関東大震災を乗り越えて築いた、いすゞトラックの礎

1923(大正 12)年、「ウーズレー CP 型1.5トン積みトラック」の国産化に着手した矢先、関東大震災が発生。図面や工作機械の多くを焼失してしまいました。一時は事業そのものの中止も検討されましたが、「自動車工業は国家の大事業である」という使命感から、すぐに製造を再開。天井の抜け落ちた工場で、修理した工作機械と残されたわずかな図面を頼りに、翌 1924(大正 13)年、第一号車を完成させました。

The foundation of the Isuzu truck — Built in the wake of the Great Kanto Earthquake

In 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake struck immediately after the start of efforts to manufacture the first domestically produced Wolseley CP 1.5-ton truck. The destruction of the quake, which resulted in most blueprints and tools being damaged or lost, almost caused production plans for the truck to be scrapped. However, in response to the social importance placed upon establishing a national automobile production industry, manufacturing efforts were quickly resumed. By utilizing the original factory, despite its caved-in roof, as well as what drawings and tools that remained, production of the truck was completed the following year of 1924, giving this vehicle the distinction of being the first domestically produced truck.

［主要諸元］

• 車両寸法：全長5410mm×全幅1830mm×全高2250mm
• エンジン型式：CP型

［Main Specifications］

• Vehicle Dimensions:(L)5410mm×(W)1830mm×(H)2250mm
• Engine Type:CP Type Gasoline Engine

経済産業省認定「近代化産業遺産」登録
Recognized as a “Heritage of Industrial Modernization” by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.