changes
2003 - “Most Wanted Large SUV Over $45,000” Award by Edmunds.com
2003 - Among Consumer Guide’s “Best Buy Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles”
2004 - Backup camera is now available with Navigation system.
2004 - Consumer Reports “Most Satisfying” – Large SUVs, April 2005
2004 - Among Consumer Guide’s “Recommended Premium Large Sport-Utility Vehicles”
2005 - Among Consumer Guide’s 2005 “Best Buys Premium Large SUVs”
2005 - Consumer Reports “Most Reliable Sport-Utility Vehicles.”
2006 - Among Consumer Guide’s 2006 Best Buys Premium Large SUVs
2006 - “Four Wheeler of the Year,” Four Wheeler.
2007 - Land Cruiser carries over with no exterior changes. Driver and front passenger
seat-mounted side airbags and front and second-row side-curtain airbags become standard.
2008 - All-new seventh generation Land Cruiser is introduced for the 2008 model year.
2008 - “4x4 of the Year” 4Wheeler & Off-Road Magazine
2009 – Intellichoice.com “Best overall Value of the Year” award – Utility SUV segment
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good read:
From its humble beginnings in 1950 as a development project based on the design of the Willys Jeep, the Land Cruiser has taken its rightful place as Toyota's flagship four-wheel-drive vehicle.
When the Land Cruiser (then named “Model BJ”) was first tested in August, 1951, it climbed to the sixth station on the trail to the top of Mt. Fuji - the first motor vehicle to perform this feat. The first orders for the vehicle were from police and forestry departments because of its off-road abilities. In 1954, when the BJ was formally named Land Cruiser, the vehicle officially entered mass-production, rather than being built on a made-to-order basis. The following year, the original 85-horsepower diesel engine was replaced with a 125-horsepower 3.8L gasoline unit.
The formal introduction of the Land Cruiser to the U.S. came in 1958, and it was the best selling Toyota vehicle in the U.S. from 1961 to 1965. During that time the line-up consisted of soft-top, open, and pickup versions.
In 1965, Land Cruiser moved toward the mainstream U.S. market with the introduction of the five-door station wagon. The wagon was hailed as a vehicle that was competent enough to drive through the back country, yet was comfortable and powerful enough to drive on any public street. Mid-1967 saw the U.S.-sales introduction of a hardtop version of the two-door, sales of which ceased in 1983 (although production ended in 1979).
In 1975, the 3.8L engine was replaced by a larger and more powerful 4.2L version, making the Land Cruiser easier to drive. For the home market (Japan), Land Cruiser has almost always been available with a diesel engine - originally 3.2L, reintroduced at 3.0L in 1976, and updated to 3.2L again in 1979 - but it was never officially available in the U.S.
Since 1980, the U.S.-spec Land Cruiser has only been available in one body style - five-door station wagon. It was replaced in 1991 by a larger, more luxurious vehicle that sported full-time four-wheel drive and a fully independent four-wheel coil-spring suspension.
In 1993, Land Cruiser grew up even further. Now sporting a 24-valve, DOHC inline six-cylinder engine displacing 4.5L, Land Cruiser produced 212 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, and was more than capable of pulling Land Cruiser's 5153 pounds of curb weight.
The 1993 Land Cruiser offered optional leather upholstery, available seating for eight, an available compact-disc player, manually locking front and rear, and an automatic locking center differential.
Updates to the Land Cruiser for 1994 were limited to the addition of CFC-free air-conditioning.
In 1995, Land Cruiser took a large step toward additional passenger safety. Along with a new grille featuring redesigned headlights, the 1995 Land Cruiser included, as standard equipment, both driver- and passenger-side airbags and adjustable shoulder-belt anchors. These additions did nothing to diminish Land Cruiser's off-the-road abilities, though, and it continued as the most refined, most capable four-wheel-drive vehicle on the market.
