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Submitted by
Name: David Louden
From: Severn, Maryland. USA
E-mail: davidlouden@hotmail.com

Comments:
Apologies. I got a bit gushy on finding this site. I meant to write shifting with my left hand was easier for this right-hander.

Oh Hell,the car was sweet. Unfortunately, the cost of fitting out with U.S.-approved safety glass and larger axle prevented me from bringing it back with me. Sigh.

Thanks again.

Added: Aug 5, 2014

Submitted by
Name: David Louden
From: Severn, Maryland. USA
E-mail: davidlouden@hotmail.com

Comments:
A beautiful little runner. In my early 70's Silver Honda C9 coupe 1300 was bought and driven in Japan where I was stationed with a naval air squadron.

For an American, I was suprised at how easily I adapted to shifting with my right hand, more natural for a right hander like myself than I would have thought.

I remember screaming along with the windows down and the little chain driven engine giving me that sultry whine. Thank you for the website. Cheers, David

Added: July 25, 2016

Submitted by
Name: John Dwyer
From: Adelaide
E-mail: johnd@neways.com.au

Comments:
I owned a 1300 Coupe 9 from 1972 to September 13 1973 in Kalgoorlie WA. It was wrecked by a collision with an out of control Holden at Burbanks south of Coolgardie.

I loved that car and wish I could own another. Definitely the most amazing car to drive, a high speed tourer capable of 90 mph cruising even on hot days.

Added: Jul 10, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Shane Wyatt
From: Rotorua
E-mail: shaynewyatt@hotmil.com

Comments:
Hi all. Great website. Brings back many memories of cruising with my father in the early 80's. We had an orange 9 with a sunroof. Was the craziest little car. Unfortunately he passed away when I was 12 and due to not having a license my mother had to sell it. The gentleman that bought got sand put in the oil for being a fool. Sad day.

Anyway cheers for the trip down memory road

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Submitted by
Name: Greg Hunicutt
From: Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
E-mail: cay1deee@gmail.com

Comments:
If this vehicle had been sold in The States, it's likely I'd have owned one, given what I'd owned 40 years ago: (1) a '73 Datsun 510 (Nissan 1600) 2-dr. sedan ("the poor man's Bimmer"); and (2) a '77 Honda Accord 2-dr. hatchback.

The close-up of the Honda 1300 Coupe's front looks as if the full-size Ford, e.g. grill, influenced it.

I sure like the 1300 Coupe's overall design

Added: May 6, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Dave Perdue
From: Manteca, CA
E-mail: perduedj@yahoo.com

Comments:
I owned a yellow 71 Coupe 7 from 76 to 79 while stationed in Korea. The previous owner imported it from Japan.

I loved the car & drove it all over South Korean on some very rough roads. I had problems with the clutch & had the fiber plates replaced locally, maybe the local craftsmen were the problem.

I eventually wore out the struts, but the engine always ran strong, making it fun to drive. I wish I could find one here in the US. If I ever get down your way I would like to see & drive one again

Added: Nov 23, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Deon Hattingh
From: Roodepoort RSA
E-mail: deon@dhgroup.co.za

Comments:
I now own the C9 Philip in 7 spoke of and would like to restore by replacing the 1300 Ballade motor with original motor and will appreciate someone to contact me with parts. I tried one fella in Oz who never contacted me back. Can anyone help?

Added: Mar 11, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Martin Loney
From: Perth
E-mail: saggitarrian@hotmail.com

Comments:
I owned a 1300 Coupe from new after trading in my previous and much loved Honda N600.

The 1300 was an awesome car. I wish that somehow I had had the money to keep it as it is often, along with the 600,in my thoughts.

Added: Sep 29, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Jonathan Anderson
From: Newcastle NSW
E-mail: desleyandjon@optusnet.com.au

Comments:
I used to own a coupe 9,sold it about 7 years ago for the Targa Tasmania.

I bought it in '98 , rebuilt including the cracks in the head I competed in the Newcastle hillclimb and got a fair time and best presented. I competed in the 2000 NSW hillclimb championship.

I still have a set of manuals and a couple of starter motors,alternators and a genuine oil filter available. I am open to offers.

Regards Jon Anderson

Added: Jan 10, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Anthony Read
From: Melbourne
E-mail: anthony.read@rimskins.com

Comments:
I have 2 complete Coupe 9's and many spares that I would like to sell if someone is interested. I can be reached anytime on 0421 006 383.

Added: Dec 18, 2010