Honda Vamos (1970)Mytho88, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda Vamos

1970 — Japan

Muscle Era (1960-1974)JapaneseMicro Cars & Bubble CarsKei Cars
Engine354 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Honda Vamos

The Vamos represented Honda's brief foray into the light commercial vehicle market with distinctive styling and versatility. Its air-cooled N360 engine powered a practical pickup bed capable of carrying surprising loads despite tiny dimensions. The open-bed design and simple construction made it popular for small businesses and adventurous individuals. Commercial failure led Honda to abandon light trucks for decades, making surviving Vamos extremely rare and collectible.