 Last additions - Tokyo Motor Show 2005 東京モーターショー |
Honda MotorcyclesAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.Nov 05, 2005
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Yamaha MotorcyclesAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycleSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki MotorcyclesSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.Nov 05, 2005
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Yamaha MotorcyclesYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.Nov 05, 2005
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Honda E4-01 motorcycleNov 05, 2005
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Suzuki MotorcyclesNov 05, 2005
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Honda E4-01 motorcycleNov 05, 2005
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Honda MotorcyclesNov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycleI looked at her and she smiled.Nov 05, 2005
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Yamaha Gen-Ryu motorcycleNov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki MotorcyclesOne of the best-looking motorcycle models.Nov 05, 2005
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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.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson FXDI 35th Anniversary Super GlideWorld premiere of this bike.Nov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki MotorcyclesI wasn't one of them.Nov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu BEE (1951)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Three wheels.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage SoftailWorld premiere of this bike.Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota Corolla (1967)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Nov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki MotorcyclesKawasaki had a bevy of leggy beauties promoting their cycles. They didn't dance, but served well to attract attention.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night RodNice curves...Nov 05, 2005
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FujitsuNov 05, 2005
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Honda S600 (1964)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.Nov 05, 2005
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Alpine + iPodNov 05, 2005
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AlpineShe had horde of photographers crowded in front of her. But she managed to find me and smiled.Nov 05, 2005
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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.I approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.Nov 05, 2005
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ClarionDefinitely Miss Photogenic.Nov 05, 2005
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PanasonicAwful costume I thought.Nov 05, 2005
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VolkswagenNov 05, 2005
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PanasonicAnother nice one.Nov 05, 2005
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Volkswagen GolfNov 05, 2005
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OpelYes, some girls don't need to smile to look good.Nov 05, 2005
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VolkswagenNov 05, 2005
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4Nov 05, 2005
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BMW Z4 Coupe ConceptMatte paint finish, no gloss.Nov 05, 2005
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SLR McLarenBest-looking car with gills.Nov 05, 2005
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PorscheNov 05, 2005
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Rolls Royce PhantomNov 05, 2005
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Porsche 911 CarreraRed was definitely the most popular car color at the show.Nov 05, 2005
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General Motors Cadillac STS-VI 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).Nov 05, 2005
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HummerShe was charming...Nov 05, 2005
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Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?Nov 05, 2005
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Chevorlet Corvette Z06Nov 05, 2005
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Ferrari F430 SpiderLamborghini 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.Nov 05, 2005
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Ferrari 612 ScagliettiNov 05, 2005
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Kia Sports ConceptFirst-rate model who knows how to smile.Nov 05, 2005
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Kia MotorsA crowd favorite. Kia (not her name) is from South Korea.Nov 05, 2005
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Mitsubishi MotorsShe attracted a big crowd of snapshooters and oglers.Nov 05, 2005
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Mitsubishi MotorsNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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Mitsubishi MotorsNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.Nov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuA show worth seeing twice.Nov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...Nov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu SK-TourerNov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu SK-TourerNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu HVSNov 05, 2005
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SubaruNov 05, 2005
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Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 PrototypeIn 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.Nov 05, 2005
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Subaru R1 and Subaru 360The new ladybug meets the old.Nov 05, 2005
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Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki LCI looked at her, and she looked at me. I didn't wave, so she didn't wave...Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki IonisA real ballerina-type model danced in front of the car. I like this picture.Nov 05, 2005
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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.Nov 05, 2005
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HondaThis is what she looks like up close.Nov 05, 2005
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Honda W.O.W. ConceptHonda 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...Nov 05, 2005
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Honda Sports 4 ConceptI smiled at her, and she smiled back...Nov 05, 2005
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Honda Sports 4 ConceptNov 05, 2005
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Honda Sports 4 ConceptI like this picture.Nov 05, 2005
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Nissan boothNov 05, 2005
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Nissan GT-R ProtoNov 05, 2005
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Nissan PivoNov 05, 2005
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Toyota i-swingA 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?Nov 05, 2005
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Nissan Pivo with swivel topElectric 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...Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota i-swingI waved to her, and she waved back...Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota Fine-XThe driver's seat swivels outward.Nov 05, 2005
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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.The Murcielago attracted more attention.Nov 05, 2005
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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.All 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?Nov 05, 2005
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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.Toyota had a large spread in the Center Hall.Nov 05, 2005
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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.&quoThe best-looking rear at the show...Nov 05, 2005
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Lamborghini MurcielagoOnly 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.Nov 05, 2005
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Lamborghini MurcielagoNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.Nov 05, 2005
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About the Tokyo Motor Show...Makuhari 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!Nov 05, 2005
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The best-looking lady at the show...A Lambo of course. Lamborghini, everyone's all-time, ultimate dream car. (Besides Speed Racer's Mach 5.) This is the Murcielago.Nov 05, 2005
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