1967 Hino Contessa 1300S Coupe

Description

Styled by Giovanni Michelotti, the svelte Hino Contessa blends European flair with Japanese engineering. The 1300S variant offered here is the sportiest trim in the lineup, with its dual carburetion and performance chassis tuning. Its rarity, motorsport associations, and distinctive design make it a niche collectible among enthusiasts seeking something truly unconventional. It also helps that Pete Brock beat the odds (and Carroll Shelby) with a Hino.

This 1967 Hino Contessa 1300S Coupe—believed by the seller to be one of only two Sport models stateside and covered in detail in an episode of the "Classics in Motion-A Deep Dive" episode—is finished in white over black vinyl and retains a period ‑correct presentation throughout. Said to have been imported from Japan in 2019 and acquired by the seller in 2025, it is powered by a rear-mounted 1,251cc GR100 inline‑four paired with a four‑speed manual transaxle. Notable equipment includes front disc brakes, dual Mikuni carburetors, fender mirrors, and an ANSA exhaust. This Contessa coupe has been tastefully modified with period-style modifications like front and rear bumper deletions, lowering springs, and 14” SSR wheels. Recent servicing includes carburetor overhauls, a brake system refresh, and fuel system cleaning.

This right-hand drive 1967 Hino Contessa 1300S is now offered with spare parts including removed engine tins, importation documentation, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• One of only a handful to have been imported into the United States

• Rear-mounted 1,251cc GR100 inline‑four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle

• Finished in white paint over a black vinyl interior with a 2+2 cabin configuration

• Designed by Giovanni Michelotti; PD-series coupe with Sport trim equipment

• Equipped with features from the “Sportskit” factory trim

Factory Equipment

• Rear engine, rear-wheel‑drive platform

• Woodgrain dash trim and mixed factory instrumentation

• Right-hand drive

• Front disc brakes, rear drums, and lowering springs

• Push-button AM radio

• Fender-mounted mirrors and vent windows

• Dual 40mm Mikuni side-draft carburetors

Modifications

• Exterior:

  • Gold 14” SSR wearing 165/70R14 Federal Super Steel 657 tires

  • Front inner fender liners and rear fenders modified for wheel clearance

  • Repainted white under previous ownership

  • Rear lowering springs

• Interior:

  • Glovebox-mounted audio system

  • Japanese electronic toll collection device

  • Pete Brock signature on glovebox door

• Powertrain & Mechanical:

  • ANSA muffler with polished twin outlets

Servicing

Maintenance reported by the seller in 2025 is said to have included:

• Fuel system serviced: fuel tank cleaned, new fuel pump installed

• Dual Mikuni carburetors overhauled

• Front brake calipers rebuilt and pads replaced

• Rear drums cleaned; brake fluid serviced

• New spark plugs and battery

• Oil and filter changed

Known Imperfections

• Areas of corrosion noted under the car

• No interior floor covering

• Pitting visible on exterior badging

Ownership History

The seller reports this Contessa was imported into the United States in 2019 and was acquired by the seller in 2025. Believed to be one of a handful of 1300S models currently in the U.S., it has been maintained as a period correct‑correct driver with mechanical servicing. Just a few kilometers have been added under current ownership.

Included Items

• Pete Brock-autographed Contessa artwork

• Spare parts

• Removed front and rear bumpers

• Removed engine tin components

• Importation documentation from 2019

• Two keys

Additional Information

From the seller, “An incredibly rare piece of Japanese automotive history. The 1300S Sport package appears to be an authentic factory configuration, and this coupe drives exactly as such—light, rev happy, and uniquely charismatic. I’ve focused on proper mechanical sorting since purchase. If you’re looking for something truly distinctive, this is it.”