| Vintage and classical vehicles have always inspired car | | | | vehicles. Honda fought a lengthy battle and prevailed |
| enthusiasts, around the world. Historically, American | | | | over a stern opponent. To preserve the sanctity of |
| cars have been among the spotlights, in every major | | | | the car, only 1800 units were produced worldwide. |
| motor show. So much emphasis is laid on the | | | | Ever imagined where the new S2000 did come from? |
| mechanics and design of the classical American cars | | | | Yes, it is the re-carnation of its original Honda S600 |
| that people have forgotten about the Asian vintage | | | | version. |
| cars that rivaled the best in the history. One of the | | | | Nissan Figaro |
| reasons behind the success of the American cars | | | | The car was first introduced in the 1989 Tokyo |
| was its reliance on a heavy iron framework that was | | | | motor show. Consequently the production started in |
| solid enough to stand the test of times. It is only | | | | 1991. Nissan Figaro was sloganned, 'Back to the |
| now; avid collectors are turning to the power of the | | | | future'. Its retro looks and a typical Japanese style |
| Japanese and Asian vintage cars that have nearly | | | | made it such an instant hit that it was often sold by |
| been forgotten. Here we look at some of the three | | | | a lottery. Another funky detail was the original topaz |
| greatest classical machines: | | | | mist color that was least popular among the general |
| Honda S600 | | | | public. Only 2000 models with topaz were sold initially |
| The Honda S600 roadster was first reveled in the | | | | which than became highly sought after color scheme. |
| Tokyo auto show, back in 1962. The unveiling of this | | | | The vintage model provided every luxurious amenity |
| majestic beauty was riddled with controversies. | | | | that anyone would crave for. It had leather seats, |
| Honda Company, for the first time took a great risk | | | | CD player, open roof and air conditioning. Celebrities |
| by competing with established manufacturers for a | | | | made it popular, thereafter. It was first seen in |
| sports design. The design and the red color of the | | | | Doctor WHO. Initially it was sold to Japanese public |
| speedster became an instant hit with not only the | | | | but greater demand made manufactures export it to |
| Japanese but also many foreign clients. Japanese | | | | other countries, as well. There are only 20,000 |
| government was reluctant to put a red car on road. | | | | models, ever sold. |
| The red color was always used for emergency | | | | |