Unforgettable car in my husband's car history - Honda Legend Coupe (KA8) and reunion
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An unforgettable car
My husband is a self-confessed car enthusiast, but there is one car in his own car history that he still can't forget. That is.Honda Legend Coupe (KA8)It is.
My husband would say at every turn, "I drove this road in Legend.or "I wish I could drive a Legend Coupe.Even now, I sometimes mutter to myself, "I love this Legend coupe so much. I happened to meet the owner of the Legend Coupe, whom I like so much, through Instagram, and to my surprise, he showed me the car at Ashiu and even allowed me to test drive it.
This time, I asked my husband to report on that Legend coupe (KA8).
Honda Legend Coupe (KA8)
There is one car that cannot be left out of the story of one's car history.Honda Legend Coupe (KA8)It is. But it is not my first car.My first car was a Legend 2-door hardtop (KA3) that I inherited from my father.And it is the predecessor of the KA8.
I vividly remember the first day I drove back then. I even remember the road. It was Route K724 in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture.
My first car that I inherited from my father. Legend 2-door hardtop Exclusive（KA3)
Until then, I had only driven my mother's Honda Today, a mini-car, but when I was allowed to drive my father's Legend for the first time, I was shocked. I was impressed by the completely different sense of solidity of the car, the way it traced curves without deviation, and its high-speed stability, which was excellent for the time.
."Cars are so different from one model to another!I felt like this was the first time I had ever heard of "the
Soon after, this Legend 2-door hardtop (KA3) was overdriven and required an engine overhaul, and was unfortunately scrapped.
After that, I was so captivated by Legend that I borrowed money from my parents, and while still a student, II got its successor, the Legend Coupe (KA8) in the grade called Alpha Touring for 1,680,000 yen.The first is the "I" in "I".
Legend Coupe, my car at the time.
Ever since I was driving the KA3, I was fascinated by the design of its successor, the Legend coupe (KA8), which I saw around town. I fell in love with that rear design, which was different from the sedan, and the intrepid front design, and wanted to drive it someday.
Legend Coupe, my car at the time.
As I recall.I think it was around 60,000 km when I bought it, but we have shared about 100,000 km since then.The first is the "I" in "I".
At the time, I was impressed by the luxury of having only two doors despite the large body, the "chic" sense of futility, the outstanding high speed stability among Japanese cars, the sportiness in a comfortable ride, and the engine that blows smoothly. I was completely hooked.
Legend Coupe, my car at the time.
Oh, my God.I traveled all over Japan and everywhere in this Legend Coupe.On weekends, during summer and winter vacations, and whenever he had free time, he drove a car.(Well, not any different than it is now, but w/e)
I spent about 16 hours driving around Shikoku while staying overnight in the car, I drove only Route 8 for no reason, and I even drove on snow in heavy snow in Kanto, Shinshu, Kyushu, Hokuriku, and any season with chains on board!
My current driving addiction began with a trip with this Legend Coupe.I would say.
I was skiing in Legend at the time, and I dared to drive through heavy snowfall.
During the course of the trip, he continued to drive the car while fixing various problems such as broken auxiliaries and coolant in the engine, but eventually decided to give it to a friend and got out of the Legend around 2003.
in fact, at the time(until about 2003)I am not aHe ran a fan site for the Legend Coupe.There are times when ."The Coupe of LEGENDThe site, called "Legend Coupe," was a collection of various information about the Legend Coupe, mainly on a bulletin board among owners.
Capture of the site as it was in 2001.
A handmade design full of handcraftsmanship that is unthinkable today. w
It was reasonably busy, with access not only from Japan but also from overseas, so perhaps some readers of this blog may remember it.
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It's good. I have a car I can't forget too.
Older cars have fewer requirements to be included in safety performance than today's cars.
Low dashboard (make it high now so the driver doesn't jump out)
Thin A-pillars (now thicker for cabin strength)
Small door mirrors (well. That's what I'm talking about.)
The view from the driver's seat is scarcely wide, and the hydraulic power steering is more linear and natural than EPS.
Internal combustion engines that are not lean-burned make a good sound because the engine itself makes a nice, straightforward sound.
It was easy to get a sense of the engine speed, and combined with the crisp transmission, I could tell the speed of the car without looking at the meter.
I'm looking for it, but I can't find it.
I'll look for it on Instagram too.
Kazukane Hills
The old cars have a lot of flavor - don't they?
There will be fewer and fewer cars from that era in good condition, and when my husband found a Legend coupe on insta.
'No way! I can't believe there are still people running!" He was so excited!
I always enjoy looking at this site.
When I was in high school, I saw a teacher driving a Legend coupe and thought it was cool.
When I was in college, my parents gave me a late-model Honda Vigor. It had a high-revving inline 5-cylinder engine with no torque, but it sounded great and I used to circle Mount Aso late at night in vain. (Laughs) Honda's design at that time was really cool. I read this article thinking that I would have a lot of memories if I drove a Vigor again.
snow samurai (Yusuke)
Legend Coupe, I wasn't always a car guy, so I didn't know anything about it.
But it looks like it was a great car.
My husband often says, "Honda was good back then.
By the way, Mt. Aso in the middle of the night sounds really nice!
It's been a while since I did a search on Legend Coupe and found myself here. I was a little happy to see the contributor's passion and the website I was looking at at the time, so I'll leave a comment.
I had a Legend coupe myself and regretted giving it up. I was still young and have moved on to a newer car, but I still think its style is No. 1!
If I could have my wish come true, I would love to have a Legend Coupe again!
Mr. Legend.
Thank you for doing a search on Legend and ending up here!
I didn't expect to see you on our website that day.
My husband was very happy to see your blog here.
And "I still want a Legend Coupe too! It's really a great car! I wonder if there is a Legend Coupe that is close to a new car anywhere, I doubt it..." He said sadly.
I would like to be allowed to ride one if I have the chance.
Thank you for your continued support.
Anyway, great article and report.
The Legend Coupe has almost no more parts to speak of.
It took me six months to find an inner handle.
But it's cute. I can't stop this car.
super malt
Thank you!
>The Legend Coupe has almost no more parts to speak of.
>It took me 6 months to find an inner handle.
I see...! My husband still wants to drive it, but it's hard to find parts....
I'd love to ride one someday too...!
I also casually searched for "Legend coupe cool" and came across this page. I think I have seen your website when it was first launched. I missed it. It must have been very emotional for you to test drive the car after you gave it up. I could feel your feelings.
A student from Kobe who is riding in stock with KA8α inherited from his father, he is very aggressive, isn't he? Perhaps, or certainly, you have traveled to the Kanto region and met him, lol.
Hello, Makku. Mr.
Thank you for your comments on my blog.
Legend Coupe, I have a special attachment to this car, and I wrote this article in the hope that you can feel some of that excitement through my test drive.
I am surprised that you remember our old web site as well! Thank you.
And the student from Kobe who is enjoying KA8α while keeping it genuine, what a small world we have met on our expedition to the Kanto region!
Probably the same person I am thinking of ^^.
I hope you continue to enjoy the blog.
We sincerely look forward to your further comments.