With all of the talk about the newly redesigned Honda Accord, we thought we would take a moment to revisit the Accord’s early days. In 1976, The Accord hit the U.S. as a front-wheel drive, 3-door hatchback. In contrast to the other Japanese vehicles on the US market, which were all rear-wheel drive, the Accord was “luxury” coming standard with air conditioning, AM/FM radio and radial tires. The arrival of the Accord in the U.S. was a huge hit for Honda and demand quickly outstripped production with some anxious Accord customers waiting up to three months for their new car! The Accord debuted in the U.S. market in 1976 as a front-wheel drive, 3-door hatchback. When most Japanese cars at the time were rear-drive econoboxes, the Accord offered standard air conditioning, AM/FM radio and radial tires. Honda underestimated demand and some customers waited up to 3 months to take delivery. While the early Accord wasn’t perfect, it was definitely a step in the right direction and we can’t be more proud of the latest generation!
Courtesy of Automotive News
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