Uncommon Bases – Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude isn’t a platform you would think could be a kaido racer, but in the 80s the Prelude was a base a few builders used.

Red custom Honda with Kirin Beer branding on the hood, parked outside, showcasing automotive modifications and sleek design.
credit: ig @haisosan

The second generation Honda Prelude was released in 1982. It came with an all new wedge shape design that was much more aerodynamic than the previous generation. While most kaido racers are rear wheel drive, this generation Prelude is front wheel drive, making this car an exception from the norm.

Modified blue Honda with wide body kit and TRUST sticker on windshield parked on a road.
credit: ig @nvan1972
Modified white sports car parked in an outdoor lot, featuring Japanese text and aftermarket modifications.
Modified white Honda Prelude Si with custom body kit and aftermarket wheels, parked on a brick pavement in Japan.
Bright red modified Honda Prelude sports car with aero parts, mesh wheels, and aggressive stance in Japanese magazine.
Vintage black Honda car with Japanese license plate at a gas station, early 1980s. License plate reads ち 56-346.
credit: ig @kazuyoshi588
Modified blue Honda at a Japanese car meet, wide-body kit, custom wheels, surrounded by other classic vehicles.
credit: ig @kazuyazawa
Rear view of a modified red Honda car with extended exhaust pipes and a message on the rear windshield in Japanese characters.
credit: ig @kazuyazawa
Modified Honda car with Rothmans and レースカー (racecar) decals, wide body kit, and custom wheels, parked outdoors.
credit: ig @nvan1972
Modified white Honda Prelude showcased in a Japanese magazine featuring customized cars and enthusiasts.
Modified blue Honda Prelude parked with custom wide body kit and spoiler, showcasing Japanese license plate.
credit: @mpjagwt
Japanese street racing crew with modified Honda and camera crew at event.
credit: @prkbkr
A person with blonde hair and blue eyes sitting in a vehicle, looking at the camera with a serious expression.

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