60 Year With Honda

In 1965 Honda was sold through distributers and in Western Canada that was Fred Deeley Ltd. and when Fred Deeley son, Canadian Hall of Fame member Trev Deeley convinced his dad to become the Honda distributer in Canada they became the third distributer in the English speaking world.  The Honda Centre then located at 145 Robson Street in Vancouver was one of the first Honda dealers. In 1665 there was a superb line up of products and Honda attracted a whole new rider base with, what is now recognized as one of the best advertising campaigns in history. The slogan "You Meet The Nicest People on a Honda" became the reality to a whole new generation of riders.

These images are from the original pamphlet printed in February 1966

 The Step Thru's and Sports Lightweights

The Family of Twins

It was a heady time to be a motorcycle dealer as the West was just waking up to motorcycles being

transportation solutions for anyone. 

Fast forward 60 years and we can tell you "You Still Meet The Nicest People on a Honda"