1980 Honda Prelude.

September 5, 2013

8 comments

8 comments:

CM said...

I see 3-4 OPC's! Debating whether the Passat counts, haven't seen one for long time.

Mikael said...

Hahaa, the car under that hood instantly reminded me of The Beast...

http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?200984-The-Beast-former-Rolls-Royce-badged-Merlin-Meteor-engined-car

Anonymous said...

Is that the luxurious landau model??

Spiff said...

That's a '79, the first year for the Prelude and the only year with those side marker lights. For 1980 they became more rectangular and were moved up on the fenders. (Never knew why... these were more attractive.)

CarOli said...

Love these mini Benz 450SLC knockoffs. Thanks for the side marker info...never noticed that before. Definitely like these better than the bike reflectors on later years!

Wonder if this had the two speed Hondamatic since there is no "5-speed" badge on the back?

Justin said...

I'm interested in that Nova behind it, to say the least.

Tony Piff said...

lolz @ the 450slc reference.

i can't tell what the owner is going for here, but the black hood is a pretty badass custom touch.

crazy rare.

Tony Piff said...

i think i spent a few minutes driving north on I5 alongside this car at 70 mph a few weeks ago.