Mr. Kenya Nakamura established production facilities for mass production of Toyota automobiles and led the development of Toyota Crown, a genuine domestic product, and other Toyota passenger cars as Toyota’s first product manager. In recognition of these achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induce Mr. K. Nakamura into the Hall of Fame.

A 2000-ton press machine installed in 1951.

An early Crown on test (Nakamura can be seen on the far left).

Production line for the first generation Crown.

The R-type engine, which was used in various machines, pictured with the men behind its development: Nakamura (left), Hasegawa (centre) and Yabuta.

The original Century, which was a project led by Nakamura.

Experimental single-shaft gas turbine and battery hybrid set-up installed in the Sports 800 model.