Category Archives: honda

The 3D Nostalgic Artwork of Ota Takashi

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Ben Hsu

We know you’re all craving the soothing flavor of carrot shochu, but alas, limited edition bottles of Kimi Kurasu Machi have either sold out or were unavailable in your prefecture to begin with. What now? Calm your nerves with the … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, honda, mazda, museum, nissan, toyota | Tagged 510, bluebird, civic, cvcc, datsun, honda, honda s600, honda s800, japanese paper craft, mazda, nissan, ohta takashi, ota takashi, prince, rx-8, skyline, sports 800, toyota | 6 Comments

SEMA 2009: Nostalgics from Subaru and Honda

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Ben Hsu

The floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center is much sparser than it has been in recent years, but SEMA 2009 is still several times the size of some Central American nations. We were heartened to see more and more … Continue reading →

Posted in events, honda, subaru | Tagged civic, civic 1200, cr-x, honda, legacy, mugen, mugen cr-x, n600, s2000, s2000 cr, sambar, sema, sema 2009, subaru, subaru 360, vip | 21 Comments

Actual Nostalgic Cars at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Ben Hsu

We’ve talked enough about retro themed cars at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, so here are some actual vintage cars from the event. Makuhari Messe has two main halls, where Japan’s automakers reveal to the world their next supercars and … Continue reading →

Posted in honda, mazda, suzuki, toyota | Tagged accord, alto, concept, concept car, cvcc, fronte alto, honda, mazda, rx-500, sports 800, sports 800 gas turbine, sports 800 hybrid, suzuki, tokyo motor show, tokyo motor show 2009, toyota | 5 Comments

Retro Honda EV-N and CR-Z at the Tokyo Motor Show

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Ben Hsu

As far as Tokyo Motor Show news goes, it could be hard to top Toyota‘s heartstopper Lexus LFA from yesterday. Honda, however, may kill you with cuteness instead. We told you about the Honda EV-N Concept and resurrected CR-X recently, … Continue reading →

Posted in honda | Tagged cb1100, cr-x, cr-z, ev-n, ev-n concept, honda, honda n360, honda n600, rc166, tokyo motor show, tokyo motor show 2009 | 12 Comments

EVENTS: JCCS Part Seven: So Hard to Say Goodbye

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Well folks, we’ve come to the end of our JCCS 2009 coverage. Honestly, we’re getting a bit misty eyed just thinking about it. Organizers Koji and Terry Yamaguchi told us that out of 400-plus cars displayed, 120 were first-timers. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, toyota | Tagged abc hobby, acura, ae86, bluebird, bluebird 210, cabe toyota, celica, corolla, crx si, datsun, datsun 1000, honda, integra, japanese classic car sh, japanese classic car show, jccs, jccs 2009, mooneyes, nissan, sports 800, sr5, sunny, sunny b10, te51, toyota | 14 Comments

EVENTS: JCCS 2009 Part Five: The Mod Squad

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Ben Hsu

As John is fond of saying, “Anyone can restore a car. It takes a real man to cut it up.” In Part Four of our week-long JCCS blitz we highlighted some of the faithful restorations that even Sherlock Holmes probably … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, mitsubishi, nissan, toyota | Tagged 200sx, accord, accord b18, b110, bluebird, corolla, corolla levin, corona mark II, cressida, datsun, datsun 1200, datsun 510, honda, kp61, mango, mx32, mx73, nissan, peanut, rt60, silvia s12, sprinter, sprinter trueno, starlet, sunny, te27, te72, toyota | 10 Comments

EVENTS: JCCS 2009 Part Four: Rolling Stock

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Ben Hsu

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Friday Video to bring you more Japanese Classic Car Show sweetness. We love the fact that, like muscle cars, J-tin is ripe for modification. But sometimes it’s nice to see a faithfully restored example or … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, toyota | Tagged 1979 prelude, 240z, accord, b210, capella, corona, crown, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, honda, honey bee, japanese classic car show, japanese classic car show 2009, jccs, jccs 2009, lancer celeste, luce, mazda, mazda r360, mitsubishi, ms55, ms75, n360, n600, nissan, plymouth arrow, publica, rt40, rx-2, rx-3, rx-4, rx-7, rx-7 10th anniversary, s30 z, s50 crown, savanna, sports 1600, sunny, toyota, up10, z-act, z600 | 4 Comments

EVENTS: JCCS 2009 Part Two: Wagons Ho!

