During WW2, Hino manufactured tracked vehicles for the Imperial Japanese Army. After the war, they built large trucks for commercial users. So what are they doing building a Renault-designed automobile? Easy, they saw a need and they filled it. Capitalism at work. The Hino Renault 4CV was popular amongst taxi cab drivers, as it was… Continue reading 1961 Hino Renault 4CV
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1962 Hino Renault Model PA62
The 1962 Hino Renault Model PA62 was a commercial truck produced by the Japanese company Hino Motors in collaboration with the French car manufacturer Renault. It was a light-duty truck primarily designed for use in small businesses and urban areas. The truck was powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that produced around 70 horsepower… Continue reading 1962 Hino Renault Model PA62
1961 Hino Hustler
1965 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe
The 1965 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe was a two-door compact car produced by the Japanese automaker, Hino Motors. It was the sportier version of the Contessa lineup and featured a more stylish exterior design than its sedan counterpart. Under the hood, the Contessa 1300 Coupe was powered by a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine that produced 60… Continue reading 1965 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe
1962 Hino Contessa 900 Sprint
The Hino Contessa 900 Sprint is a compact car that was produced in Japan by Hino Motors from 1961 to 1964. The car was designed by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti and was marketed as a luxury car. The Hino Contessa 900 Sprint was powered by a 0.9L four-cylinder engine that delivered 60 horsepower. The car… Continue reading 1962 Hino Contessa 900 Sprint
1961 Hino Contessa 900
The Hino Contessa 900 was a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Hino Motors from 1961 to 1967. The car was introduced as a more modern replacement for the Hino Renault-based models that had been in production since the mid-1950s. The Hino Contessa 900 was powered by a 1.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produced 50… Continue reading 1961 Hino Contessa 900