The new Land Cruiser was larger, heavier, structurally more solid and substantially more powerful than its predecessor. Yet it delivered improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions and considerably quicker acceleration. It also featured the first V8 engine in a Toyota Division vehicle. Its all-new 4.7L 32-valve DOHC produced 230 horsepower, 18 more than its predecessor’s inline six-cylinder, and 320 lb-ft of torque, an improvement of 45 over the ’97 model.
For 1999 the Land Cruiser featured an independent rear automatic climate control system for added convenience and passenger comfort.
In 2000, Toyota again raised the benchmark in SUV performance and refinement by adding active traction control (Active TRAC), vehicle skid control (VSC) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) systems as standard equipment. The Land Cruiser also added a six-disc in-dash CD player as standard.
For 2001, the Land Cruiser received a few additions. It featured an available navigation system with a DVD player, standard auto dimming rear view mirror, an integrated compass in the rear view mirror (on models without the navigation system), JBL Premium three-in-one AM/FM/Cassette/CD six-disc in-dash changer with seven speakers with an available Electro Multi-Vision screen with center console six-disc CD player.
The Land Cruiser entered 2002 with additional equipment and improved value. Third-row seats, automatic rear climate control system and HomeLink® became standard features. The only available factory option was a DVD-based navigation system.
Along with an updated front grille, rear bumper, rear turn signals and interior, output by the 2003 Land Cruiser’s 4.7L V8 was increased by five horsepower. For the first time, Land Cruiser had rear seat audio and steering wheel audio controls as standard equipment, and a DVD rear seat entertainment system and SRS front and second-row side-curtain airbags became available.
The 2004 Land Cruiser introduced an available backup camera with the navigation system. New side privacy glass color was changed from bronze to dark green.
For 2005, 18-inch wheels became standard.
In 2006, the Land Cruiser received minor changes to the exterior and engine. The 4.7L V8 engine became equipped with VVT-i and ETCS-i to produce 275 horsepower and 332 lb-ft torque. Land Cruiser also gained LEVII status. Adjustable Height Control and Adaptive Variable Suspension became options, while a Tire Pressure Monitor System became standard.
Exterior updates included a new grille, headlights, LED rear combination lamps, a high-gloss finish on the 18-inch wheels and an available rear spoiler. Two new colors included Classic Silver and Pacific Blue.
The 2007 Land Cruiser carried over with no exterior changes. Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and second-row side-curtain airbags become standard.
For the 2008 model year, the Land Cruiser was completely new, with a redesigned frame and chassis that offered superior strength and rigidity while enhancing towing capacity. Front suspension was a traditional double-wishbone design while the rear used a four-link coil-spring system and a solid axle. Brake rotors were vented and measure 13.4 inches up front and 13.6 inches at the rear, with four-piston calipers up front. Gas-pressure shock absorbers were used front and rear. Sitting atop this was a welded steel body that was 2.3 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider than the previous generation Land Cruiser.
The 2008 Series 200 Land Cruiser was powered by an all-new 5.7L (345 cid) DOHC V8 engine, known as the 3UR-FE, that used direct fuel injection, Toyota Direct Ignition, four valves per cylinder and a variable-length intake tract to produce 381 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm. And it did this while burning regular 87-octane gasoline and while achieving ULEV II emissions status.
Toyota’s AB60F six-speed electronically controlled transmission was employed in the 2008 Land Cruiser. It distributed its power through the newly developed JF2A transfer case to provide fulltime four-wheel drive. This lightweight, compact, chain-driven unit offerd a standard 1:1 high ratio for highway travel and a low-range 2.618:1. The transfer case employed a locking TORSEN limited-slip locking center differential.
The 2008 Land Cruiser benefited from Toyota’s full line electronic driving aids, including Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which varied chassis roll stiffness, depending on speed and suspension attitude; Multi-terrain Antilock Braking, which selected the optimal ABS profile depending on the driving surface; Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Vehicle Skid Control (VSC); Hill Assist Control, which aided the driver during uphill starts; and CRAWL, which when activated with the Land Cruiser’s transfer case shifted into low range, controlled engine speed and output, along with braking force, to propel the vehicle forward at one of three selected, and very slow, speeds.
