24032 Tamiya 1/24 Honda Prelude XX

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24032 Tamiya 1/24 Honda Prelude XX

The Honda Prelude was already a hit by November 1982 when its second generation was released, including the top grade XX model. The Prelude XX had retractable headlights built into its sleek, aerodynamically honed body, joined by a sporty interior and a tinted sunroof, and technologically was at the front of the pack in its day. Power was provided by a 125hp 1.8-liter inline-four engine, while – unusually for that era – the 4-wheel independent suspension had a front double wishbone design. Its optional anti-lock braking (ABS) system was the first on a Japanese road car, and highlighted Honda’s advanced engineering prowess. It is little surprise that the Prelude would go on to be one of the success stories of the 1980s.

Tamiya welcomes an updated re-issue of Item 24032 1/24 Honda Prelude XX (originally sold in 1983) with updated decals, instruction manual, packaging and transparent windshield part. November 1978 saw the debut of the Honda Prelude, a car which was in fact Honda’s first two-door model since the 1300 coupe had been released some eight years earlier. Inheriting a front engine, front-wheel drive (FF) setup, the second-generation model was released in November 1982. It further enhanced the Prelude’s trademark comfort and drivability; the first anti-lock braking system (ABS) on a Japanese car used ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels. The engine was upgraded to a 1,829cc inline-4 SOHC unit featuring Honda’s proprietary branched conduit torch system that employed a 3-valve layout for higher compression. Its low-profile hood, retractable headlights on the nose and flush surface body contributed significantly to the Prelude’s low drag and aerodynamics.

About the Model

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 180mm, width: 82mm, height: 53mm
• The aerodynamic form of the Honda Prelude XX is authentically captured in style
• Updated decals recreate front and rear emblems, head cover’s logo, speakers and wheel centre emblems
• Transparent part recreates windscreen (this part was originally moulded in transparent brown)
• Please note that updated instruction manual has Japanese and English texts
• Instructions depict two body colours for painting: red and a two-tone scheme navy blue and light gun metallic