Top 10 Cleanest (and Quirkiest) Hondas at the Brand's Collection Hall in Motegi

During last visit in Japan to learn everything there is to learn about Honda’s sustainability plans, as well as drive a camouflaged 2024 Acura Integra Type S prototype, we were given the opportunity to visit the Honda Collection Hall at the mythical Motegi Circuit.

Here are some of the cleanest and quirkiest models in this fine establishment filled with Honda history.

1970 Honda Z

The Honda Z was considered as the first 'K' car in Japan. It either came with a 354cc or 600cc engine depending on the market, and offered a particularly colourful exterior paint selection.

1983 Honda CR-X

Weighing in at only 1763 pounds and armed with a 108 horsepower four-cylinder fuel-injected engine, the CR-X was considered particularly light and sporty at the time. It was originally created for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) where it was marketed as the Ballade Sports CR-X.

1983 Honda Civic Shuttle

The Honda Civic Shuttle inspired today's compact crossover market by pairing utility with a roomy interior thanks to its boxy looks and five-door configuration. It was powered by a 98-horsepower 1.5-litre four cylinder engine. in 1984, this powertrain could be fitted with 4WD.

1979 Honda Civic CX

The Civic CX was the first full redesign since the Civic's debut seven years earlier. It was powered by the four-cylinder CVCC engine with an output of 83 horsepower.

1973 Honda Civic CVCC

The Civic CVCC was the first Honda to receive EPA certification. It was powered by the four-cylinder, 1.5-litre CVCC engine which featured a sub-combustion chamber to lower emissions and outputted a total of 60 horsepower.

1972 Honda Civic

Now the best-selling car in Canada for more than two decades, the Honda Civic was introduced in 1972 in Japan with a four-cylinder engine outpitting just under 60 horsepower. It weighed 1,377 pounds and offered great value.

1969 Honda 1300

The 1300 was Honda's first "family sedan". Powered by a 1.3-litre, four-cylinder engine, It outputted 113 horsepower and was equipped with independent suspensions in the front and rear.

1971 Honda Life

The Honda Life was produced in both 2- and 4-door configurations. Its small 350cc engine outputted a mere 35 horsepower, but the Life tipped the scale at only 1,125 pounds. 

1962 Honda Sports 360

The Sports 360 was the car that launched Honda into the automotive world. It featured a 30-horsepower, 350cc engine and tipped the scale at 1,125 pounds. It never saw production in this particular form because of its small size.

1965 Honda L700

The L700 was one of Honda's light commercial truck. With an SUV-type look, it was powered by a twin-carburated four-cylinder with an output of 51 horsepower.