Toyota Crown I (S10) gallery (1955–1962)

The first-generation Toyota Crown, introduced in 1955, marked a historic milestone as the first passenger car entirely designed and built in Japan.

All photos 79 I (S10) 0 1955–1962 II (S40) 0 1962–1967 III (S50) 0 1967–1971 IV (S60) 0 1971–1974 V (S80) 0 1974–1979 VI (S110) 0 1979–1983 VII (S120) 0 1983–1987 VIII (S130) 0 1987–1999 IX (S140) 0 1991–1995 X (S150) 0 1995–2001 XI (S170) 0 1999–2007 XII (S180) 12 2003–2008 XIII (S200) 0 2008–2012 XIV (S210) 8 2012–2018 XV (S220) 0 2018–2022 XVI (S235) 41 2022

The development of the first-generation Toyota Crown (S10) began in 1952, aiming to create a full-fledged passenger car for the domestic market without relying on licensed Western technologies. Debuting in 1955, it featured a body-on-frame construction with independent front suspension and rear leaf springs. Initially, the car was powered by a 1.5-liter Type R gasoline engine producing 48 horsepower, mated to a three-speed manual transmission.

Throughout its production run, the model received several significant updates. In 1958, a more powerful engine was introduced, followed by a 1.9-liter unit and Japan's first passenger car diesel engine in 1960. Alongside the traditional sedan, the lineup included station wagon (Custom) and pickup (Masterline) body styles. The first-generation Crown was a pivotal model for Toyota, proving the company's capability to produce reliable, modern vehicles independently.