Toyota Land Cruiser BJ

Submitted: Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 14:38
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When the forerunner of the Toyota Land Cruiser first appeared in 1951, no-one could have imagined that they were witnessing the beginning of tradition that would span more than half a century.

In July of that year, test driver Ichiro Taira ended his test of the Toyota BJ with a flourish. Inspired by the Samurai Heikuro Magaki who climbed the steps of Mt. Atago on horseback in 1634, Taira rode his BJ up the steps to the Fudo temple in Okasaki city. This feat convincingly demonstrated the value of the new vehicle.

The following month, the Toyota Jeep BJ was one of 26 Toyota vehicles unveiled at a public showing in front of the Tokyo Railway Station. The BJ was considered unusual to say the least - it matched a robust 3-ton truck engine with a chassis from a small transport vehicle/passenger


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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 14:50

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 14:50
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Reply By: Member -Signman - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:03

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:03
Didn't Noah have a Troopy- to transport the animals to the Ark ??
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:19

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:19
Nah ....only Landrovers were around then.



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Follow Up By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:47

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:47
At least you admit Land Rovers were first :-)))))
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Follow Up By: Stu050 - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 17:37

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 17:37
But they haven't really progressed much since then :-))))
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 17:59

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 17:59
Stu050
How can you improve on something that is already perfect,........geez ya only have to look at me .........haaaaa lmao
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Follow Up By: Stu050 - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 18:13

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 18:13
But they (landies) haven't really progressed much since then :-))))

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Doug,
I already know Toyotas are perfect, you are only preaching to the RKI (Relatively Knowledgeable Individual).

I was going to say converted, but have always been a Toyota bloke.

Stu
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