The 2008 Land Cruiser’s interior was upgraded for additional comfort and security, with Optitron gauges, seats designed to minimize whiplash injury in the event of a collision, and a system of eight airbags in the passenger cabin. These included two dual-stage airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger, two front side airbags, two rear side airbags and two curtain shield airbags. The latter employed a roll-sensing function so that should a rollover occur, the curtain airbags are deployed and the seatbelts for driver, front seat passenger, and the passengers in the outer seats in the second row, are pre-tensioned.
The 2009 Land Cruiser carried over unchanged with the exception of factory privacy glass on side and rear quarter windows.
Land Cruiser adds a few enhancements for 2010 model year including the addition of privacy glass on the rear hatch and Safety Connect™ telematics system. The audio system adds integrated satellite radio with a 90-day trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth® and an auxiliary audio jack/USB port. New options include rain-sensing windshield wipers added to the Upgrade Package and a navigation system with XM NavTraffic.
What does it mean?
Land Cruiser: Land Cruiser is Toyota's flagship four-wheel drive vehicle. The name was derived from the ability, demonstrated by the very earliest versions of this iconic brand, to literally cruise across rough ground, and implies its go-anywhere ability.
Where is it built?
Land Cruiser is built at the Araco Corporation plant in Toyota City, Japan.
From its humble beginnings in 1950 as a development project based on the design of the Willys Jeep, the Land Cruiser has taken its rightful place as Toyota's flagship four-wheel-drive vehicle.
When the Land Cruiser (then named “Model BJ”) was first tested in August, 1951, it climbed to the sixth station on the trail to the top of Mt. Fuji - the first motor vehicle to perform this feat. The first orders for the vehicle were from police and forestry departments because of its off-road abilities. In 1954, when the BJ was formally named Land Cruiser, the vehicle officially entered mass-production, rather than being built on a made-to-order basis. The following year, the original 85-horsepower diesel engine was replaced with a 125-horsepower 3.8L gasoline unit.
The formal introduction of the Land Cruiser to the U.S. came in 1958, and it was the best selling Toyota vehicle in the U.S. from 1961 to 1965. During that time the line-up consisted of soft-top, open, and pickup versions.
In 1965, Land Cruiser moved toward the mainstream U.S. market with the introduction of the five-door station wagon. The wagon was hailed as a vehicle that was competent enough to drive through the back country, yet was comfortable and powerful enough to drive on any public street. Mid-1967 saw the U.S.-sales introduction of a hardtop version of the two-door, sales of which ceased in 1983 (although production ended in 1979).
In 1975, the 3.8L engine was replaced by a larger and more powerful 4.2L version, making the Land Cruiser easier to drive. For the home market (Japan), Land Cruiser has almost always been available with a diesel engine - originally 3.2L, reintroduced at 3.0L in 1976, and updated to 3.2L again in 1979 - but it was never officially available in the U.S.
Since 1980, the U.S.-spec Land Cruiser has only been available in one body style - five-door station wagon. It was replaced in 1991 by a larger, more luxurious vehicle that sported full-time four-wheel drive and a fully independent four-wheel coil-spring suspension.
In 1993, Land Cruiser grew up even further. Now sporting a 24-valve, DOHC inline six-cylinder engine displacing 4.5L, Land Cruiser produced 212 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, and was more than capable of pulling Land Cruiser's 5153 pounds of curb weight.
The 1993 Land Cruiser offered optional leather upholstery, available seating for eight, an available compact-disc player, manually locking front and rear, and an automatic locking center differential.
Updates to the Land Cruiser for 1994 were limited to the addition of CFC-free air-conditioning.
