Toyota USA Automobile Museum, Automotive museum in Torrance, United States.
The Toyota USA Automobile Museum in Torrance houses over 100 vehicles displayed across multiple exhibition halls in chronological order. The collection includes Toyota, Lexus, and Scion models spanning several decades of automotive development.
The collection begins with the 1958 Toyota Crown, the first model sold in America, and features the 1965 Corona, which became the first high-volume seller. These vehicles mark the start and expansion of Toyota's American success.
The museum displays vehicles that appeared in films and popular media, such as the legendary James Bond car from 1967. These models tell stories of how Toyota became part of American popular culture.
The museum requires advance reservations for visits and offers complimentary access for community groups. Planning ahead is necessary since visitor numbers are limited at any given time.
The museum displays several vehicles with serial number one, representing the first units produced at various Toyota manufacturing plants across North America. These rare cars are records of the company's industrial development on the continent.
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