I thought about buying a gen 2 Legend, saw some 150k-200k+ mile ones, definitely beater ones, blown head gasket and ofc the expensive one owner coupes that was listed at like $16k-20k+, but upon doing some research recently I don’t think I can handle not finding any parts at all, everything discontinued, apparently no aftermarket anything Read people had to machine their parts since nothing is readily available, mostly unobtainable parts esp for the manual specific trim, picking for hours and whatnot, not even sure if there is a sister car that shares parts. I don’t remember seeing any Legends and esp no Vigors at all on the road these past years in California, doesn’t come to mind. The Legend is definitely an enthusiast car to keep running This is a car its best for me and my wallet to admire on video, very high maintenance from what I read from an owner on the Legend forums 👀
Thanks, this is so cool, you can see the fact that the rear windows go down stock, made the convertible conversion possible, by being able to extend the glass to cover for the frameless front doors.
Yesterday I expanded a Remus from my junk car. I am so exited to get it on my daily KA7 and in the USA is a Convertible with a Remus in the junkyard? Unbelievable! For info: In Germany you can not use every aftermarket part on the car without special permission from the TÜV and the Remus (or same Sebring) is the only exhaust that is usable with no problem. People in Germany are hunting for years to get a Remus and now I see this one in your video. So sad.
@@TysonHugie And because Legends are super rare here, there are only 4 parts that are relatively easy to use: Remus, H&R springs, Koni dampers and K&N airfilter. To make Lou's turbo KA7 streetlegal in Germany, it would cost over 100k€ for testing and there would be no guaranty to pass. Power, jdm headlights, wing, wheels and so on have no paperwork to pass, so it would be a nightmare. Parts need paperwork that proof passed tests and then you can register that parts for money in the carpapers. That is it in a nutshell. Rims oder Body Kitts from the USA are not worth it. So now you may understand what I am feeling when I see that Remus in the junkyard.
Wow did not expect to see that. Kind of cool and quirky. Too bad it met its demise at 79k. Can’t imagine what this cost to build. I like the 88 you had on your channel a couple of years ago. That gen seem to accept the convertible lines better and it looked more natural than this one.
Even with the bracing beneath the chassis, pretty sure I wouldn’t want to be in that convertible during an accident. Creative, sure… but safe? Well? Cool behind-the-scenes tour of Honda’s storage space. Would love to someday see Million Mile Joe’s Accord in real life (even if I have already been in another Accord as it crossed a million miles!!).
That was a fun video. Interesting seeing all the modifications for that conversion. Would have liked to see that car right after it was completed. Was happy you ran the carfax !
Great video and sleuthing skills on that Legend convertible, Tyson! Towards the end of the video, was all that Honda literature on the tables inside the museum building being given away? I saw several people looking and some carrying boxes and bags. I know I would have done the same!
Good eye, yes! There was a special giveaway for associates and a handful of enthusiasts in connection with the museum / library going through some changes. I saved some stuff to donate to a recent Legend meet.
Nice tour of that custom convertible Legend. I'd be curious to see if that conversion company beefed up any structural components as most unibody cars count on roof structure for its rigidity.
Thanks for the video. I didn't know Joe passed away. RIP. Great guy! As far as that convertible goes, it may be too far gone to restore, yet not impossible. Wonder what car the convertible roof came from, probably some other model/make or custom? That must have been super pricey if custom made.
It's sad to see these fine cars junked. You'd never see this in Cuba but then you'd never see innovation and improvements either. There are always consequences, good or bad, for all the changes that are good or bad. Nice to see Million Mile Joe's car in good hands. He's gone some years now. I think he was an insurance adjuster. Just as amazing he drove it all those miles is that it was driven as a daily driver 100% AND driven in an awful climate. He seemed like just a good friendly man.
@@TysonHugieConsidering the alligator grain. Expensive car new and to have converted ..I'd love to see the coach builder adjustment to the window sticker for it.
Li Keke- South side this car is in the music video
I’ll check that out
@@TysonHugieI checked out the video. That likely is the car. I don't know the group but they from TX I believe. So the story lines up with the Carfax.
I totally remember this song and this video. I think that is the car
Look at that beautiful uncracked dash 😍
I owned a CR-X conv and Legend coupe at the same time. Would have been cool to have both in conv. Thanks for showing us.
You bet!
Geez I can hear Hugie's brain working overtime trying to figure out how to rescue the car!
Haha, you know me well. I totally was.
Someone really loved that Legend. Not my taste, but I love seeing unique or unusual cars!
Agreed!
I thought about buying a gen 2 Legend, saw some 150k-200k+ mile ones, definitely beater ones, blown head gasket and ofc the expensive one owner coupes that was listed at like $16k-20k+, but upon doing some research recently I don’t think I can handle not finding any parts at all, everything discontinued, apparently no aftermarket anything
Read people had to machine their parts since nothing is readily available, mostly unobtainable parts esp for the manual specific trim, picking for hours and whatnot, not even sure if there is a sister car that shares parts. I don’t remember seeing any Legends and esp no Vigors at all on the road these past years in California, doesn’t come to mind. The Legend is definitely an enthusiast car to keep running
This is a car its best for me and my wallet to admire on video, very high maintenance from what I read from an owner on the Legend forums 👀
Yeah it really depends but you’re right about that!
That actually would have made a pretty sweet factory convertible
Agreed!
Man! The conversion wasn't too bad!
Haha right?
Nice find, always wondered what happened to this ‘vert Legend. There’s a few more out there
Agreed I know of a couple survivors
Thanks, this is so cool, you can see the fact that the rear windows go down stock, made the convertible conversion possible, by being able to extend the glass to cover for the frameless front doors.
