1961 Hino Renault 4CV

During WW2, Hino manufactured tracked vehicles for the Imperial Japanese Army. After the war, they built large trucks for commercial users. So what are they doing building a Renault-designed automobile? Easy, they saw a need and they filled it. Capitalism at work. The Hino Renault 4CV was popular amongst taxi cab drivers, as it was… Continue reading 1961 Hino Renault 4CV

1962 Hino Renault Model PA62

The 1962 Hino Renault Model PA62 was a commercial truck produced by the Japanese company Hino Motors in collaboration with the French car manufacturer Renault. It was a light-duty truck primarily designed for use in small businesses and urban areas. The truck was powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that produced around 70 horsepower… Continue reading 1962 Hino Renault Model PA62

1961 Hino Contessa 900

The Hino Contessa 900 was a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Hino Motors from 1961 to 1967. The car was introduced as a more modern replacement for the Hino Renault-based models that had been in production since the mid-1950s. The Hino Contessa 900 was powered by a 1.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produced 50… Continue reading 1961 Hino Contessa 900