In 1995, Land Cruiser took a large step toward additional passenger safety. Along with a new grille featuring redesigned headlights, the 1995 Land Cruiser included, as standard equipment, both driver- and passenger-side airbags and adjustable shoulder-belt anchors. These additions did nothing to diminish Land Cruiser's off-the-road abilities, though, and it continued as the most refined, most capable four-wheel-drive vehicle on the market.
For 1998, Toyota introduced the fifth-generation Land Cruiser and the first all-new Land Cruiser since 1991.
The new Land Cruiser was larger, heavier, structurally more solid and substantially more powerful than its predecessor. Yet it delivered improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions and considerably quicker acceleration. It also featured the first V8 engine in a Toyota Division vehicle. Its all-new 4.7L 32-valve DOHC produced 230 horsepower, 18 more than its predecessor’s inline six-cylinder, and 320 lb-ft of torque, an improvement of 45 over the ’97 model.
For 1999 the Land Cruiser featured an independent rear automatic climate control system for added convenience and passenger comfort.
In 2000, Toyota again raised the benchmark in SUV performance and refinement by adding active traction control (Active TRAC), vehicle skid control (VSC) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) systems as standard equipment. The Land Cruiser also added a six-disc in-dash CD player as standard.
For 2001, the Land Cruiser received a few additions. It featured an available navigation system with a DVD player, standard auto dimming rear view mirror, an integrated compass in the rear view mirror (on models without the navigation system), JBL Premium three-in-one AM/FM/Cassette/CD six-disc in-dash changer with seven speakers with an available Electro Multi-Vision screen with center console six-disc CD player.
The Land Cruiser entered 2002 with additional equipment and improved value. Third-row seats, automatic rear climate control system and HomeLink® became standard features. The only available factory option was a DVD-based navigation system.
Along with an updated front grille, rear bumper, rear turn signals and interior, output by the 2003 Land Cruiser’s 4.7L V8 was increased by five horsepower. For the first time, Land Cruiser had rear seat audio and steering wheel audio controls as standard equipment, and a DVD rear seat entertainment system and SRS front and second-row side-curtain airbags became available.
The 2004 Land Cruiser introduced an available backup camera with the navigation system. New side privacy glass color was changed from bronze to dark green.
For 2005, 18-inch wheels became standard.
In 2006, the Land Cruiser received minor changes to the exterior and engine. The 4.7L V8 engine became equipped with VVT-i and ETCS-i to produce 275 horsepower and 332 lb-ft torque. Land Cruiser also gained LEVII status. Adjustable Height Control and Adaptive Variable Suspension became options, while a Tire Pressure Monitor System became standard.
Exterior updates included a new grille, headlights, LED rear combination lamps, a high-gloss finish on the 18-inch wheels and an available rear spoiler. Two new colors included Classic Silver and Pacific Blue.
The 2007 Land Cruiser carried over with no exterior changes. Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and second-row side-curtain airbags become standard.
For the 2008 model year, the Land Cruiser was completely new, with a redesigned frame and chassis that offered superior strength and rigidity while enhancing towing capacity. Front suspension was a traditional double-wishbone design while the rear used a four-link coil-spring system and a solid axle. Brake rotors were vented and measure 13.4 inches up front and 13.6 inches at the rear, with four-piston calipers up front. Gas-pressure shock absorbers were used front and rear. Sitting atop this was a welded steel body that was 2.3 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider than the previous generation Land Cruiser.
The 2008 Series 200 Land Cruiser was powered by an all-new 5.7L (345 cid) DOHC V8 engine, known as the 3UR-FE, that used direct fuel injection, Toyota Direct Ignition, four valves per cylinder and a variable-length intake tract to produce 381 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm. And it did this while burning regular 87-octane gasoline and while achieving ULEV II emissions status.
Toyota’s AB60F six-speed electronically controlled transmission was employed in the 2008 Land Cruiser. It distributed its power through the newly developed JF2A transfer case to provide fulltime four-wheel drive. This lightweight, compact, chain-driven unit offerd a standard 1:1 high ratio for highway travel and a low-range 2.618:1. The transfer case employed a locking TORSEN limited-slip locking center differential.
