When the pint-sized Honda 600
Coupe arrived in America back in the early Seventies, it looked like a
Hot Wheels toy in a sea of pedal cars; it still does. Size aside, the
600 has niceties such as solid unibody construction, front disc brakes,
rack-and-pinion steering and a 598cc, air-cooled, two-cylinder 36hp
engine that gives the 1,312-pound coupe the ability to achieve 42 miles
per
gallon. Riding on tiny 10-inch wheels, it accommodates four passengers
in its very cozy interior. Quick acceleration is not its forte, but oh
what fun it is to drive. A two-door sedan was also made, but the cuddly
coupe is the one to have. Typical Honda engineering and build quality
are
evident throughout, and if you can find an owner who is willing to
sell, you can get one for around $3,000. The 600 is the Isetta of the
Seventies, it’s just that no one has realized that yet
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