The Hondamatic


Honda introduced the Hondamatic automatic transmission on the N600 in 1969. This was the first automatic transmission of Honda. The Hondamatic had three speeds and featured a US-style steering column mounted selector. Just like the four speed manual transmission it was integrated in the carter, and so had to be extremely light and small.
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The LN360 and LN400


The LN is the nowadays rare station wagon version of the N-series. It was introduced in June 1967. Additional luggage space was created by deleting the rear bench and making the rear window vertical. It was also sold as LN400 with a 402cc version which produced 36 DIN Hp at 7.500 rpm. This engine was also used for the N400 which was a N600 with the 402cc engine.
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The N360 M Sunroof


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The N600 GTL


The GTL is the most luxurious version of the N600. In features additional equipment including a rev-counter, wooden dashboard, centre console with wooden gearshift knob, a sportive three spoke alloy-leather steering wheel, chrome decoration strips on the side, different style sky seat trim. It was available in three colors: Red (solid), yellow (solid) and grey (metallic).
The N600GTL

The Honda Scamp


The Honda N360 & N600 were named the Scamp in Australia and New-Zealand.

The Z-Series Coupe


Honda introduced the Z360/Z600 Coupe in October 1970. The Z-series was mechanically the same as the N-series but featured a more sportive and also more modern design. Even though it was named a coupe it did have two small passenger seats in the back. Access to the small trunk was through the top-hinged rear window. The rear glass hatch was surrounded by a thick black plastic surround, leading to nicknames such as TV-set or swimming goggles. Below the cargo-area was a locker that was accessed via a hatch hidden behind the number plate. This locker contained the spare wheel and tools.
In december 1971 the Z-series received a major change. The new Z looked similar to the previous one but it now adopted the floor plan and the new water-cooled engine of the Life. The wheelbase rose from 200 cm to 208 cm by putting the front axle forward. The second version of the Z was however not sold in the United States. In november 1972 the Z-series received another facelift. This included a new engine, pillar less side windows. The extra gate below the load floor was dropped. Production of the Z ended in 1974 when 40.586 units were produced. This makes this fantastic and unique car even more rare then the N-series.
The Honda Z Coupe

The Honda Life, the successor of the N-Series


The Honda Life was introduced in June 1971 as the successor of the N-series. However, for most of 1972 the N-series was sold alongside the Life. The engine was a water-cooled 360cc engine. The body was of the same concept of that of the original N-series but looked more modern and featured a grill which resembled closely the 1972 Civic. It was also available as a four door hatchback, really looking like a small Civic, and a Wagon. The Life was sold until october 1974. As there was no successor Honda had effectively quit the Kei Car segment until the arrival of the Honda Today in 1985.
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