That’s true
I sure would like to see the convertible top in action.
Same!
I like going there. I think is the best salvage yard in all los Angeles.i can always find stuff for my honda
Good stuff!
@@TysonHugie because of your passion I'm keeping my 97 Acura Cl running
Hi Tyson that once was my Acura Legend Convertible it was sent out for the conversion. If you would like to see it before i sold it let me know.
I would be very interested in that! Please email me if you get this message - tysonhugie@yahoo.com
That Remus is def worth a grab Tyson.
Definitely, I bet it's gone by now
Yesterday I expanded a Remus from my junk car. I am so exited to get it on my daily KA7 and in the USA is a Convertible with a Remus in the junkyard? Unbelievable! For info: In Germany you can not use every aftermarket part on the car without special permission from the TÜV and the Remus (or same Sebring) is the only exhaust that is usable with no problem. People in Germany are hunting for years to get a Remus and now I see this one in your video. So sad.
Wow, that’s interesting about the regulations!
@@TysonHugie And because Legends are super rare here, there are only 4 parts that are relatively easy to use: Remus, H&R springs, Koni dampers and K&N airfilter. To make Lou's turbo KA7 streetlegal in Germany, it would cost over 100k€ for testing and there would be no guaranty to pass. Power, jdm headlights, wing, wheels and so on have no paperwork to pass, so it would be a nightmare. Parts need paperwork that proof passed tests and then you can register that parts for money in the carpapers. That is it in a nutshell. Rims oder Body Kitts from the USA are not worth it.
So now you may understand what I am feeling when I see that Remus in the junkyard.
Wow did not expect to see that. Kind of cool and quirky. Too bad it met its demise at 79k. Can’t imagine what this cost to build. I like the 88 you had on your channel a couple of years ago. That gen seem to accept the convertible lines better and it looked more natural than this one.
I agree on that! The G1 vert looked way more factory
That '91 Legend!! 👍🏻🇺🇸
You know it
Texas was heavy on custom back in the day
Makes sense…
I remember seeing one of those driving around in the LA area while growing up!😆
Haha pretty wild ride
Even with the bracing beneath the chassis, pretty sure I wouldn’t want to be in that convertible during an accident. Creative, sure… but safe? Well?
Cool behind-the-scenes tour of Honda’s storage space. Would love to someday see Million Mile Joe’s Accord in real life (even if I have already been in another Accord as it crossed a million miles!!).
Seems like MMJ’s car could use a few more miles. I should have asked to drive it.
Love this video, remember reading about that coupe on forums, way back!
I think I recall it too. Great hearing from you, Keith!
That was a fun video. Interesting seeing all the modifications for that conversion. Would have liked to see that car right after it was completed. Was happy you ran the carfax !
Haha had to get part of the paper trail! Still waiting for a prior owner to come out of the woodwork and comment 😅
That REd Legend.
It’s a beauty!
Great video and sleuthing skills on that Legend convertible, Tyson! Towards the end of the video, was all that Honda literature on the tables inside the museum building being given away? I saw several people looking and some carrying boxes and bags. I know I would have done the same!
Good eye, yes! There was a special giveaway for associates and a handful of enthusiasts in connection with the museum / library going through some changes. I saved some stuff to donate to a recent Legend meet.
@@TysonHugie That's awesome!
Nice tour of that custom convertible Legend. I'd be curious to see if that conversion company beefed up any structural components as most unibody cars count on roof structure for its rigidity.
Yes! Underneath the body there were some steel crossmembers welded in, which is probably a good thing!
I like visiting yards but it's getting harder to find parts for early 90s Honda.
Totally, you are right about that!
Thanks for the video. I didn't know Joe passed away. RIP. Great guy! As far as that convertible goes, it may be too far gone to restore, yet not impossible. Wonder what car the convertible roof came from, probably some other model/make or custom? That must have been super pricey if custom made.
Yes probably custom / expensive!
Really cool video. I have so many questions for the convertible Legend owner.
Haha, same here. Maybe they'll eventually see this video?
Mr Tyson Hugie I think I found a picture of the convertible acura
I would love to see that if you can email me tysonhugie@yahoo.com
It's sad to see these fine cars junked. You'd never see this in Cuba but then you'd never see innovation and improvements either. There are always consequences, good or bad, for all the changes that are good or bad. Nice to see Million Mile Joe's car in good hands. He's gone some years now. I think he was an insurance adjuster. Just as amazing he drove it all those miles is that it was driven as a daily driver 100% AND driven in an awful climate. He seemed like just a good friendly man.
Totally agree on all that!
That cool
Thanks!
Kind of a crude creation....I did laugh out loud! Surprised there wasn't bull horns mounted on the hood-
Haha yes!
Definitely was a baller car when new...maybe sports player owned but changed hands and was parked then turned in to LKQ.
Sounds about right
@@TysonHugieConsidering the alligator grain. Expensive car new and to have converted ..I'd love to see the coach builder adjustment to the window sticker for it.
Someone put in the time and money for that Legend convertible. I was part of the 3 people interested in the carfax haha.
Haha awesome!
Forgot the legend came convertible
Well it didn’t from the factory
Save it!
I wish!
Super 👍👍👍👍💣
Thank you!
Would of been cool to restore a
Agreed!
Million Mile Joe passed away?
Yes he’s been gone a few years unfortunately
Did you pull the remus?? I need one!
No it was still there!
Looks like the car is no longer in the yard 😢
My goal is to be like million mile Joe
Same here!