Photos of 50 Years of Japanese Concept Cars

Major breakthroughs in the world of transportation are generally the work of tireless research and attention to detail. But sometimes a seemingly outlandish take on traditional design concepts can catch your eyes and be the start of something new and exciting.

For your viewing pleasure, take a look at Pink Tentacle's vast collection of images from the last 50 or so years of Japanese concept cars. A few images are here, but there are many, many more to see at Pink Tentacle.

"Toyota Pronto, 1957"

"Honda Fuya-Jo, 1999"

"Toyota RV2, 1972"