1974 Honda Life Step Van (USA Import) Japan Dealer Purchase Review

Classic 1974 Honda Life Step Van Purchased and Exported from Japan
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Derek Weldon

[@44CT232]

That ignition system sure gives off a lot of electrical interference on the camera's microphone.

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Tell me about it. Older Minis do the same thing.

[@Banom7a]

@@PacificCoastAuto unshielded spark plug cable

[@Zenitvk]

@@PacificCoastAuto bad spark cables/coil/distributor. High voltage has a bad insulation. Or ignition cables are of obsolete type.

[@criticalevent]

I was going to say, parked next to that cell tower it's probably causing some problems lol

[@Zenitvk]

@@criticalevent that must be the source of issue. 🤣

[@BaumInventions]

From all the car channels i watch you always have the coolest cars. I really like your explainations about the history, even if itst just a condition check. Its super intresting. Dont stop that :D

[@angerthosenear_yt]

Thanks for the video! Was a pleasure doing business with you. And I'm super excited to drive it around.

[@kodessa]

oh my gosssshhhhhhh it's so darn cute

[@ef7andapp170]

Yes! I KNEW that was a Life sitting in the lot, in the last video. Cool purchase. Very cool.

[@T0mThompson]

Back in 1974 it was an extra to get a sound interferer with your Honda :)

[@banpeinet]

That's indeed a very unique car! I always wondered what these cars were like and thanks to the owner buying it via PCA I now know! :) If you didn't notice, that person walking the dog did a photobomb at 5:41!

[@None-vg1qw]

Who else remembers this from gt4?

[@thomasallen4340]

I do. Mine was a pocket rocket in that game

[@wartax5]

Nice engine sound. Very good condition too all things considered.

[@wranglerdave6452]

Bad coil or alternator/ starting system. Was throwing a ton of interference with the camera

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Just old car stuffs. All cars from this era will do it.

[@Zenitvk]

Alternator gives constant interference. In here - it is of ignition.

[@massahevangelisticministries]

It belongs in the museum

[@lilli3969]

Could you maybe make a second video where you drive this cool car. I would love that.

[@fabulousprofound]

Wow… clean example of simpler times.

[@drscopeify]

Man I would love to take a drive in that. Great video as always!

[@1985toyotacamry]

I definitely know what that is especially when I play the GT4 even it has the same year as that car. Edit :during the engine bit I don't know if its electrical but it made a tap sound and got worse when you got very close to the engine but otherwise great video.

[@angerthosenear_yt]

This is actually the reason I fell in love with this car and bought this one!

[@1985toyotacamry]

@@angerthosenear_yt lucky. Maybe one day I get one just for cruising

[@bavalenzuela]

Such a neat car, reminds me of the Citroen 2CV in it's simplicity

[@R33Racer]

What an *EPIC BOX* !

[@ct9208]

Air-cooled? It has a radiator and you can see two water hoses going into the bulkhead. That cool little van is water cooled

[@raulalejandrobastillapedro1564]

Yup, "it uses the same 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) 356 cc, two-cylinder water-cooled engine "-from wikipedia.

[@raulalejandrobastillapedro1564]

The EA-series is a water-cooled 356 cc (21.7 cu in) inline two-cylinder engine replacing the N360's air-cooled 354 cc (21.6 cu in) engine. An SOHC design with a timing belt (replacing the chain used in the N360 engine), the EA was first seen in the 1971 Honda Life. This engine was derived from the air-cooled engine in the Honda CB450 and was adapted for water-cooled application. The displacement was reduced to be in compliance with Japanese kei car legislation that stipulated maximum engine displacement. Bore and stroke were 67 mm × 50.6 mm (2.64 in × 1.99 in). A version producing 30 PS (22 kW) at 8,000 rpm was installed in the Honda Life, while the Honda Z and the Honda Life Touring (introduced in May 1972) received a twin-carb model with 36 PS (26 kW) at a heady 9,000 rpm

[@v2950]

It’s a very old car 1974 2024 50 years ago Honda Life Stepvan.

[@technocatdance]

that would be cool if someone made one of these into an electric van

[@АлександрВДК]

Wow! Never seen that))

[@Zenitvk]

Damn, it needs new ignition.

[@traveleri9948]

cute van

[@SerwerW]

tiny cute truck

[@IFlyinBaconI]

That gear stick is like a walking stick 😂

[@timtrain35]

While it might be easy to restore from a work standpoint, where in the world will the US buyer get parts for this?

[@shane6961]

Japan...that's if they are still available. I'm sure there are a few OEM parts kicking around.

[@angerthosenear_yt]

There is a community around this Life Step Vans (Love Step), so I'm hoping they may help if I need something specific. For smaller parts I plan to 3d print them.

[@ydmf2]

So cool. ✊

[@alexarcano]

Sounds exactly like the original fiat 500

[@HandIeThese]

dang i won against a beetle in GT6

[@dayashanthaliyanage9271]

how can I switch 2wd drive in Hilux ln 107 button 4wd modal??

[@pubbets7290]

This would be a great ev project!

[@angerthosenear_yt]

I was debating on this, like using the Zero motorcycle like Rich Rebuilds love to use. But due to the rarity, and the lack of any in the US I plan to keep it stock.

[@藤野奨平]

軽自動車ミニバンの元祖

[@naysillameifi8195]

Luv this car....xoxo

[@traveleri9948]

cant listing to you with the engine running