 Most viewed - Tokyo Motor Show 2005 東京モーターショー |
Daihatsu5636 views
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Mitsubishi Motors3648 views
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycle3608 viewsI looked at her and she smiled.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer3548 views
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage Softail3475 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...2635 views
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Daihatsu2553 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles890 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles801 viewsYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.
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Honda W.O.W. Concept777 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 Concept707 viewsI like this picture.
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Honda688 viewsThis is what she looks like up close.
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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.687 viewsI approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.
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Panasonic656 viewsAnother nice one.
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Opel577 viewsYes, some girls don't need to smile to look good.
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Subaru571 views
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Kia Motors570 viewsA crowd favorite. Kia (not her name) is from South Korea.
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Daihatsu544 views
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Suzuki Ionis527 viewsA real ballerina-type model danced in front of the car. I like this picture.
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Hummer519 viewsShe was charming...
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Porsche519 views
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Alpine504 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 Motorcycles489 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles468 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 Motorcycles436 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 Motorcycles429 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...416 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 Motorcycles406 viewsOne of the best-looking motorcycle models.
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle385 views
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Kawasaki Motorcycles363 viewsI wasn't one of them.
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Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycle355 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Daihatsu338 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles336 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod329 viewsNice curves...
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle328 views
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Honda S600 (1964)327 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.
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Nissan Pivo with swivel top324 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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Clarion322 viewsDefinitely Miss Photogenic.
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Toyota Corolla (1967)321 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)310 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 Glide301 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Toyota i-swing298 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-X283 viewsThe driver's seat swivels outward.
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Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."272 views
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer272 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept269 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 2000.269 views
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Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 Prototype268 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...256 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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Fujitsu256 views
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Daihatsu251 views
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Suzuki LC250 viewsI looked at her, and she looked at me. I didn't wave, so she didn't wave...
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Daihatsu HVS250 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.235 viewsThe Murcielago attracted more attention.
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Mitsubishi Motors233 views
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4231 views
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Panasonic229 viewsAwful costume I thought.
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Volkswagen Golf218 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-swing203 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-V201 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 McLaren200 viewsBest-looking car with gills.
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Lamborghini Murcielago196 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.195 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 Murcielago189 viewsNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.
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Volkswagen189 views
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Nissan GT-R Proto188 views
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Subaru R1 and Subaru 360188 viewsThe new ladybug meets the old.
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Rolls Royce Phantom184 views
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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.183 viewsToyota had a large spread in the Center Hall.
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Daihatsu183 views
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Daihatsu181 viewsA show worth seeing twice.
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Mitsubishi Motors179 viewsShe attracted a big crowd of snapshooters and oglers.
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Nissan Pivo173 views
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Chevorlet Corvette Z06172 views
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Volkswagen170 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.&quo167 viewsThe best-looking rear at the show...
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Honda Sports 4 Concept167 viewsI smiled at her, and she smiled back...
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Porsche 911 Carrera167 viewsRed was definitely the most popular car color at the show.
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti165 views
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BMW Z4 Coupe Concept162 viewsMatte paint finish, no gloss.
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Daihatsu160 viewsDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible158 viewsCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?
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Nissan booth154 views
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