Bahman group was founded in 1952 under the title of Iran Khalij Co. Joint Stock Company with initial capital of Rls 600,000 as a transportation operator and customs clearance agent. As of 1959 the company started the assembly of Mazda three-wheel pick-up with the cargo capacity of 200 Kg upon obtaining the production license from the ministry of mines and industries. Later in 1971 the company increased its range of products to include various Mazda Pick-ups such as1000 cc Mazda pick-up with the cargo capacity of 500Kg.