Just before the turn of the century, Sakicki Toyoda invented many major improve-ments for weaving looms. Funds from the sales of these patents allowed his son to get into the automobile business. Pre-war Toyotas were highly influenced by cars such as the Chrysler Airflow, Chevrolet, and Volvo PV60. Following WWII, Toyota did not receive permission from the occupying forces to resume car production until 1949. This car was Toyota’s first sports car. In 1967, Toyota brought 41 left hand drive s-800s to the U.S. to allow Toyota dealers to test them. The dealers concluded the cars would not sell in the U.S., and Toyota sold the cars to dealers here instead of taking them back to Japan.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Works
Country of Origin: Japan
Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: 760cc, 40 hp, twin cylinder, air cooled
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 95 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1965-69
Number Produced: 3,120 (41 left hand)
Original Cost: ____
A Note About the Display of Our Collection
Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
