Robert Bowen
Robert Bowen Editor
8/11/20 9:54 a.m.

[Editor's Note: This feature originally ran in the October 2006 issue.]

If you’re not too familiar with the Honda Z600, you’re in good company. The odd little front-wheel-drive hatchback was one of Honda’s first forays into the automotive market back in the early ’70s. Call it a toe in the water from a manufacturer who sold its very first car …

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Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
8/11/20 9:55 a.m.

One of my favorite builds ever. 

fidelity101 (Forum Supporter)
fidelity101 (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
8/11/20 11:24 a.m.

I hate it when organizations changes the rules too often up to make you spend money for no reason other than not being a lying shiny happy person about it. 

 

this is a super creative build regardless, I love it!

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/11/20 11:43 a.m.

Do we know what happened to this car? I know I saw some pictures of it at an event a few years later but since then crickets

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/11/20 1:16 p.m.

In reply to nocones :

We talked to the owners at Nats a few years ago. IIRC, the chassis was reused in their current racer while the body is sitting somewhere. (This could be totally wrong, though, so don't quote me.)

RadBarchetta
RadBarchetta New Reader
8/14/20 8:15 a.m.

Very cool story and impressive build!

But if you change or upgrade every single part of the Z600, is it still a Z600? Or just a Z600-shaped racecar?

GIRTHQUAKE
GIRTHQUAKE Dork
8/14/20 8:40 a.m.

Ah, the Honda of Theseus. My favorite problem in philosophy.

Floating Doc (Forum Supporter)
Floating Doc (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
8/14/20 9:44 a.m.
GIRTHQUAKE said:

Ah, the Honda of Theseus. My favorite problem in philosophy.

This needs more upvotes. I nominate for the next Say What? column.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
6/20/24 3:01 p.m.

Gotta love the funky builds. Enjoy this story from the vault!

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/20/24 8:06 p.m.

I loved the pic of him holding the body skin up.

DavyZ
DavyZ Reader
6/21/24 1:33 p.m.

Just gawking at this build!  Glad y'all decided to bring it up again.  The finishing is as amazing as the construction and design.  Love it! 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/2/24 8:05 a.m.

In reply to DavyZ :

It really that cool and another good reason to attend Solo Nats. It’s awesome seeing so much inspiring work up close. 

Aaron_King
Aaron_King GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
7/2/24 10:31 a.m.

Saw something in a similar vein at the Grid Life event over the weekend. 

last pic crappy unfortunately. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/2/24 11:02 a.m.

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