Showroom Swap: 1988 Legend LS Displayed at Acura of Tempe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- Every 6-8 weeks I rotate my cars through a revolving display at Acura of Tempe, Arizona. Today, the Ascot Gray 1988 Acura Legend LS sedan gets its moment indoors after receiving new leather, new tires, and an overhauled A/C system. Thanks for watching!
Acura Man - This Beautiful Legend has a successful history, as you recall 1987 Legend winning the Motor Trend import car of the year and in 1988 being one of the top 10 for Car and Driver. Also, that Honda was the first to launch their cars to a higher level by creating the Acura in 1986. Then Toyota followed years later 1989 with the Lexus, of course Nissan followed with the Infiniti. I Love this History, thank you for bringing back all these wonderful memories. Love your Video. - your buddy Dave from El Paso.
Thank you very much Dave
Looks great in the showroom. I had a 1986 in the same color scheme with cloth interior and 5 speed manual back in 1998. Saved it from being junked by having my body man install 2 new doors and a fender. The paint match was amazing, looked OEM. Had the interior deep cleaned and it looked like new. That's one I really miss.
They are super great cars!
One thing that was great about old cars was visibility and large windows.
That’s very true!
Looks great! I feel like we could give that paint even a bit more luster. Love the new seats. The color looks close enough to me!
I think so too! Thanks!
Very nice Tyson ! That 88 is simply stunning
Thanks Charles
If not for this model, I dont think Acura would even exist today. This really put them on the map. In its day one of the best cars ever made.
Very true!
Looks brand new! Love it!
Thanks Todd!
That is an amazing looking 1st generation acura.
Thanks
It does my heart good to see these older Acuras loved and displayed like this. Nice job Tyson!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video and keep the cars coming😁
Haha you know it Gary!
Welcome back! That is one wicked looking Legend. Only thing you need now is the Type-R Teggy?
Yes! Someday
I used to own a Polar White '88 Integra LS Special Edition and always wanted a V6 Legend, LS trim of course! Such a well-preserved example of Honda/Acura history, thanks for showing it here Tyson! Props to you for turning those Acura logos on the wheel caps straight, you have the same "OCD eye" I have! Speaking of that eye, was that a '93 Accord SE in Cashmere Metallic with dealer-installed fog lamps I saw in the background? Another rare Honda/Acura product for sure...
Good eye! Yea that’s a ‘93 SE, a few years ago I featured it on the channel as well.
Just as I remember them as a kid. They seemed so advanced back then, and still do.
Agreed!
@@TysonHugie I distinctly remember my dad saying, who owned one like this in white, that although not as fast, it was a better overall car than the BMW.
I owned that exact same car 25 years ago except it was a 5speed
Awesome ride!
Such a cool move by the dealer to put your cars on display. It helps to showcase the heritage of the brand while also showcasing your ability to keep alive some amazing cars (my neighbors had a first-gen Legend sedan in the exact same color when I was a kid). When was the last time the Legend coupe was on display there?
The coupe was in there last year but I think I’ll take it back again after I get back from NALM in Kansas next month
what a beauty.
Thank you!
Oh my I want this so badly
Thanks!
That is so generous of an Acura dealership to allow you to display many of your collection in their showroom. I'm sure they love the history and enjoy having classics in the showroom for a change. Only nowadays could you get away with this. Since there's very limited inventory there's no new vehicles to sell, therefore, no new vehicles in the showroom. That gives you free reign to display as many of your own cars to have something in the showroom to display, even if it's not for sale. I'm jealous, LOL! You sure score on these classic Acuras. I would love to have a collection of retro Acuras/Hondas. BTW, that light reminder chime sounds just like my old 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
Yes it’s a win-win. I get storage for a couple cars and they get some showroom conversation pieces
honda acura is the best best best for it too
Iam waiting for use car prices to come down so I can purchase a newer use Acura.
@@patrickboyd3364 go manual. they last 5x as long. faster. lighter weight. just smarter decision and it makes your car worth a LOT more
Generous of Tyson to share his collection with the dealership!
Another spotless example from your collection - I bet this generates a lot of great conversation for the dealership. Thanks for sharing Tyson!
Sure, thanks Luke!
Finally videos about my car 🥲
Haha
This 1st gen legend LS is so beautiful. I prefer over Gen 2.
Thanks Victor
I remember back in the days I would dream of owning this vehicle
The good ole days
The Rear Tail Lights Rear Fenders looks bet like a Ferrari Testarossa if watch enough Miami Vice growing up
I'll have to make that comparison!
Wow what a perfect condition 😳😳😳
Still not perfect but pretty nice for its age!
There was a time in America when families kept their cars for 20, 30 years, some of them for a lifetime and were passed down at least one generation. They were built to last that long if properly cared for.
Very true!
