Nissan Prince Royal
The Japanese auto industry is rapidly gaining momentum in the early 1960-ies, and the Imperial court sought a Japanese auto manufacturer to produce a suitable car for the Emperor of Japan. In September 1965, the Prince motor company announced that they will provide two vehicles for the Emperor. The first will be ready by 1966, another in 1967. In May 1966, Prince Motor Co. merged with Nissan Motor co., and so Nissan was added to the name of the car. Prince Motor company was established connection with the Imperial court before, when they introduced the first Prince Gloria crown Prince Akihito of one year wedding anniversary gift, the gift to the crown Prince, called the Prince sedan in 1954. The heir to the throne was the second reason for the Japanese post-war car to use a V8 engine, the first was a Toyota Crown eight in 1964. Due to the massive weight 3.200 kg 7.054 pound, and 6.437 CC 391 Ki Prince series W64 V8 with overhead valves, with a capacity of 260 HP 191.2 kW 256.4 HP was used along with custom 8.90-15 Bridgestone tyres. Front independent double wishbone, helical suspension with leaf springs at the rear. Drum brakes were used with force. Three-speed GM super turbine 400 THM400 automatic transmission used with the gear lever mounted on the steering column. American the cause of transmission was used for expediency, in that Japanese manufacturers have not developed CAT cope with the torque from the Prince built V8 engine. When the Emperor is riding inside, the Imperial standard displayed on the top of the grid. Additional medallion known as the Imperial seal of Japan, also appears on the front and rear of the car license plate, to the exterior of both rear passenger doors, displaying a 16 petal chrysanthemum, Golden color, in reference to the Chrysanthemum throne of Japan. The car is equipped with rear doors that open with a wider angle. The interior has a total of eight passengers. There are three rows of seats. The two rear seats folding type for security personnel. In the center between the seats bar for drinks. The rear seats were covered in soft 100% wool upholstery, while the driver has leather seats. The Windows have curtains and double glass, which allows the passenger compartment must be sealed for extra protection. The phone is used to communicate with the driver. When the heir to the throne was in operation, additional public transport used Nissan President for various transport needs. The vehicle was removed from service on 7 July 2006, when the Toyota century Royal was presented for service to replace them. Previous vehicles used for the carriage of the previous emperors had a rolls-Royce Phantom V used in the 1960s which replaced the Mercedes-Benz 770s that were used from 1930-ies.
