 Most viewed - Tokyo Motor Show 2005 東京モーターショー |
Daihatsu5644 views
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Mitsubishi Motors3654 views
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycle3614 viewsI looked at her and she smiled.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer3551 views
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage Softail3483 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...2640 views
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Daihatsu2556 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles892 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles804 viewsYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.
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Honda W.O.W. Concept779 viewsHonda had nice women posing, but I was hoping they would bring out the Asimo robots to introduce the cars.
I smiled at her, but she never noticed me...
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Honda Sports 4 Concept711 viewsI like this picture.
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Clarion. The ubiquitous female companions, attendants, or models that we see today started appearing at the show from as early as 1957. They do not only decorate the show, but they also reflect the fashion of the times.689 viewsI approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.
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Honda688 viewsThis is what she looks like up close.
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Panasonic659 viewsAnother nice one.
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Opel579 viewsYes, some girls don't need to smile to look good.
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Kia Motors574 viewsA crowd favorite. Kia (not her name) is from South Korea.
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Subaru572 views
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Daihatsu544 views
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Suzuki Ionis528 viewsA real ballerina-type model danced in front of the car. I like this picture.
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Porsche521 views
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Hummer520 viewsShe was charming...
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Alpine505 viewsShe had horde of photographers crowded in front of her. But she managed to find me and smiled.
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Yamaha Gen-Ryu motorcycle504 views
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Honda Motorcycles491 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles470 viewsAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.
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Honda Motorcycles440 viewsAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.
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Kawasaki Motorcycles433 viewsKawasaki had a bevy of leggy beauties promoting their cycles. They didn't dance, but served well to attract attention.
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About the Tokyo Motor Show...420 viewsMakuhari Messe is near Kaihin Makuhari Station on the Keiyo and Musashino Lines. The huge show occupies the entire Makuhari Messe consisting of the North, East, Center, and West Halls, and Event Hall. Admission was 1200 yen. The show sees over 1.4 million visitors.
Although this is called the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, the first motor show was held in 1954 and called the 1st All-Japan Motor Show. The venue was Hibiya Park in Tokyo. In 1964, the show was renamed "Tokyo Motor Show." The show was held annually until 1973 when the oil shock occurred. It was so severe that organizers decided to hold the show every other year. No show was held in 1974. From 1975, the show was held every other year. 2005 is actually the 50th anniversary of the motor show.
In 1958, the venue changed to Korakuen Bicycle Racing Stadium. Also in 1958, the date was changed from spring (April-May) to fall (Oct.-Nov). In 1959, the venue was switched to Harumi at the domed Tokyo International Trade Center where it would remain until 1987 when it moved to Makuhari Messe in 1989. In 1970, foreign automakers participated in the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time.
In 1999, the show combined passenger cars and motorcycles. Also, in 1999, the show for commercial vehicles was omitted and instead to be held in a separate show in alternating years starting in 2000. The motor show for passenger cars and motorcycles would continue to be held every two years from 1999. So there would be a Tokyo Motor Show every year, but the purpose would alternate between passenger cars/motorcycles and commercial vehicles.
During the 1st motor show in 1954, when most of the vehicles displayed were for commercial use, the attendance was 547,000. In 1963, it exceed 1 million over 16 days. It hovered around 1.4 million in the years following. The record attendance was attained in 1991 with over 2 million visitors during 15 days. In 2003, the total attendance was 1.424 million.
In 2000, at the first Tokyo Motor Show dedicated to commercial vehicles, attendance was a mere 177,900 over 5 days. In 2004, attendance was 248,600 over 6 days.
The ubiquitous female companions, attendants, or models that we see today started appearing at the show from as early as 1957. They do not only decorate the show, but they also reflect the fashion of the times. Their hairstyles, wardrobe, skirt length, make-up, etc. The Tokyo Motor Show is not only a showcase for cars, it is also a fashion showcase. Therefore, in this online photo gallery, you will see not only cars, but also women. Enjoy!
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Kawasaki Motorcycles410 viewsOne of the best-looking motorcycle models.
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle388 views
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Kawasaki Motorcycles365 viewsI wasn't one of them.
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Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycle358 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Daihatsu341 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles338 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Honda S600 (1964)330 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.
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Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod330 viewsNice curves...
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle328 views
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Nissan Pivo with swivel top325 viewsElectric car with a top that swivels 360˚ so you can drive forward or back without turning the car around. Seats three people. The driver sits in the middle.
I waved to her, and she waved back...
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Clarion323 viewsDefinitely Miss Photogenic.
