The 1979 Honda Prelude pioneered the mainstream Japanese sports car | Classic Car | Driving

#classiccar #Honda Prelude #classicsportscar The Honda Civic was a smash hit. Whereas previous Hondas had been fascinating but curious affairs, the Civic was a mainstream product that brought the Honda name to the masses. It launched in 1972, and by the end of its run in 1979, they had sold just short of one million examples. How do you follow a banger like that? Well, Honda decided the only place to go was up-market.  Enter the first-generation Honda Prelude. It wasn't blessed with movie-star good looks or muscle-car horsepower, but it did set the precedent for offering cutting-edge technology and high-end features at an affordable price, something almost all Preludes have done. The first Prelude was a sporty car, but it was built to win hearts, not races.  We get it into more detail in the full article on Driving.ca: https://driving.ca/car-culture/vintag... Then check out our drive of the new 2026 Prelude: https://driving.ca/reviews/2026-honda... ____________________________________ Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel to keep you in the loop on all things automotive, whether it's breaking news, a new review or the latest hard-hitting column — by our roster of trusted, talented and award-winning automotive journalists. For more Car Reviews: https://driving.ca/category/reviews/ For more Car News: https://driving.ca/category/auto-news/ For Canadian Car Pricing, Vehicle Specs, Expert Reviews, Models Compare Tool and more: https://driving.ca/find-compare/ ____________________________________ Would you like to subscribe to our Blind-Spot Monitor NEWSLETTERS to catch up on all the top automotive stories of the week. Delivered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It's free and it takes seconds to sign up. Sign Up Now: https://driving.ca/newsletters/ FOLLOW US Twitter:   / drivingdotca    Facebook:   /       Instagram:   /     ABOUT DRIVING.CA  Driving.ca is the leading online destination for the latest car news and all things automotive related for Canadians. Driving’s team of award-winning auto journalists publishes original, fresh and breaking content about cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles and more, and is enjoyed by almost 2 million Canadians every week in print, online, on smartphones and tablets. Whether you’re a shopper researching your next vehicle, or someone who loves cars, Driving is your source for everything automotive. For general advertising inquiries, contact us via email at advertising@driving.ca. #carreview #Honda #sportcompact