A New Start With All New Honda Civic

Honda Civic 1st Generation

Ban Hoe Seng’s move to Kampar Road was timely for towards the mid-seventies witnessed the popularity of Japanese vehicles for both cars and bikes.

Both cars and motorbikes were on display at the showroom

The large showroom could accommodate the display of motorcars and motorcycles under one roof. 

Honda EX-5

Additionally the yard at Ban Hoe Seng was large and received a minimum one lorry of motorcycles most days. 

The exception was the Honda EX-5 which was delivered 5 lorry loads at a time.

While the motorcycle dealership kept growing the introduction of the all new Honda Civic car towards the mid 70’s saw a new growth in the Honda franchise.

The introduction of the all new Honda Civic 1^st Generation car proved to be popular known for its reliability and economy in an era of rising fuel prices.

Unlike the earlier Honda models which were 2 cylinder, air cooled and with smaller capacity the Honda Civic had a four cylinder water cooled engine displacing 1,300cc  of power and was made available as a 2 Door, 3 and 5 door variants.

With improved business conditions so too was the corresponding services at the workshop was constantly busy and so too at the administration office.  

Ban Hoe Seng's workshop servicing the 1st Generation Honda Civic

The modern office at Kampar Road

In term of administration its staff strength had increased from 18 personel at Belfield Street to well over sixty since the shift to Kampar Road.

JAG