1978

The year in brief

17 models are on record for 1978: 17 Regular. In the regular line, 17 numbers passed to a new model.

Numbers that changed hands

• No. 12Yamaha Sports TX 750 → replaced by Toyota Forklift FD 200
• No. 26Toyota Celica 1600GT → replaced by Kojima 009 Ford
• No. 27Toyota Crown Fire Chief Car → replaced by Toyota Hiace Ishiyakiimo Car
• No. 33Ishiko Pic Rover R5 → replaced by Toyota Celica LB 2000GT
• No. 38Toyota Dyna Reefer → replaced by Mazda Cosmo L Limited
• No. 49Isuzu Elf Hi-Roof → replaced by Isuzu Elf FF Mypack Workthrough Van
• No. 61Kawasaki Heavy Industries Road Roller → replaced by Nissan Skyline 2000GT-E S
• No. 64Toyota Hilux → replaced by Isuzu Elf FF Mypack Backhoe
• No. 67Nissan Caball → replaced by Toyota JASDF Ambulance (Type HQ15V)
• No. 69Corona Mark II-L → replaced by Toyota MarkII 2600 Grande
• No. 71Yamaha Boat → replaced by Shiden 77 BMW
• No. 73Honda F-1 → replaced by Isuzu Offroad Dump
• No. 75NHK TV Car → replaced by Nissan Bluebird 2000 G6-EL
• No. 76Toyota Land Cruiser Road Patrol Car → replaced by Fuso Wing Roof Truck
• No. 77Nissan Gloria Van Patrol Car → replaced by Toyota JSDF Rocket Carrier (Type HQ15V)
• No. 80Mazda Savanna GT → replaced by Mazda Savanna GT Racing
• No. 96JAL Container Tractor → replaced by Datsun Pickup