{"product_id":"1988-takara-tomy-tomica-no-8-nissan-cedric-taxi-1-62-made-in-japan","title":"1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi (Orange Kanto Taxi) 1\/62 Made In Japan","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi (Orange Kanto Taxi) 1\/62 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model Car\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience an authentic piece of Japanese motoring history with the \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi (Orange Kanto Taxi) 1\/62 Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly collectible vintage Tomica faithfully recreates the \u003cstrong\u003e1987 Nissan Cedric Y31 Hardtop Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eorange Kanto Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e livery that became a familiar sight on the streets of Tokyo during the late Showa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model is one of the earliest versions of Tomica No.8 and was \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features realistic taxi graphics, an opening front-door mechanism, working suspension, and Tomica's classic \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e rolling chassis. The original orange \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e version was later replaced by a yellow running colour variation during the 1990s, making the early orange release especially desirable among collectors. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a dedicated Tomica enthusiast, a collector of Japanese die-cast models, or simply appreciate classic Japanese automobiles, this vintage release represents one of the finest examples of Tomica's golden era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Made in Japan Release\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Japanese-produced Tomica from 1988, highly regarded for its quality and collectability. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚖 \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Orange Kanto Taxi Livery\u003c\/strong\u003e – Decorated with authentic \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e markings, including Japanese company graphics, roof light, and fleet numbering. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Tomica No.8\u003c\/strong\u003e – A long-running classic that remained in production from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1988 until February 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003e1:62 Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – Faithfully proportioned to the real Nissan Cedric Y31 Hardtop Taxi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚪 \u003cstrong\u003eOpening Front Doors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Functional opening doors enhance realism and play value. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eWorking Suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features Tomica's traditional spring suspension system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Speed Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e – Equipped with Tomica's classic free-rolling \"Super Speed\" chassis. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eHighly Collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e – Early orange \"Kanto Taxi\" versions with \u003cstrong\u003e5-spoke wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly sought after by vintage Tomica collectors. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the everyday vehicles that helped shape Japan's urban landscape with the \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi (Orange Kanto Taxi)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many die-cast collections focus on exotic supercars or racing legends, the Nissan Cedric Taxi tells the story of Japan's dependable working vehicles. Based on the \u003cstrong\u003eY31-generation Nissan Cedric Hardtop\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1987\u003c\/strong\u003e, the real vehicle quickly became one of the country's most trusted taxi platforms thanks to its exceptional durability, spacious interior, rear-wheel-drive layout, and low operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognising the Cedric's importance, Tomy introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eNo.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the Isuzu Blood Bank Car in the No.8 slot. The model remained in the Tomica catalogue until \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the longest-running castings of its era. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early release is finished in the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eorange Kanto Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e colour scheme, complete with authentic Japanese taxi markings. The body features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Kanto Taxi\" company graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerima registration markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleet radio identification (\"Wireless 147\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof-mounted illuminated taxi sign with the company emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear licence plate number \u003cstrong\u003e3153\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese details accurately reflect real taxis operating around Tokyo during the late 1980s, giving the model exceptional historical authenticity. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the miniature includes Tomica's signature \u003cstrong\u003eworking suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eopening front doors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Speed rolling chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, features that helped establish Tomica as one of the world's premier die-cast manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors should also note that the \u003cstrong\u003every first production run\u003c\/strong\u003e used \u003cstrong\u003e5-spoke button wheels (1H wheels)\u003c\/strong\u003e before later switching to the more common \u003cstrong\u003e4-spoke 2F wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, making early examples particularly desirable. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial \u003cstrong\u003eTakara Tomy Tomica\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eNissan Cedric Taxi (Y31 Hardtop)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Number: \u003cstrong\u003eNo.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Release: \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:62\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: \u003cstrong\u003eOrange Kanto Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening front doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Speed rolling wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Japanese taxi livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage collector's release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakara Tomy (Tomy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Tomica (Red Box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNissan Cedric Taxi (Y31 Hardtop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eY31 (7th Generation Cedric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange Kanto Taxi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast metal body with plastic components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary 1988 – February 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening front doors, suspension, Super Speed wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Retail Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¥320 (Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Nissan Cedric Y31 Taxi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNissan Cedric Y31\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Japan's most iconic commercial passenger vehicles. Introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1987\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was engineered for reliability, passenger comfort, and long service life—qualities that made it a favourite among taxi operators across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a range of petrol, diesel, and LPG engines depending on fleet requirements, the Cedric Taxi became a familiar sight in cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya. Remarkably, fleet versions of the Y31 continued production for commercial use well into the 2010s, a testament to the platform's durability. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomica model captures this automotive icon in miniature, preserving a vehicle that represents an important part of Japan's transportation heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Orange Kanto Taxi\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as one of the most desirable versions of Tomica No.8 because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal launch colour\u003c\/strong\u003e before the later yellow colour change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly production models feature \u003cstrong\u003erare 5-spoke button wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while later examples use 4-spoke wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt served as the base casting for numerous later Tomica variants, including police cars, road service vehicles, official car sets, patrol cars, and keychain editions. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi (Orange Kanto Taxi)\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:62 Die-Cast Model Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Original Tomica Box \u003cem\u003e(if included with your purchase)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 Vintage Tomica collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚖 Japanese taxi memorabilia collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚗 Nissan enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏁 JDM collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎌 Fans of Showa-era Japanese vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 Display cabinets and collector shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 Birthday, Christmas, and special occasion gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Toyvora?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eToyvora\u003c\/strong\u003e, we specialise in authentic collectibles from the world's leading brands, including \u003cstrong\u003eTomica, Hot Wheels, LEGO, Pokémon, Funko Pop!, Transformers, Matchbox, and premium die-cast models\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery collectible is carefully inspected and securely packaged to help preserve both the model and its original packaging, making it ideal for collectors seeking genuine vintage Tomica releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an authentic piece of Japanese transport history to your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.8 Nissan Cedric Taxi (Orange Kanto Taxi) 1\/62 Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e—a beautifully detailed vintage die-cast model celebrating one of Japan's most recognisable taxi vehicles and the golden age of Tomica craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takara Tomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58756576936261,"sku":"TT-TOMICA-NO8-NISSAN-CEDRIC-TAXI-ORANGE-1988-MIJ","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/8062\/2149\/files\/F4A5E249-70A4-4E6D-94B6-F025E9D248F1.jpg?v=1785864839","url":"https:\/\/toyvora.co.uk\/products\/1988-takara-tomy-tomica-no-8-nissan-cedric-taxi-1-62-made-in-japan","provider":"Toyvora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}