The 2008 Land Cruiser benefited from Toyota’s full line electronic driving aids, including Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which varied chassis roll stiffness, depending on speed and suspension attitude; Multi-terrain Antilock Braking, which selected the optimal ABS profile depending on the driving surface; Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Vehicle Skid Control (VSC); Hill Assist Control, which aided the driver during uphill starts; and CRAWL, which when activated with the Land Cruiser’s transfer case shifted into low range, controlled engine speed and output, along with braking force, to propel the vehicle forward at one of three selected, and very slow, speeds.
The 2008 Land Cruiser’s interior was upgraded for additional comfort and security, with Optitron gauges, seats designed to minimize whiplash injury in the event of a collision, and a system of eight airbags in the passenger cabin. These included two dual-stage airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger, two front side airbags, two rear side airbags and two curtain shield airbags. The latter employed a roll-sensing function so that should a rollover occur, the curtain airbags are deployed and the seatbelts for driver, front seat passenger, and the passengers in the outer seats in the second row, are pre-tensioned.
The 2009 Land Cruiser carried over unchanged with the exception of factory privacy glass on side and rear quarter windows.
Land Cruiser adds a few enhancements for 2010 model year including the addition of privacy glass on the rear hatch and Safety Connect™ telematics system. The audio system adds integrated satellite radio with a 90-day trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth® and an auxiliary audio jack/USB port. New options include rain-sensing windshield wipers added to the Upgrade Package and a navigation system with XM NavTraffic.
What does it mean?
Land Cruiser: Land Cruiser is Toyota's flagship four-wheel drive vehicle. The name was derived from the ability, demonstrated by the very earliest versions of this iconic brand, to literally cruise across rough ground, and implies its go-anywhere ability.
Where is it built?
Land Cruiser is built at the Araco Corporation plant in Toyota City, Japan.
I had no seen this posted before, nice chart of Land Cruiser model history from 1950 to 2000. Not in English but still useful.
Some historical pics of the 25 plus Brazil vehicle variants from production.....
What a great piece of history brought together, much appreciated. I have a 1965 fj 45L truck wondering if there is any information out there supporting the numbers of imported 45's into the united states as well as world wide. In advance thanks to ever can come up with these figures. Trying to put the numbers in perspective as to how rare they are. Best
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Looks like I ended at 1975..... so here's more from long ago when I translated the text in 08'
1976
1976/01/14 vehicle that complies with the exhaust gas regulations using the lean burn system (TTD-L)
1976/03/23 Celica wins '76 Import Car of the Year in the United States
1976/03/25 Completion of the head office of the Toyota Co-op
1976/05/07 Supplied urban low-pollution buses to the Ministry of Transport
1976/05/25 Toyota Shoichiro Vice President appointed Chairman of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan
1976/06 Implemented a two-year plan to increase self-sales and sales
1976/07/08 Cumulative production reaches 20 million units
1976/09 Toyota USA has more than 1,000 affiliated dealers
1976/10/04 Released Town Ace (TR10V type)
1976/11/22 Completion of Homi Training Center
1976/12/02 BUV (basic utility vehicle) "Tamarao" (KF10 type) released in the Philippines
[Toyota's first BUV was developed as a vehicle exclusively for overseas production to facilitate technology transfer in response to local needs. The Tamarao is a low-cost car that matches the transportation, traffic conditions and purchasing power of the Philippines. ]
1976/12/17 Mark II is remodeled and released (MX30 type)
1976/12 Established Toyota Mobilindo in Indonesia (production started in May 1977)
1976/12 Achieved annual export of 1 million units
1976
1976/01/14 vehicle that complies with the exhaust gas regulations using the lean burn system (TTD-L)
1976/03/23 Celica wins '76 Import Car of the Year in the United States
1976/03/25 Completion of the head office of the Toyota Co-op
1976/05/07 Supplied urban low-pollution buses to the Ministry of Transport
1976/05/25 Toyota Shoichiro Vice President appointed Chairman of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan
1976/06 Implemented a two-year plan to increase self-sales and sales
1976/07/08 Cumulative production reaches 20 million units
1976/09 Toyota USA has more than 1,000 affiliated dealers
1976/10/04 Released Town Ace (TR10V type)
1976/11/22 Completion of Homi Training Center
1976/12/02 BUV (basic utility vehicle) "Tamarao" (KF10 type) released in the Philippines
[Toyota's first BUV was developed as a vehicle exclusively for overseas production to facilitate technology transfer in response to local needs. The Tamarao is a low-cost car that matches the transportation, traffic conditions and purchasing power of the Philippines. ]
1976/12/17 Mark II is remodeled and released (MX30 type)
1976/12 Established Toyota Mobilindo in Indonesia (production started in May 1977)
1976/12 Achieved annual export of 1 million units
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doing this year a little different.... adding some links...
