Cony (Japan) - AllCarIndex

Cony was a Japanese automobile brand that operated from 1961 to 1966, under the aegis of Aichi Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, Japan. The brand emerged from a company that originally specialized in aircraft manufacturing, transitioning into the automotive sector post-World War II.

The Cony brand made its debut in 1946 with a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle. In the 1950s, the company expanded its offerings to include four-wheeled vehicles. In 1961, Cony launched its first passenger car, known as the Model 360. This model was a four-seater, two-door saloon powered by a rear-mounted 359cc two-cylinder engine, which produced 18 brake horsepower. An estate car variant was introduced later, although production volumes remained modest compared to the company's commercial vehicle output.

In 1965, Aichi Machinery was absorbed into the Nissan group, marking a significant shift in the brand's trajectory. The production of Cony cars and commercial vehicles ceased in 1966, concluding a brief but notable chapter in the history of Japanese automotive manufacturing.