Toyota Crown 1955

This was later stripped back to its ladder frame chassis to create the SB truck before being modified and redesigned once again to produce the related SC, SD and SF versions. Of these, only the four-door SF (1951-1953) saloon was ever produced in any number, primarily in response to high demand from taxi companies as private car ownership was still negligible in Japan in the early Fifties. Toyota Crown 1955 Under the bonnet was the proven 1.5-litre 48bhp R-series engine and a three-speed manual transmission linked to a column shift mechanism. Drive was transferred to the rear wheels via a hypoid-gear differential, while the brakes and clutch were both operated hydraulically. Inside the car were bench seats front and rear, which could accommodate a total of six passengers. Toyota Crown 1955 Whereas Toyota’s previous passenger cars shared their ladder frame underpinnings and suspension setup with its light commercial vehicles, the four-door Crown 1955 saloon was better tailored to its target market. It featured a newly designed suspension setup that incorporated independent double wishbones and coil springs, with the rear adopting three semi-oval leaf springs.

Added 21 Jun 2026