The interior is beautifully done. I also love that vintage Acura door chime! Excellent example of a timeless design in Acura's past. Back when each model was't so cookie cutter from the next. The car just shines naturally on the showroom floor!
That chime was the lights on chime. The actual key in ignition chime was the alarm clock type.
Yes that was the headlights on, but I know! Thank you 🙂
Sweet!! 😍😍😍
Thanks Damon!
Love the design and look, sometimes today's designs are too fussy, too many lines, vents, and styling features. That stair bannister sticks out a bit, great reversing.
Thanks for checking it out
I was REALLY let down when he put that 1992 Integra GSR into reverse to back it out of the showroom (1:07) and the music cued over the lovely, exclusive air raid/fire truck siren sound of early Honda's reversing. 😭..... 😂
Haha gotta love that sound
Other collectors are scrounging for inexpensive storage space, Tyson just drives his cars into the showrooms of the classiest dealerships in the world! Pure genius! Can’t wait for October 12th! 🤘
Haha exactly! I have the best in secure climate-controlled storage 😄
Sweet
Thanks Bilal
I just found one of these in Odessa TX for sale
Nice find!
Sad that Acura/Honda discontinued the Legend/RLX. Also sad that there aren’t any Japan made Acuras anymore. Every model is made in USA.
Correct!
Hey Tyson. Way nice, hope your well, finally got that part, may contact you soon
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Hey sounds good! Hit me up :) Glad we got to connect.
Fits in perfectly in the showroom. The interior turned out great!
Thank you!
Wow! They let you drive it?
Well it was my car! Haha
i preferred the discontinued 2-tone look in 1988…..
Yes this car was two-tone
Besides the Legend getting "its moment in the spotlight", the man is also getting the spotlight driving retro cars into the dealership showroom as if it was 1988 practically alone (did I see you open the door yourself to get the car out). The Acura enthusiast living out his dream on his own terms! Thank you for sharing the 4 minute moment Tyson.
Haha yes I have been doing this for the last couple of years so the dealer kind of lets me do my thing. I always do car swaps on Sundays because Service is closed and there are fewer distractions / people.
This looked like a space shuttle compared to a Mercedes.
Pretty advanced
@@TysonHugie they really were! Mine even had a trip and service computer center top of the dash. Right under the cubby on top.
When the dealership lets you move your own cars in and out freely as you please.
Haha, I know my way around the facility!
Such a nice clean car. Would love to daily drive it.
It’s a fun ride!
Tyson is now a lot attended part time
Haha I wish!
I love how it seems like your own personal showroom. And seeing the GS-R in motion is always cool, even at 2 miles/hour! Speaking of showrooms, my Civic was getting some (free) service at Right Honda this morning. They didn’t have a single Honda inside the showroom. Very slim offerings, still.
Showroom artifacts seem to be scarce these days! Glad your Civic got some TLC
Bro. Where dis you get you sits done. I’ve noticed your plates are from arizona. I live in AZ. Pleased let me know about the place where you got your sits fixed.
Seatz Etc
Thank you for the info.
There's no way Honda/Acura has a better brand ambassador than you. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that! Thanks Kip
I am happy to see your 88 again. Only thing that everytime looks unfamiliar to me is the single tailpipe. I know it is OEM in the US but here in Germany every Legend came with two. Is that based on the trim level? We don't have those by the way. No L, LS etc. All edm generations up to the KB2, are just Legends.
Fun fact: Not every Honda dealer was allowed to sell Legends or to work on them, only qualified workshops with specially trained staff.
Thank you! Yes the single outlet was for 1986-88. The 1989-90 got two outlets I believe. I will double check the brochure.
Also that's interesting on the trim levels (or lack thereof) in Germany!
What does it cost to re-holster the leather on the seats? My 08' TL Type S leather is getting pretty rough and curious on what people normally spend on that.
$1,400 for two front seats
@@TysonHugie did that seem on the higher end or was that pretty common?
If I walked in there with 20 grand in cash I bet that GS-R would be for sale pretty quick. Not that I would spend 20 grand on a car like that, point is everything has a price.
No, I wouldn’t take 20.
Im buying a 1989 Acura legend ls tomorrow.. its kind of a beater but i will now have 1st and 2nd generation legends now!! What should i do with them?
That’s awesome! Glad to hear you are starting a collection
Saw your green Integra a few weeks ago when I was taking delivery of my TLX Type-S. Acura of Tempe is a fantastic dealership.
Awesome! Congrats on your TLX
there is. legend for sale in my area with only 50K miles but he wants $10k. too much for me.
That's a good chunk of money!
Good way to show off how much Honda/acura has drastically reduced QUALITY
Haha
@@TysonHugie lol i mean am I lying?
Good evening, I'm sorry if I bother you. I'm writing from Turkey. Is it possible to write your e-mail address. I want to post a picture of my Honda Legend brand car. About spare parts.
Sure, my email is on the "about" page of my channel.