The company Toyota was founded by Sakichiego Toyoda in 1918 (Toyoda Spinning and Weaving Co., Ltd.) and then further developed by his son, Ki'ichirō Toyoda. At the beginning of its existence it produced the loom, spinning (early activity dates back to 1885 years). However, already in 1933. Department was established having to deal with car manufacturing. In 1935, a prototype of Toyota A1, and in 1936 began production of the Toyota AA. After the war, production resumed as early as 1947. In 1951, a prototype of the Toyota BJ, inspired by the design of the Jeep MB, giving rise to a series of Land Cruiser.