Tomica – Toyota Century
Scale model of an automobile, the Toyota Century , made by Tomica . This example is reference 45, included in the "Tomica Domestic" series. It is made in Japan, possibly in the early 1980s ¹ . Metal body painted in black. Metal base, unpainted. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims (1H). With suspension. Opening doors. License plate "Century". The nominal scale is 1:66 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.5 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly a 1967 Toyota Century (VG20-B) sedan, equipped with the 181.9 cu in (2981 cm³), 150 hp (110 kW) Toyota 3V "V8" engine. Top speed around 106 mph. Many people consider the Toyota Century to be the Japanese Rolls-Royce. As for me, I prefer to consider it what it literally is – a Toyota, the ultimate Toyota. The mastery of the manufacturer taken to the highest limits of quality, in...