[ Chexun Wang reported ] 100 years ago, Japan’s first car Mitsubishi born. After the 100, a non-profit organization Japan Automobile hall (JAHFA) in the selection, the heritage car awards, granted this car model has a red-letter mark.
the summer of 1917, the Mitsubishi Model A start prototyping; November 1918, the model was born; to 1921, produced a total of 22. Mitsubishi Model A is Japan’s first mass production and sale of passenger cars, the Japanese auto industry is recognized as a model in the history of great significance.
that time, less tools and automobile production of special equipment, the first stage is a Mitsubishi Model A hammer handmade from a chisel. After spraying the wood body, interior features a luxurious English woolen cloth. At that time, Mitsubishi in the hands of engineers do not design drawings for reference, limited understanding of the gasoline engine, body or interior, but also in terms of the production process and do not have enough experience, but even so, still many obstacles to overcome, so that Japanese cars mass production is possible.
Design of Mitsubishi Model A manufactured by Mitsubishi Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. (later renamed Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., i.e. MHI) s Kobe Shipyard. In 1970, Mitsubishi Motors independence from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
at Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture Museum is located in the city, there is a display based on the year to re-file records crafted Mitsubishi Model A replica. https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/jp/company/facilities/autogallery (Japanese version only)
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