Cold Tea Collective had a sneak peek of the new American Honda Collection Hall in Torrance, California, earlier in the summer. It is now open to the public with free “Cars, Bikes & Coffee” events starting in October 2023. Visitors can learn about the history of bringing this Japanese brand to America in 1959 and how its focus on innovation and efficiency has driven it to be an automotive market leader for several decades.
The Honda Civic, Accord, Prelude, CRX, HRV, and expansion of its collection under the Acura brand with the Acura Integra, Legend, NSX, and RSX (to name a few) made their way onto the driveways of Asian American homes and into influential cornerstones of pop culture from film, television, music, and more.
This is our list of our favorite Honda cars through the years currently displayed at the Honda Collection Hall.
Honda Civic
The Civic was and has been one of the most accessible vehicles from the day we got our learner’s permit. From its price point to flexibility and an expression of our drive to pursue our dreams, the Civic is a car that is the definition of a glow-up.
First introduced to the U.S. in 1973, the Civic remains America’s best-selling small car, with global sales nearing 30 million. Last year, the Honda Civic was named the 2022 North American Car of the Year.
For many, the Honda Civic was the first vehicle for young drivers and first-time car buyers. I vividly recall getting picked up in my friend’s black Civic Hatchback just to drive and talk or do donuts in fresh snow when I was a teenager more than 15 years ago.
Fast forward to summer 2023, Civic Nation had its special moment at the 88rising Head in the Clouds Festival in Los Angeles. As the festival’s first official automotive partner, the “88 Type R Honda Customs Shop” tuner car garage featured the iconic 2000 Civic Si Hot Wheels-branded project car and the all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R — the most powerful Honda…
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