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View Full Version : Today, 1958, First Japanese Cars Arrive in California 1SICKLEX 01-09-04, 02:05 PM The Toyota and Datsun (later Nissan) brand names made their first appearances in the United States at the Imported Motor Car Show in Los Angeles, California. Previously, these auto makers had sold in the U.S. only under American brand names, as part of joint ventures with Ford and GM. GlobeCLK 01-09-04, 03:29 PM the day that Ford and GM wished they had stopped them in their tracks 46 years ago. TurboSC 01-09-04, 03:34 PM Good post! I did not know this... :thumbup: AdrianXT 01-09-04, 04:11 PM Thank God. The automotive community was blessed with Toyota 46 years ago, Lexus 15 years ago, and this year (nationwide), Scion. The auto industry has never been, nor will it be in the future, the same. :thumbup: Letsride 01-11-04, 02:03 PM Nice tidbit sick... asnatlas 01-11-04, 11:36 PM Originally posted by TurboSC Good post! I did not know this... :thumbup: Originally posted by Letsride Nice tidbit sick... Yes, thanx for sharing... I have both a Nissan and a Toyota :) and will prob never own anything but... Shawn tzu911 01-12-04, 02:45 PM sanx 4 sharing; i didn't know that u didn't know :D :D :D :D |
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