1977
1977/02/01 Remodeled Hiace released (RH20 model)
1977/02/08 Released Toyota Home "JA type" and "KC type"
[The JA model is a lightweight steel frame system, and the KC model is a reinforced concrete system, both of which adopt the unit construction method of assembling factory-produced units locally and completing them, just like the office and shop. ] (Yes these are houses..... modular home systems..... somewhere on mud i have a thread about them ))
1977/02/13 Held the 1st Toyota Engineering Society Idea Olympics
1977/03/09 Established Toyota Manufacturing Australia (TMA) in Australia (engine plant production started in October 1978)
1977/03/14 Released multi-loader Jobsan (SDK type 6)
1977/04/01 Completion of Fujioka Training Center (now Fujioka Technical Training Center)
1977/06/01 Established Toyota Technical Center USA Inc. in the United States
pressroom.toyota.com
1977/06/09 Released BUV "Kijan" (KF10 type) in Indonesia
www.curbsideclassic.com
1977/06/24 Chaser (MX40 type) released
1977/06/24 Released a vehicle that complies with the exhaust gas regulations using a three-way catalyst system
1977/08/22 Remodeled Carina and Celica released (TA40 type)
1977/08/25 Dyna was remodeled and released (BU20 type)
1977/09/10 Kenya Associated Vehicle Company (AVA) started production
October 15, 1977 Corolla economy campaign launched
1977/10 Number of vehicles owned in Japan exceeds 10 million
1977/11/02 Completion of Toyota Kaikan Hall
(トヨタ会館・工場見学 - https://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/about_toyota/facility/toyota_kaikan/index.html)
1977
1977/02/01 Remodeled Hiace released (RH20 model)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1977/02/08 Released Toyota Home "JA type" and "KC type"
[The JA model is a lightweight steel frame system, and the KC model is a reinforced concrete system, both of which adopt the unit construction method of assembling factory-produced units locally and completing them, just like the office and shop. ] (Yes these are houses..... modular home systems..... somewhere on mud i have a thread about them ))
1977/02/13 Held the 1st Toyota Engineering Society Idea Olympics
1977/03/09 Established Toyota Manufacturing Australia (TMA) in Australia (engine plant production started in October 1978)
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | 75 Years of TOYOTA | Overview of Overseas Production Affiliates | Oceania
Various materials concerning Toyota Motor Corporations' automotive business
www.toyota-global.com
1977/03/14 Released multi-loader Jobsan (SDK type 6)
1977/04/01 Completion of Fujioka Training Center (now Fujioka Technical Training Center)
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | 75 Years of TOYOTA | Personnel-Related Development | Training Facilities
Various materials concerning Toyota Motor Corporations' management and company information
www.toyota-global.com
1977/06/01 Established Toyota Technical Center USA Inc. in the United States
Toyota Technical Center - Toyota USA Newsroom
1977/06/09 Released BUV "Kijan" (KF10 type) in Indonesia
Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution
(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […]
1977/06/24 Chaser (MX40 type) released
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1977/06/24 Released a vehicle that complies with the exhaust gas regulations using a three-way catalyst system
1977/08/22 Remodeled Carina and Celica released (TA40 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1977/08/25 Dyna was remodeled and released (BU20 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1977/09/10 Kenya Associated Vehicle Company (AVA) started production
October 15, 1977 Corolla economy campaign launched
1977/10 Number of vehicles owned in Japan exceeds 10 million
1977/11/02 Completion of Toyota Kaikan Hall
(トヨタ会館・工場見学 - https://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/about_toyota/facility/toyota_kaikan/index.html)
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1978/01/26 Completion of Oguchi Center parts warehouse for auto sales (now Oguchi Parts Center)
1978/02/03 Remodeled Starlet released (KP61 type)
February 24, 1978 Established Toyota Auto Body (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand (production started in May 1979) and began manufacturing stamped parts for the Hilux, Corona, and Corolla.
