Just about everybody in Texas knows that building a car is no easy thing, particularly because there are so many small moving parts that require a lot of love and attention in order to ensure the automobile drives the way it’s supposed to. Of course, it’s hard enough to build a modern automobile with brand new parts that are, for the most part, readily available. Rebuilding an older model, like, say, the first-ever Honda vehicle sold in the United States back in 1969, is a much tougher row to hoe.
That first Honda car, however, is an important one to the success of the brand in the U.S. Called the N600, it helped launch a revolution in America toward smaller Japanese-made models rather than the gigantic gas-guzzlers manufactured in Detroit. To help pay homage to that original N600, Honda allowed Los Angeles-based mechanic Tim Mings to fully restore the very first example of that model to roll off the assembly line. To make things even better, they filmed the whole thing and turned the footage into a documentary entitled “Serial One,” which shows, step-by-step, just how the vehicle was rejuvenated.
“We’re so proud to bring the story of Honda’s roots in the U.S. to life through the restoration of this vehicle,” said Alicia Jones, Honda social media manager. “Finding Serial One, the very first Honda N600 test vehicle in American, and documenting the meticulous process of bringing it back to life really embodies the Honda spirit. We can’t wait for viewers to come along with us on this journey.”
Frankly, we have the N600 to thank for respected models like the Honda Civic and, later, the Honda Accord, which is why we plan on watching the documentary here at Gillman Honda of San Antonio, we certainly do hope that big-time fans of the brand give it a gander, as well.
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