1960 Mazda K360

The Mazda K360 was a three-wheeled light truck produced from 1959 to 1969 with a total of 280,000 examples built. It served as a replacement for the Mazda-Go, and its diminutive footprint allowed it to easily traverse the narrow Japanese country roads. Power was supplied by a V-twin, 0.3-liter engine producing 11 horsepower and providing a top speed of 40 mph. The transmission was a three-speed manual and the total weight tipped the scales at just over 1,000 pounds.

The motor was positioned behind the cab, providing excellent handling.

The Mazda K360 had a length of 2.975 meters, a width of 1.28 meters, and stood 1.43 meters tall.

Utilitarian in nature but rather sophisticated, the little K360 midget trucks had independent dual mechanical and hydraulic brake systems, a 'self-starting' motor, a safety glass windshield, a steering wheel instead of handlebars, large doors and sliding windows. Ventilation to the cabin was provided by four opening vent doors.

by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2025