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Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - Stichill_imp - 12-31-2023

I was at [url=https://www.duncanimports.com]Duncan Imports & Classics in Christiansburg, Virginia and saw one of the [url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/06/18/why-did-american-honda-restore-a-1961-chevrolet-pickup-truck/]original fleet trucks owned by American Honda. They have a huge collection of Japanese domestic cars and other special interest and classic cars.
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RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - the Ferret - 12-31-2023

That is very cool. I remember seeing pics of those in front of original dealerships in California

RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - SportsterDoc - 12-31-2023

Not many Honda dealerships back then.
If I recall correctly, I was the only one in high school with a Honda.
Quite a few scooters.

My first bike: 1962 CA110 (49cc Super Sport), purchased used, 6 months old, March 1963

Photo not my actual bike...no photos of it remain.

Ahh...nostalgia!

RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - GoldOxide_imp - 12-31-2023

... quite the piece of art.

RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - the Ferret - 12-31-2023

(12-31-2023, 10:56 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: Not many Honda dealerships back then.
If I recall correctly, I was the only one in high school with a Honda.
Quite a few scooters.

My first bike: 1962 CA110 (49cc Super Sport), purchased used, 6 months old, March 1963

Photo not my actual bike...no photos of it remain.

Ahh...nostalgia!

In 1965, Bill, my best friend in High School got a C110 50cc sport. I wanted one just like his and convinced my dad that although I was only 15 I needed transportation to my after school job and he, being a motorcyclist, agreed a motorcycle was the best alternative. We went down to the only Honda mc dealership in Cincy to look at them, but he didnt care for the plastic front fender (or Japanese stuff in general since he was a WW 2 vet.) He took me down to the Harley Dealer where he did business and they carried these Italian Aermachhi 50cc 2 strokes badged Harley Davidsons, called M-50's. They had metal fenders, so thats what I got. (Dad never did figure out the Japanese and Italians were on the same side in WW2). I liked Bill's C110 a lot better, but at least I was on 2 wheels. Still am.... on Honda's too!

My 65 Harley M 50 was like this one my collector buddy has

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RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - Gone in 60 - 01-01-2024

Back when the L.A. Auto Show was more than dealer lots just parked inside, Honda had grand displays. For a few years, they had one of these trucks, with a classic motorcycle in the back, parked in front of a mock facade of the first Honda dealer in L.A. Always one of the coolest things at the show.

RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - peterbaron - 01-01-2024

I had a few 50cc's as a teenager, similar to these two:

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RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - the Ferret - 01-01-2024

The blue one reminds me of my brothers Sear's Moped, the second one my M 50

RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - Inhouse Bob - 01-02-2024

(12-31-2023, 11:38 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(12-31-2023, 10:56 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: Not many Honda dealerships back then.
If I recall correctly, I was the only one in high school with a Honda.
Quite a few scooters.

My first bike: 1962 CA110 (49cc Super Sport), purchased used, 6 months old, March 1963

Photo not my actual bike...no photos of it remain.

Ahh...nostalgia!

In 1965, Bill, my best friend in High School got a C110 50cc sport. I wanted one just like his and convinced my dad that although I was only 15 I needed transportation to my after school job and he, being a motorcyclist, agreed a motorcycle was the best alternative. We went down to the only Honda mc dealership in Cincy to look at them, but he didnt care for the plastic front fender (or Japanese stuff in general since he was a WW 2 vet.) He took me down to the Harley Dealer where he did business and they carried these Italian Aermachhi 50cc 2 strokes badged Harley Davidsons, called M-50's. They had metal fenders, so thats what I got. (Dad never did figure out the Japanese and Italians were on the same side in WW2). I liked Bill's C110 a lot better, but at least I was on 2 wheels. Still am.... on Honda's too!

My 65 Harley M 50 was like this one my collector buddy has

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Really cute!
Bike is cute, too Thumbs UpBanana

RE: Saw one of the original "American Honda" 1961 Chevrolet pickups - Stichill_imp - 01-02-2024

Great stories! Those small bikes look like a blast to zip around the neighborhood!