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Let’s Go, Honda: Bike Lover’s Car Is a Playful Child of the Nostalgic 70s
The leisure car boom gained a slight boost in the 1970s. Unique vehicles that prioritized playfulness over practicality were put on the market, and the Vamos Honda was one such vehicle in the genre. However, its straightforwardness proved to be a hindrance, and only about 2,500 units were produced over four years before its role was over. In this issue, we introduce you to the owners and their favorite cars of this rare Vamos Honda.
Honda DNA: Innovation Meets Heritage at the Award-Winning Booth [OAM 2024]
Every year at the Osaka Auto Messe, the most popular exhibiting vehicle is awarded the Grand Prix, and the exhibiting booth is awarded a special prize and presented with a trophy, as voted by the general public during the show. The Honda/Mugen booth won the Special Exhibit Booth Award for 2024.
‘Life’ Is a Barter: Exchanging a Bottle of Sake for a Honda
The current prevalence of AT vehicles in Japan is said to be 98%. Mr. Iwamoto, who owns a 1973 Honda Life, is said to be one of the rarest AT cars in existence. We asked him about the episodes with his Life, which he has owned for 35 years even though it has suffered countless problems.
Visionary Redesign: Unveiling the Top-Voted Dazzling Honda “STEPWGN” – A Truly Original Masterpiece
The Honda STEPWGN, with its flashy black and red body, won first place in the users' vote in the dress-up contest of the Super Carnival Real held in 2023. Let's take a look at the full picture of this masterpiece, which was completely original without relying on a shop.
Ingenious Innovations: Transforming a Honda Freed with One-Off Customizations
A Honda Freed with a customized front face that at first glance you can't tell what type of car it is. As the aero is something you don't see very often, you'd think it was a one-off, but it's a combination bumper finished with a creative idea. Let's check out the Freed in detail, which is full of other rare tricks.
The ‘Odyssey’ Meets ‘Civic’: Unraveling Honda’s Fusion Design
Here we introduce the Honda Odyssey RB3, whose styling is so attractive that it is hard to tell whether it is a Honda Odyssey RB or a Civic FK. Look out for the styling that exudes a sporting mood.
Across Generations: Rediscovering Love for the Honda ‘Legend’
The "Neo-Classic Honda Meeting 2023" took place on Friday 3 November 2023 in Fukuoka Prefecture. Among the participating vehicles, a Honda Legend with Yokohama number was spotted. The owner of this precious third-generation Legend, which was left in its original style, was a young man still in his early 20s.
A Step Ahead: Unveiling the Refurbishment of a Classic Honda Life Step Van
At the event site where many classic 360cc kei-cars were gathered, the Honda Life Step Van was a major force with the largest number of vehicles. Here is one of the cars that stood out from the crowd with its beautifully restored and clean body that looked like a brand new car.