1978/04/13 Released the Celica XX (MA 46 type)
June 24, 1978 Completed redemption of corporate bonds and became debt-free management
1978/07/03: Toyota U.S. raises the price of the '78 model in response to the rapid appreciation of the yen (fifth time for the '78 model)
1978/08/03 Released Tercel and Corsa (AL10 type)
1978/08/08 Kinuura Factory started operation
[Construction of an integrated manufacturing plant for transaxle assemblies for FF vehicles started in March 1977 with the aim of achieving a production capacity of 3 million units. It was built in the Kinuura coastal industrial zone in Hekinan City, away from the headquarters area, and consideration was given to ground improvement and measures against salt damage. ] TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | 75 Years of TOYOTA | General Status of Plants in Japan | Kinuura Plant - https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/kinuura.html
1978/09/01 Remodeled Hilux released (RN30 type)
1978/09/04 Corona model changed and released (TT 130 type)
1978/09/26 President Shohachi Hanai becomes chairman and chairman Shoichi Saito becomes advisor
October 31, 1978 Completed self-sales, Inazawa parts warehouse (now Inazawa parts center)
1978/11/03 Advisor Shoichi Saito received the Second Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
1978/12 Number of passenger cars, trucks, and total sales of imported cars in the United States ranked first (achievement of the Triple Crown)
1978/02/03 Remodeled Starlet released (KP61 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
February 24, 1978 Established Toyota Auto Body (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand (production started in May 1979) and began manufacturing stamped parts for the Hilux, Corona, and Corolla.
1978/04/13 Released the Celica XX (MA 46 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
June 24, 1978 Completed redemption of corporate bonds and became debt-free management
1978/07/03: Toyota U.S. raises the price of the '78 model in response to the rapid appreciation of the yen (fifth time for the '78 model)
1978/08/03 Released Tercel and Corsa (AL10 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1978/08/08 Kinuura Factory started operation
[Construction of an integrated manufacturing plant for transaxle assemblies for FF vehicles started in March 1977 with the aim of achieving a production capacity of 3 million units. It was built in the Kinuura coastal industrial zone in Hekinan City, away from the headquarters area, and consideration was given to ground improvement and measures against salt damage. ] TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | 75 Years of TOYOTA | General Status of Plants in Japan | Kinuura Plant - https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/kinuura.html
1978/09/01 Remodeled Hilux released (RN30 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1978/09/04 Corona model changed and released (TT 130 type)
75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification
The Vehicle Lineage gives a systematic overview of the diverse transformation that Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles have undergone in the last 75 years. The diagram is sorted by principal body type, and a remodeling timeline is presented for each vehicle.
www.toyota-global.com
1978/09/26 President Shohachi Hanai becomes chairman and chairman Shoichi Saito becomes advisor
October 31, 1978 Completed self-sales, Inazawa parts warehouse (now Inazawa parts center)
1978/11/03 Advisor Shoichi Saito received the Second Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
1978/12 Number of passenger cars, trucks, and total sales of imported cars in the United States ranked first (achievement of the Triple Crown)
