Yes, today I will share with you the true story of the Toyota bB.

The bB was originally dream up by Toyota junior engineer, Hidoi Chinkasu, in early 1993. Chinkasu was a simple man. He enjoyed long walks on the beach, putting children in cardboard boxes, and watching women ride lawnmowers.

Then one day, he realized his love of children in boxes and women on lawnmowers could be combined! He would design a super vehicle! One that could be like a box and a lawnmower together!
Early designs of his super vehicle were laughed at by Toyota executives. Yet, he never gave up hope. Everywhere he looked, the was something to remind him of his dream vehicle.

He knew that someday people would ride around in their lawnmower/box vehicles and be happy, despite the ridicule the might have to endure from others.
Always he pushed for his ideas, and in early 1998 a design of his was finally approved.

Finally, in early 1999, the dream was realized. The Toyota bB was finally released to the world.

Hidoi Chinkasu was truly a great man, but will never receive the recognition he deserves. Unfortunately, Mr. Chinkasu died early the next year from a severe taint infection. He never got to see the happiness he had brought to all the millions who like boxes and lawnmowers, but we will never forget him.


Hidoi Chinkasu
1963 - 1999
Rest in peace

 

viva la box!

and now i will scour the internet for pics of women on lawnmowers. I may even purchase a lawnmower + digicam and begin some amateur photography. thanks for the new hobby!!!

 

"severe taint infection" .........

!?

 

I believe Tetsuya Tada was the engineer who came up with the design. :rolf:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie....php?p=1358136

 

I thought women were the only ones with a "taint". And how does it get infected and cause death.?

 

At least somebody knows when something is a joke.!! Thank you!!
...and the name "Hidoi Chinkasu" means...well, ask somebody Japanese if you can.

 

I thought it was quite comical! Especially the taint reference.

 

Well I'm glad I finally got the real scoop on the origin of the bB. LOL. Great post.