1970, Cars: Toyota Carina (A10)

In December 1970 Japanese carmaker Toyota introduced the Toyota Carina on the home market. Its European release took place in October 1971. The new car shared its platform with the Toyota Celica. The Carina filled the size gap between the smaller Corolla and the larger Corona.

Toyota Carina 4-door (EU, 1970)

Toyota Carina 4-door (EU, 1970)

Toyota Carina 4-door (EU, 1972)

Toyota Carina 4-door (UK, 1974)

The Carina A10 was offered with two engine choices: a 1407 cc or 1588 cc engine. Available body styles were a 2 or 4-door sedan (A12 or A14) and a 2-door hardtop coupé (A15 or A17). The car had very distinctive taillights and was offered with the inclusion in the price of reclining seats with built-in head restraints, radio, clock, reversing lights and servo-assistance on the brakes, these features tended to be options at extra cost by other manufacturers.

Toyota Carina 2-door (US, 1972)

Toyota Carina 2-door (US, 1972)

Toyota Carina 2-door (EU, 1974)

In 1972 the Carina was revised with a restyled body, new rear light cluster, filler cap repositioned in the rear quarter panel and a restyled front grille. Another facelift followed in 1974 including a sealed cooling system, improved brakes, restyled wheels with flared wheel arches and restyled interior fittings. In December 1975 a break version (called Van) was available in Japan. Production ended in 1977 with the introduction of Toyota Carina A40.

Toyota Carina coupé (EU, 1972)

Toyota Carina Van (Japan, 1975)

Successor: Toyota Carina A40 (EU, 1977)

Toyota Carina Advert (Japan, 1972)

Brochures:
Toyota Carina (Japan, 1972)
Toyota Carina Hardtop Coupé (Japan, 1973)

1975: Car spotting: Aalst, Statieplein

Left to right:

Volkswagen T2a, Renault 16, Opel Kadett B 2-door Limousine, Opel Kadett B 2-door Fastback, Toyota Corolla E20, Vauxhall Viva HB, unknown car.

1975, Car spotting: 's-Hertogenbosch, Market Place

Left to right

Parked in front of Hotel Central:

Peugeot 304, Ford (Taunus) 15M (P6)

First parked row opposite Hotel Central:

Volkswagen Type 1 pre 1968 (Beetle), Opel Commodore B, Renault 4 Fourgonnette, Volkswagen 1200 Type 1 (Beetle), Fiat 124 of Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101), Opel Kadett C, Volkswagen Type 1 1200 or 1300 (Beetle), next to the snack house probably Toyota Corolla ke26 Wagon, unidentified white car, Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle), Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle), probably Sunbeam Hunter, probably Ford Taunus 12M/15M (P6), unidentified red car, probably Mercedes-Benz, probably BMW 02 Series, unidentified white car, unidentified red car, probably Ford Capri Mk I, unidentified red car (Fiat?)

Trying to find a parking spot:

Renault 12, Citroën 2CV, Ford Escort Mk 1, probably Fiat 124 or Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101), Toyota Crown (S60), Datsun 120A Cherry coupé (Nissan E10), Opel Kadett B

Parked first row, bottom photo:

BMC Mini (ADO15), Citroën Ami 8, Fiat 600, Citroën 2CV, Opel Rekord C, Renault 5, Peugeot 204, Daf 55

Trying to find a parking spot:

BMW 1600/1800/2000 (New Class), Vauxhall Victor FD

Parked second row:

Renault 4, Ford Escort Mk 1, Fiat 124 or Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101), Opel Kadett B, Opel Ascona A, Opel Ascona A, Peugeot 504, Volkswagen 1200 Type 1 (Beetle), Fiat 124 or Lada 1200 (VAZ 2101), unidentified blue car

Parked third row:

Fiat 850, Daf 44/55/66, probably Ford (Taunus) 17/20/26M (P7b), Mercedes-Benz (type?), Opel Kadett Caravan, probably red Ford Capri Mk I, unidentified dark car, unidentified yellow car, unidentified red car, unidentified white car, unidentified dark car, unidentified dark car, probably Fiat 600

Parked fourth row:

Fiat 127, Daf 44/55/66, Renault 4, Ford (Taunus) 12M coupé (P6), Volkswagen 1200 or 1300 Type 1 (Beetle), Daf 44/55/66 Combi, Opel Ascona A, Fiat 600, Simca 1301/1501, Mercedes-Benz W114/W115, Volkswagen Transporter Type 2 (T2), probably Fiat 124 Sport Coupé, BMC Mini (ADO15)

Parked fifth row:

probably Fiat, probably Opel Kadett B, probably Peugeot 504, Daf 66 Marathon Combi, four unidentified cars, probably Volkswagen Transporter Type 2 (T2)

Parked sixth row:

Toyota Corona Break (T100), Simca 1100 Fourgonnette, unidentified dark blue car (Audi?), Citroën 2CV, BMW 02 Series, probably Opel Rekord C Coupé, unidentified dark car

Parked seventh row:

Volkswagen 1200 Type 1 (Beetle), 2 unidentified white cars, unidentified red car, unidentified green car, unidentified white car

Parked eight row:

probably BMW New Class, Citroën Dyane, probably Opel Manta A, Simca 1100, unidentified brown car

Parked row opposite “Smits”, “Luxe Bakkerij” and “The Society Shop”:

unidentified dark car, Citroën 2CV, four unidentified white cars, red Citroën 2CV, Ford Capri Mk I, Renault 4

1967, Cars: Toyota Crown (S50)

In 1967 Japanese car manufacturer Toyota launches the third generation of the Crown series. Mechanically the car is much the same as the previous generation, S40. The better equiped models are fitted with the L6 engine with 1988 cc  or 2253 cc.  Lower specified models are equipped with the L4 engine with 1994 cc. The range includes a 4-door sedan, a 4-door station wagon, a 2-door coupé and a single/double cab pickup.

Predecessor: Toyota Crown S40

Toyota Crown S50 4-door sedan

Toyota Crown S50 single cab pickup

Toyota Crown S50 station wagon

In 1969 the Crown receives a new front and trim arrangement. Production of the Crown S50 ends in 1971 when it is succeeded by the Toyota Crown S60/70.

Toyota Crown S50 2-door coupé (1969 facelift)

Toyota Crown S50 double cab pickup (1969 facelift)

Toyota Crown S60 (1971)

Toyota Crown S70 (1971)

Brochure Toyota Crown Coupé S50 Japan (1968)
Brochure Toyota Crown S50 Danmark (1969)