Toyota even celebrates the milestones of their competitor
A museum is a showcase for an automaker’s cars. These include the GM Heritage Center and BMW Welt as well as the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Some even have a single model. The National Corvette Museum is a good example.
There are however a few exceptions to this rule. There is the Henry Ford Museum in America and the Toyota Automobile Museum Japan. These museums are run by automakers who celebrate the iconic models of their rivals. The Toyota museum has a new entry this time, and it is from long-time Honda rivals.
We won’t keep the suspense for much longer. The NSX is the latest addition to the Toyota Automobile Museum. You may be wondering why it is there. Let’s just say Toyota recognizes the importance of the Honda mid-ship Honda.
According to contemporary reviews and opinions about the first-generation NSX it made owning a supercar a lot easier. Road-testers of the time said it was easy to drive, thanks to its well-tuned chassis. However, it was still comfortable enough to be driven home from the track. It was Japan’s first supercar-beater. It is, in many ways.
This gesture may surprise you a bit. Here’s a fact: The Toyota Automobile Museum doesn’t have the NSX as its first Honda model. There have been many Honda models in the museum before the supercar. The museum includes highlights such as the Sport 500 roadster and the small N360.
Exhibits like the Toyota Automobile Museum are a must-see for all lovers of automotive. There will also be non-Japanese vehicles on display, as well as race and rally cars from previous years.