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Continuing with our JCCS 2009 coverage, here are the cars from my personal favorite category — the wagons! This restored orange Datsun 510 was gorgeous, and aside from the re-upholstered interior it looks like it could have driven off the … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, kei, mazda, nissan, toyota, wagons | Tagged 510, 910 maxima, bluebird, civic, cony, cony 360, corolla, cressida, cvcc, datsun, honda, mazda, mx32, mx62, mx72, nissan, rx-3, te72, toyota, wagon, wagons | 9 Comments

EVENTS: Japanese Classic Car Show 2009 Preview

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Ben Hsu

We are tired and overheated from running at redline all day at the JCCS. But we are happy to report that the 2009 Japanese Classic Car Show was the best one yet, with plenty of old school goodness to blow … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, jccs, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged c110 skyline, datsun, datsun 240z, dr30 skyline, honda, japanese classic car show, jccs, jccs 2009, mazda, mugen cf-48, nissan, skyline, toyota | 9 Comments

Honda EV-N: Retro-Electric at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Moments ago, Honda revealed the cars it plans to display at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show this October. And looky here – a new concept paying homage to the N-series! Details on the EV-N Concept remain sparse, though more will … Continue reading →

Posted in honda, Next Version | Tagged cr-z concept, ev-n concept, honda, honda cr-x, honda cr-z, honda ev-n, honda n360, honda n600, honda super cub, Next Version | 13 Comments

61 J-Tin Sightings in Alameda

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Our buddy Murilee Martin over at Jalopnik has been documenting old cars still in service in his hometown of Alameda, California. “The Island that Rust Forgot,” he calls it. Out of 480 cars “Down on the Street,” 61 have been … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, honda, mazda, mitsubishi, subaru, toyota | 1 Comment

Kidney, Anyone? 6900-Mile Honda CR-X HF

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Ben Hsu

The debate about 1984’s most significant debut may not be resolved yet but no one can deny the impact of the first-gen Honda CR-X. Launched in ’84, it was a nimble two-door based on the Civic platform. Its versatility would … Continue reading →

Posted in for sale, honda | Tagged honda, honda cr-x, honda cr-x hf | 3 Comments

The New York Times Talks Hondas

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Ben Hsu

The New York Times came out with their take on Honda’s 50 years in America recently. We disagree with the conclusion that they won’t be classics (the same thing was said about every Chevy, Ford and Dodge to come out … Continue reading →

Posted in honda | Tagged honda, honda s600, honda s800, honda t360 | 5 Comments

Retro Roundup: Mazda RX-7, Toyobaru 086a, Honda Prez

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Despite a flagging global economy that’s hit Japan particularly hard and reports of the world’s auto manufacturers bailing on this year’s Tokyo Motor Show left and right this year, there are now some surprising rumors surfacing. If true, the 41st … Continue reading →

Posted in honda, mazda, mazda rx-7, subaru, toyota | Tagged acura nsx, honda nsx, lexus lf-a, mazda rx-7, project 086a, takanobu ito, tokyo motor show, toyota celica, toyota supra | 6 Comments

Our Honda, in the Middle of the Street

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Ben Hsu

This is hilarious: the 80s British ska group Madness (of “Our House” fame) did a series of Japanese commercial for the Honda City and Honda City Turbo. Note the appearance of the Motocompo folding scooter, which came with the car. … Continue reading →

Posted in cm, honda | Tagged honda city, honda city turbo, honda motocompo | 5 Comments

Last Honda S2000 to be Given Away

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Ben Hsu

When the last Honda S800 was sold in 1970, who knew it would be 30 years before Honda would continue the lineage with another FR roadster? Well, after 10 years in production, that lineage is coming to another end when … Continue reading →

Posted in honda | Tagged honda, honda s2000, honda s2000 final | 8 Comments

This Old Honda's Honda/Acura Show

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Our bonus weekend coverage in celebraton of American Honda’s 50th anniversary continues. If you followed last week’s Event Horizon to Middletown, New York, then you saw this awesome collection of Hondas and Acuras at the This Old Honda Honda & … Continue reading →

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American Honda's Official 50th Birthday Party

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Ben Hsu

In honor of American Honda’s 50th anniversary we’re bringing you bonus Honda coverage this weekend. Yesterday American Honda held a little shindig at their corporate headquarters in Torrance, California. According to eyewitness accounts, there were more two-wheelers than four, and … Continue reading →

Posted in honda | Tagged american honda 50th anniversary, honda cr-x, honda cr-x si | 1 Comment

The Hondells' "Little Honda"

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Ben Hsu

In celebration of American Honda’s 50th Anniversary here’s a bonus Friday Video. Put your hands together for The Hondells and their 1965 hit, “Little Honda”.

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Honda Celebrates 50 Years in the USA

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Ben Hsu

On June 11, 1959, a tiny motorcycle company set up shop on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It had only sprung to life in Japan eleven years earlier, but its founder, Soichiro Honda, was not known for taking the easy … Continue reading →

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