Toyota Corona I (T10) gallery (1957–1960)

First generation Toyota Corona compact sedan (ST10 series) built with unibody monocoque construction, initiating the historic model line.

All photos 11 I (T10) 0 1957–1960 II (T20) 0 1960–1964 III (T40) 0 1964–1970 IV (T80) 0 1970–1973 V (T100) 0 1973–1979 VI (T130) 0 1978–1983 VII (T140) 0 1982–1987 VIII (T150) 0 1983–1987 IX (T170) 0 1987–1992 X (T190) 0 1992–1998 XI (T210) 0 1996–2001

The first generation Toyota Corona compact sedan (ST10/PT10 series) debuted in Japan in July 1957. Engineered as an affordable passenger car positioning below the Crown, the Corona served as Toyota's first passenger car to utilize unibody monocoque chassis construction. The exterior displayed classic 1950s rounded proportions, a bright chrome grille, and single round headlamps. The functional cabin accommodated up to five passengers with durable vinyl seat upholstery.

Initial models were powered by a 1.0-liter S-series side-valve four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 33 horsepower, mated to a three-speed column-shifted manual transmission. In 1959, Toyota upgraded the powertrain with the 1.0-liter P-series overhead-valve (OHV) engine generating 45 horsepower (PT10 series), providing significantly better acceleration and durability for taxi operators. Suspension used a solid rear axle with leaf springs. A 1959 update refreshed front grille styling.