Mizushima

The Age of Three-Wheelers

In 1946, Mitsubishi began production of the Mizushima, 0.4 ton capacity three wheeler cargo transport featuring a folding top and windshield. The Mizushima was tough, reliable and economical, virtues which won it a strong and loyal following in those hard yet growing years. The first models produced were designed as small cargo transports but a few years later variations were expanded to include a light van, open wagon, trailer tractor and passenger models. As an example, the TM3D produced between 1948 and 1950, featured an enclosed passenger cabin. This model was built in response to the public's request for a more passenger oriented model. Like the body variations, the cargo variations also grew from the original 0.5 ton to include 0.75 ton, 1.0 ton, 1.5 ton and 2.0 ton models. Mitsubishi continued to produce the popular Mizushima line until 1962 by which time more than 90,000 units were produced.