Century – All about car

Theres a new emperor in town, and apparently, his new groove is going topless.Topless vehicle that is! Yes, after 30 years of the Heisei Era ended and the Reiwa Era began, its also time for a new car to carry the royal family to the succession ceremony on October 22. This time its a real doozy, a convertible Toyota Century.Toyota doesnt make a Century convertible for the masses, but when the emperor of a country especially the country where your company originated wants one, you would be hard-pressed to refuse.According to Japanese Nostalgic Car, the vehicle is officially a royal parade car, and so has been fitted with parade appropriate features. Obviously, the roof has been removed, but the Century remains a four-door, with four seats. The rear seats have been raised 4 centimetres and are fixed at a 25-degree angle for onlookers to get an unobstructed view of the royals. Other than the modifications, the car is a stock, third-generation Toyota Century, which despite its mundane appearance, is one of the most impressive vehicles ever made. The paint is carefully applied with seven layers, and then wet-sanded three times. The front grille emblem is carved by hand over a six-week process.This is the first new parade car in 30 years, with the previous being a 1990 Rolls-Royce Corniche III which was only used twice.After the Century carries Emperor Naruhito through the 4.6-kilometre route from the Imperial palace through Tokyo to Akasaka Palace, it will be displayed in Tokyo and Kyoto and will be used for special occasions like the 2020
Origin: The emperor of Japan is getting a convertible Toyota Century

Toyota CenturyDerek McNaughton Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito will be ascending to the throne his father Emperor Akihito has recently abdicated, and to get to the ceremony, he’ll be riding in a very special one-off Toyota Century Convertible. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Crown Prince Naruhito commissioned the special one-off vehicle for his coronation ceremony, set to take place on the 1st of May. This is the first time Toyota has ever built a convertible version of the luxury car. The Toyota Century is known for its posh interior and quiet ride. Toyota takes great pride in building the Century and thus, only 50 are built per month. The cost usually runs about US$180,000, but Naruhito’s will undoubtedly cost more. While the styling may still be classic, the bodywork is a distraction from the last-gen Lexus LS hybrid hiding underneath. The hood of the Century is hiding a whisper quiet 5.0-litre hybrid V8 that can command a total of 425 hp and 376 lb.-ft. of torque when the right foot goes down. Limited information about the vehicle is available, so we’re not sure if it’s going to feature a folding canvas or metal roof, or if it’s simply going to be a Toyota Century with no roof, a Century Roadster if you will. It was originally thought that Naruhito might use the same vehicle for his coronation that he used when he got married in 1993: a black Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible. However, since he and Crown Princess Masako were married some 25 years ago, the old Rolls has fallen into disrepair, and parts proved too difficult to source. While the special one-off will be used for just one occasion, Prince Naruhito will continue to use a regular Toyota Century for his daily
Origin: The Emperor’s new groove is a Toyota Century convertible