Chiyoda (Japan) - AllCarIndex

Chiyoda was a Japanese automobile brand that operated from approximately 1932 to 1935. It was established by the Tokyo Gas & Electric Engineering Co., which had been manufacturing trucks since 1918 under the name T.G.E. In 1931, the company rebranded its truck line to Chiyoda, a name derived from the location associated with the Imperial Household, marking a significant milestone with the delivery of a truck to this institution.

The Chiyoda brand primarily focused on producing trucks, but it also ventured into the production of passenger cars, albeit in limited quantities. These vehicles were typically designed for government officials and senior military officers. Chiyoda's passenger cars were equipped with six-cylinder engines, boasting a capacity of around four liters. Among the notable models produced were the Model H, a sedan that bore a resemblance to the 1935 Pontiac, and the Model HS, which was a six-wheeled open tourer capable of accommodating seven passengers.

Despite its brief existence, Chiyoda contributed to the early automotive landscape in Japan, particularly in the realm of utility vehicles and specialized passenger cars.