SUBARU 360

SUBARU 360 YOUNG SS

The Subaru 360 was the first automobile mass produced by Fuji Heavy Industries' Subaru division. Rather than a scaled-down conventional auto, it used a number of innovative features to produce a car to address government plans to produce a small "people's car" with an engine no larger than 360cc when most in Japan could not afford a car. The body size and the engine capacity were designed to match within Japan's kei car regulation. Nicknamed the "ladybug" in Japan, it was one of Japan's most popular cars, and among the smallest cars in the world to attract a significant following. It was a significant a step up from microcars such as the Isetta as the first kei car that had four wheels and room for 4 passengers. 392,000 units were produced in Japan from 1958 to 1971. Production ended for the 360 and was replaced by the Subaru R-2.
The car's name was derived from the size of the 356 cc engine.

SUBARU360 is so popular & being recognize by so many people. Even Play Station game Gran Turismo has it own class of Subaru 360 race.

This is my first Tomica Limited box set with Collector Book No.2. I wish the get the rest of the set too.

This other two TL No. 0041 Subaru 360 cars. Which was release back in 22 May 2004 at Japan.

This is the TL collector's book. It is printed in Japan and it is in Japanese. The following picture is taken from this book, most of it is in black & white.

The Subaru 360 car No. 9 & No. 12 in the leading group

Subaru 360 race in 400cc and below category

Again Subaru 360 car No. 9 & No. 12 has the fastest qualifying amongst it's class

Look at car no. 9 goes, smooth and steady. Sorry NO DRIFTING at that time.

Anti row bar was invented back then. Look at it's row & of course there is no low profile tires too

Subaru 360 has a unique way of open it's doors, even a Sumo wrestler can fit in this small car

SUBARU 360 YOUNG SS (newer look fro the 360)

Finally the Legendary SUBARU 360 Car No. 9 was well kept even it's original Race No.

Here is how it looks like from the inside of a Subaru 360. It's only have 4 gears, the stick next to the gear knob is the hand break, the back view mirror in on the dash board, side window can not be slide down and the dash broad is all metal, no air-con, just have to turn the front side window outward to scoop outside air in to car.

TOMICA LIMITED 1972 JAPAN GP

This Tomica Limited two cars Japan GT 1972, is one of my favorite TL Classic car collection. The car in this set is Mazda Savanna RX-3 and Nissan Skyline GT-R. Even both cars did not come with many sponsor sticker on the car it still make it so detail. Both cars come with rubber tyre & wheels, high detail on the car and nice old school racing colour.

I brought this set from my last trip at Shanghai 2007. Can not remember how much is the price for this set.

This No. 24 Yellow Mazda Savanna come with a stainless steel name plate. (only come with the older Tomica Limited cars)

The No.3 Skyline GT-R also come with a stainless steel name plate for this car.

When put both the Mazda & Nissan together, it looks like the racing already with one another.

This is the look of TL Skyline GT-R, Street car vs a GP Race car. The racing version come without front & rear bumper but have front lower skirting, No front light and a inter cooler radiator.

* Sorry for the wheels can not be seen clearly, due it is black and picture taken in a low light environment. (will up date with better picture soon)