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The products on display represent the more than six decades since American Honda Motor Co., Inc. was founded in 1959 as the first Honda company outside of Japan. The new 20,000-square-foot (1,858 square meters) display is connected to the main lobby of American Honda's Torrance, California headquarters.
“Our new American Honda Collection Hall reflects the important connection between the dreams and passion of Honda associates and the joy experienced by customers who love their Honda products and racing fans thrilled by our checkered flag successes,” said Noriya Kaihara, President & CEO and director of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and chief officer of Regional Operations (North America). “Everyone at Honda is honored to share the expressions of our history in America that are on display in the form of products and technology that have helped move people and society forward.”
The automaker wants the hall to serve as a cultural and educational hub for the local community. It’ll be open to the public free of charge during Honda’s new “Cars, Bikes, and Coffee” events hosted on the third Saturday of every other month.
The American Honda Collection Hall is located in the main lobby of the American Honda headquarters in Torrance, California.
Honda will host the inaugural event on October 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The inaugural event will feature special activities such as giveaways, vendors, food trucks, music, unique displays and the company's vast collection of cars and other memorabilia.
The hall highlights the cars, motorcycles, power equipment and engines the company has made for America since the founding of American Honda in 1959. The collection also includes race cars, concepts, images and video presentations.
When you visit, you'll see cars like the 1970 Honda N600 Coupe, the 1986 Acura Legend, the 1991 Acura NSX, the 1997 Honda CR-V and others. These cars represent major milestones for the automaker, such as the CR-V being its first in-house SUV. A 2006 Honda Insight, a 1985 Honda CRX Si, and a 1979 Honda Accord CVCC Hatch help fill out the facility.
Motorcycles on display include the 1962 Honda 50/Super Cub, the 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing, and the 1992 Honda NR750. Non-motorized exhibits include two marine outboard engines and a generator, as Honda has built more than just cars and motorcycles.
The second Cars, Bikes, and Coffee event will happen on Saturday, December 16. The other dates are February 17, April 20, June 15, and August 17. All run from 9 am to 12 pm, and you can learn more about American Honda Collection Hall here.
Source: Honda
