1979 Honda Prelude - Driving The First Generation of The Japanese GT Icon

Taking a first generation (SN) Prelude for a drive. This silver two door has a 72 hp, 1.8 litre cylinder engine with a manual 5-speed transmission.

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At the Oceanside, California launch of the all new 2026 Prelude, Honda brought along every generation of the mark. Enjoy a walk-around and short jaunt in the Prelude that started it all.

This first generation (SN) Prelude has a 72 hp, 1.8 litre cylinder with a manual 5-speed transmission. The silver two door has a power glass moonroof and a orange/brown interior with manual windows and mirrors. This first generation has fixed headlights, unlike the second generation's pop-up headlights.

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