Tokyo Gallery 1

Think hybrids are a new thing? This appeared at Tokyo in 1977! It has a 30bhp gas turbine engine connected to a generator and an electric motor.

Previous winners of Japan's Car of the Year contest were on display, including the 1981-2 winner, the Toyota Soarer...

...and this immaculate Supra, which won a Special Award back in 1995.

This arty arrangement of iQ models was a hit with visitors to the Toyota stand.

Growling into Tokyo was the three-wheeled T-REX sports car from Campagna motors.

Only 100 examples of this 263bhp 2.3-litre turbo-engined, £200,000 sports car will be made.

The aptly named Conch is a snail-like lithium-ion powered car of tomorrow.

This mid-engined rotary powered concept car appeared at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show.

Motorcycle maker Suzuki turned heads on its stand.

American brands are very popular in Japan, particulalry motorcycle maker, Harley Davidson.

Sony's stand was packed with people playing Gran Turismo 5.

This Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster received modifcation treatment from Japanese tuner, BeWith.