TOYOTA The “Kujira” Crown – Toyota Crown (4th Gen, 1971–1974)
Nicknamed the “Kujira” (whale) Crown for its bold spindle-shaped, rounded silhouette, the fourth-generation Toyota Crown marked a turning point in the nameplate’s legacy. Launched in 1971, it was the first Crown to be officially branded as the “Toyota Crown”—dropping the “Toyopet” prefix used by previous generations.