Five Times Honda Visited Hollywood

Here at Billy Wood Honda, we’ve already taken you through Honda’s illuminating history, as we chronicled a small bicycle shop’s rise to becoming one of the most renowned auto brands in the world. 

Although Honda has perhaps never achieved superstar status in the world of entertainment, they’ve still made several memorable detours to the silver screen throughout their remarkable journey. Here are five of the most iconic Honda vehicles to appear in the world of cinema:

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) 

One of Honda’s earliest film cameos comes in 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High. A 1976 Honda Accord graces the screen throughout this teen classic. Though it gets less screentime than its American counterparts (a 1960 Buick LeSabre and 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 amongst them), the Accord’s inclusion was an early indicator that Honda was ready for its close-up. 

Pulp Fiction (1994) 

Automobiles have always been crucial characters in the films of Quentin Tarantino. Michael Madsen’s 1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in 1992’s Reservoir Dogs became well known for its abundant trunk space. Then, Kurt Russell’s 1970 Chevy Nova essentially served as the star of 2007’s stunt-heavy Death Proof.  

The 1980 Honda Civic driven by Bruce Willis in Tarantino’s breakout hit Pulp Fiction is significant because it’s Tarantino’s version of an automotive recurring character. The Civic would also pop up in Pulp Fiction follow-up Jackie Brown, and again in 2004’s Kill Bill: Vol. 2. Of course, it also leaves an impression in Pulp Fiction – quite literally, if you happen to be Marsellus Wallace. 

Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) 

Gone in 60 Seconds is overflowing with luxury cars, from Aston Martins to Bentleys to Mustangs. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be the sort of crowd Honda would generally mingle in. But a speedy Honda Civic Si arrives to stir up a little chaos, challenging Giovanni Ribisi’s Porsche 911 in a race and ultimately drawing the attention of local law enforcement. Honda: making Good Trouble since the turn of the century. 

The Fast and the Furious (2001) & 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) 

It’s hard to steal the spotlight in a film franchise that features as many flashy, dynamic vehicles as The Fast and the Furious. But the first car that ever appears in the franchise is a Honda Civic driven by Vin Diesel. Later, Tran’s Honda S2000 is introduced – a standout in the first entry of the now-omnipresent series, as well as its first sequel.

Let’s be honest: Jesse here was doomed from the moment he underestimated the hundred grand under the hood of Tran’s S2000. 

The Road to Stardom Awaits 

In the past few decades, the line between film and television has increasingly blurred. Accord-ingly, Hondas have been more prevalent in the world of TV during this time. You can spot Hondas in hit programs such as The Walking Dead, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and most recently, in last year’s The Last of Us. 

At Billy Wood Honda, we have a starring role waiting for you in one of our new or pre-owned Honda vehicles. Come pay us a visit today and immerse yourself in a driving experience fit for an A-lister.