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Brief history of Toyota Motor Co. and museum

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Andres, Aug 6, 2016.

  1. Feb 15, 2018 at 7:07 PM
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    Super informative and fun to read - now on my list next time I’m in Japan! Thanks for this thread and for bumping it today!
     
  2. Feb 16, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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    You're correct sir, I should include where these museums are located.
     
  3. Sep 18, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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    You're very welcome
     
  4. Jan 4, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    Oldie but goodie
     
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  5. Jan 4, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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    @tcBob maybe this should be a sticky in the general section rather than 3rd gen? Very cool thread.
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    Thanks brother, I have more pictures of a Toyota car museum in Japan worth posting.
     
  7. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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  8. May 28, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    Thank you sir :hattip:
     
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  9. May 28, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    Thanks, great post!!
     
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    Just saw this. Went there several years ago. I agree great place and interesting history. The food awesome...……...
     
  11. May 29, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Thank you sir,
     
  12. May 30, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    There's another museum that has a collection of cars that apparently Toyota purchased and kept in storage.
    Over time it turned into a fantastic museum open for the public.
    I should upload those pictures as well.
     
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  13. May 30, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    YES!!!
     
  14. Jan 31, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    To all curious...thread is an awesome read
     
  16. Feb 7, 2020 at 8:29 AM
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    Thanks, glad you enjoy it.
     
  17. Apr 4, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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  18. Apr 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    Thanks for the great info.
    And I wish Toyota would go back to that old logo.
     
  19. Apr 10, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    You're welcome.
    Yes, the logo has lots of history from the original Toyota Motor Company owner.
     
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    That is some great information. I never knew the origin of the TE7 logo. Thank you for sharing.
     
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