Honda USA: The Private Collection
06-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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Honda USA: The Private Collection
A blurb about this place: (updated thanks: "faketree")
This museum is located in Torrance, CA. near the American Honda Headquarters. It is not open to the public but is available for employee's to use for meetings. There is a caretaker responsible for the museum and he is looking for certain cars in pristine condition to add to the museum.
Let's take a look at some of the vehicles in the collection so far.
Race Much?
The Classics!
And lastly, some classic bikes.
Amazing.
Modified by doublethink at 7:52 PM 6/22/2007
This museum is located in Torrance, CA. near the American Honda Headquarters. It is not open to the public but is available for employee's to use for meetings. There is a caretaker responsible for the museum and he is looking for certain cars in pristine condition to add to the museum.
Let's take a look at some of the vehicles in the collection so far.
Race Much?
The Classics!
And lastly, some classic bikes.
Amazing.
Modified by doublethink at 7:52 PM 6/22/2007
06-20-2007, 11:09 AM
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (smithenhiven)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smithenhiven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That mugen CRX is badass. 
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everything in this one is SO amazing.
the one in japan looks a lot better setup since its meant for people to tour around it, but THIS place has some badass stuff in it too.
my favorite thing in this one is the posters and artwork and advertisements you can see hanging on the walls for the cars.
I don't know why they don't just give tours of this place, I would so go.
</TD></TR></TABLE>everything in this one is SO amazing.
the one in japan looks a lot better setup since its meant for people to tour around it, but THIS place has some badass stuff in it too.
my favorite thing in this one is the posters and artwork and advertisements you can see hanging on the walls for the cars.
I don't know why they don't just give tours of this place, I would so go.
06-20-2007, 12:03 PM
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (doublethink)
This sounds really lame, but my heart sunk when I saw that collection. I'd love to go in there. They're all incredible....why can't we go see them????
I want them all!!!!! Thank god for gran turismo 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kyles1988 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow. You used to be able to get Mugen parts at dealerships right? and whats the deal with the wheels on the delsol?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, and...they were an option. I've seen a few before. Kind of neat IMO
Yes, and...they were an option. I've seen a few before. Kind of neat IMO
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (accordselux)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by accordselux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This sounds really lame, but my heart sunk when I saw that collection. I'd love to go in there. They're all incredible....why can't we go see them????</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not lame at all!
my uncles were always into hondas, datsuns and older VW's.. So i grew up around a lot of classic imports.. Ive ridden in some of those models when they were in that good of shape, and others i would love to see in person.. I would totally take a road trip to where ever that was to see it.
Not lame at all!
my uncles were always into hondas, datsuns and older VW's.. So i grew up around a lot of classic imports.. Ive ridden in some of those models when they were in that good of shape, and others i would love to see in person.. I would totally take a road trip to where ever that was to see it.
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (flukeCD5)
where is this place located? i pains me to see that v8 motor sitting there and honda cant drop one of those bad boys in a car for us....
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (f@sth@tch89)
So where is this undisclosed location............ I think it would be perfect for a real-life Ocean's 13 :-D
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (SECURITY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SECURITY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So where is this undisclosed location............ I think it would be perfect for a real-life Ocean's 13 :-D</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol i don't know, the IGN article didn't say.
If i had to guess I would say either Ohio or Georgia, since honda has plants in those states.
lol i don't know, the IGN article didn't say.
If i had to guess I would say either Ohio or Georgia, since honda has plants in those states.
06-21-2007, 03:12 AM
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (doublethink)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by doublethink »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
lol i don't know, the IGN article didn't say.
If i had to guess I would say either Ohio or Georgia, since honda has plants in those states.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My best bet is Torrence. I'll have to ask one of my insiders to see if he can get me in
lol i don't know, the IGN article didn't say.
If i had to guess I would say either Ohio or Georgia, since honda has plants in those states.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My best bet is Torrence. I'll have to ask one of my insiders to see if he can get me in
06-21-2007, 06:39 AM
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SERIOUSLY
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by accordselux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This sounds really lame, but my heart sunk when I saw that collection. I'd love to go in there. They're all incredible....why can't we go see them????</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm with you. they should build a Honda museum, I'd definitely pay to get in
amazing
SERIOUSLY
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by accordselux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This sounds really lame, but my heart sunk when I saw that collection. I'd love to go in there. They're all incredible....why can't we go see them????</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm with you. they should build a Honda museum, I'd definitely pay to get in
amazing
06-21-2007, 07:29 AM
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Re: (Thrashin)
Secret? Not open to public?
I shot these a couple weeks ago
I don't see one of Honda's most rare cars... a DB2
Modified by MSchu at 9:31 AM 6/21/2007
I shot these a couple weeks ago
I don't see one of Honda's most rare cars... a DB2
Modified by MSchu at 9:31 AM 6/21/2007
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Re: (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Secret? Not open to public?
I don't see one of Honda's most rare cars... a DB2</TD></TR></TABLE>
well you didnt look good enough theres a white one in the pics above.
Id love to find out where this collection is housed.
I don't see one of Honda's most rare cars... a DB2</TD></TR></TABLE>
well you didnt look good enough theres a white one in the pics above.
Id love to find out where this collection is housed.
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haha thank god for gran tourismo agreed.
those are all so spectacular.
older cars have far more "personality" then new cars in my oppi nion
those are all so spectacular.
older cars have far more "personality" then new cars in my oppi
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Re: (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't see one of Honda's most rare cars... a DB2</TD></TR></TABLE>
I skipped a lot of images that didnt include any classic stuff, there were more.
But i didnt see the point considering what this forum is about.
I skipped a lot of images that didnt include any classic stuff, there were more.
But i didnt see the point considering what this forum is about.
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Re: Honda USA: The Private Collection (doublethink)
wow. amazing. i would sooo visit.
someone has to know where this place is cause there is a bunch of people there for it to be undisclosed.
what about the photographer...think if we slipped him an andy jackson he would talk?
someone has to know where this place is cause there is a bunch of people there for it to be undisclosed.
what about the photographer...think if we slipped him an andy jackson he would talk?
06-21-2007, 05:22 PM
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Re: (doublethink)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by doublethink »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I skipped a lot of images that didnt include any classic stuff, there were more.
But i didnt see the point considering what this forum is about.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, seeing that the 16 year old DB2 is more rare than the nsx or the type r I can see your point...
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Yes, those were personal vehicles
Modified by MSchu at 6:37 PM 6/21/2007
I skipped a lot of images that didnt include any classic stuff, there were more.
But i didnt see the point considering what this forum is about.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, seeing that the 16 year old DB2 is more rare than the nsx or the type r I can see your point...
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Modified by MSchu at 6:37 PM 6/21/2007
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91ED7Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im assuming a db2 is a 84-87 prelude since thats what you posted pics of.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, a DB2 is a 92-93 Integra GSR. I don't know why he referred to it after posting pics of his 2nd gen prelude though.
No, a DB2 is a 92-93 Integra GSR. I don't know why he referred to it after posting pics of his 2nd gen prelude though.