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Toyota Corolla (1967)322 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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Suzuki LC. LC stands for Life Creator. These girls were dancing and hopping around the car before they settled down and posed.320 views
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Daihatsu BEE (1951)314 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Three wheels.
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Harley-Davidson FXDI 35th Anniversary Super Glide304 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Toyota i-swing299 viewsA single-seater, reminds me of a Segway with a seat. Controlled with a joystick and shifting your body weight. It has 3 wheels. If they don't allow Segways in Japan, I wonder if they would allow this on Japanese streets. Would it need a license plate? And would we need a license to operate it?
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Toyota Fine-X285 viewsThe driver's seat swivels outward.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer273 views
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Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."272 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept271 views
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Harley-Davidson. In 1999, the show combined passenger cars and motorcycles. Also, in 1999, the show for commercial vehicles was omitted and instead to be held in a separate show in alternating years starting in 2000.271 views
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Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 Prototype269 viewsIn 2004, Subaru won the Rally Japan 2004 (the first FIA WRC hosted in Japan). The car was driven by Petter Solberg. It is a race on public roads.
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The best-looking lady at the show...259 viewsA Lambo of course. Lamborghini, everyone's all-time, ultimate dream car. (Besides Speed Racer's Mach 5.) This is the Murcielago.
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Fujitsu259 views
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Daihatsu252 views
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Suzuki LC251 viewsI looked at her, and she looked at me. I didn't wave, so she didn't wave...
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Daihatsu HVS251 views
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Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The show was held annually until 1973 when the oil shock occurred. It was so severe that organizers decided to hold the show every other year. No show was held in 1974. From 1975, the show was held every other year.236 viewsThe Murcielago attracted more attention.
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Mitsubishi Motors236 views
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4233 views
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Panasonic232 viewsAwful costume I thought.
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Volkswagen Golf220 views
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Alpine + iPod212 views
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Ferrari F430 Spider210 viewsLamborghini set out to build a better car than Ferrari, and he attained his goal. I like Ferrari (especially the Testarossa), but I like Lambo better.
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Toyota i-swing204 viewsI waved to her, and she waved back...
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Kia Sports Concept203 viewsFirst-rate model who knows how to smile.
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General Motors Cadillac STS-V202 viewsI yearn for the days when Cadillac had more elegant car names like Fleetwood, Eldorado, and Seville. Now it's all three-letter names. I can hardly remember them. And the cars look so ugly (in my opinion).
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SLR McLaren202 viewsBest-looking car with gills.
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Lamborghini Murcielago198 viewsOnly with a Lamborghini would I tell any pretty woman standing in front of it to move away so I can see and photograph the car better. Actually, I'm not that rude, so I just waited until she went away.
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Toyota Fine-X. In 1989, the show moved to Makuhari Messe. In 1970, foreign automakers participated in the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time.196 viewsAll the major car makers showed concept cars or prototypes. This one is by Toyota. All four wheels can turn. Makes it easy to parallel park in tight spaces, but how do you steer it?
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Lamborghini Murcielago190 viewsNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.
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Nissan GT-R Proto190 views
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Volkswagen190 views
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Subaru R1 and Subaru 360189 viewsThe new ladybug meets the old.
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Toyota stage. In 1958, the venue changed to Korakuen Bicycle Racing Stadium. Also in 1958, the date was changed from spring (April-May) to fall (Oct.-Nov). In 1959, the venue was switched to Harumi at the domed Tokyo International Trade Center.185 viewsToyota had a large spread in the Center Hall.
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Rolls Royce Phantom185 views
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Daihatsu183 viewsA show worth seeing twice.
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Daihatsu183 views
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Mitsubishi Motors182 viewsShe attracted a big crowd of snapshooters and oglers.
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Nissan Pivo175 views
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Chevorlet Corvette Z06174 views
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Volkswagen172 views
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Lamborghini Murcielago. Although this is called the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, the first motor show was held in 1954 and called the 1st All-Japan Motor Show. The venue was Hibiya Park in Tokyo. In 1964, the show was renamed "Tokyo Motor Show.&quo170 viewsThe best-looking rear at the show...
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Porsche 911 Carrera170 viewsRed was definitely the most popular car color at the show.
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Honda Sports 4 Concept169 viewsI smiled at her, and she smiled back...
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti166 views
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BMW Z4 Coupe Concept163 viewsMatte paint finish, no gloss.
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Daihatsu161 viewsDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible159 viewsCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?
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Nissan booth156 views
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