HONDA’S EXTRAORDINARY CARS, BIKES AND COFFEE SHOW
Every other month, American Honda Motor Company opens the American Honda Collection Hall in Torrance, CA for the ultimate cars and coffee event.
Honda’s Cars, Bikes, and Coffee Show is one of the nicest cars and coffee venues one can ask for. Not only is this show freeway-close, it includes the indoor facility of the Collection Hall, allowing shelter from the mildly inclement weather that may glide through sunny Southern Californian on occasion.
By Roy Nakano
Tue, Apr 8, 2025 01:00 AM PST
Featured image above: Enthusiasts lining up for Honda's Cars, Bikes and Coffee Show in Torrance, CA. The show starts at 9:00am and ends at 12 noon on a Saturday every other month. See the schedule below (photograph by Albert J Wong).
Filling The Void
The Honda Collection Hall officially launched in September of 2023, and fills the big void left when the Toyota USA Automobile Museum closed in 2017, after Toyota Motor North America moved out of Torrance and into its current venue in Plano, Texas. The American Honda Collection Hall is arguably even more comprehensive than the former museum, as it houses Honda’s history of motorcycles.
For the bimonthly Cars, Bikes and Coffee Show, Honda encourages visitors to drive or ride their own interesting vehicle or motorcycle of any brand or era to display while enjoying the museum and event activities. Although the show attracts the full spectrum of unique cars and bikes, the rides brought in by the region’s Honda enthusiasts are particularly noteworthy.
Cars and Coffee with a Theme
Each show has a theme and includes special displays, exhibitors, vendors, music, food trucks, giveaways, a store and café. For the April 5th show, the theme was racing, celebrating all forms of auto and bike racing. It also served as a kick-off celebration for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. LA Car photographer Albert J. Wong was there to capture the moment (see his photographs accompanying this story.
“The American Honda Collection Hall showcases products that highlight the success of Honda in America that began in Southern California in 1959,” said Carl C. Pulley of Honda Heritage Public Relations. “We invite you to immerse yourself in the Honda story through historical, current, and future products, all fueled by the Power of Dreams.”
The Schedule Through 2025
Honda puts earnest effort into the themes for each show. For the April show celebrating racing, they brought out Formula 1 racers, promotion for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, and even racing trucks. The Cars, Bikes and Coffee Show is 9:00 am through 12 noon. Here’s what the schedule looks like through the end of the year:
June 21 (Summer’s Here! – car and bike fun in the sun)
August 16 (Heritage & Museums – a showcase of SoCal car and bike museums and vintage models)
October 18 (Customization – highlighting accessories, modifications, and personalization)
December 13 (Clubs & Community – celebrating car and bike enthusiast groups and giving back to the community)
Location and Parking
The American Honda Collection Hall is in the lobby of Honda's U.S. headquarters. "We welcome visitors to attend free of charge during public Cars, Bikes & Coffee Shows, says Pulley. The Hall is not open on other weekends but is on weekdays during regular work hours.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 783-2000
To park during the Cars, Bikes & Coffee Show, enter the campus via Main Street off Harpers Way at the north end of the facility.
To view Albert J Wong’s gallery of photographs of the April show, go to the LA Car Facebook site. To see Honda's YouTube clip, go to Cars, Bikes and Coffee at the American Honda Collection Hall! For more information about Honda’s Cars, Bikes and Coffee Shows, call 310-783-2000, visit the American Honda Collection Hall site, or see the information flyer in the gallery attached to the Patch.com article, A Cars, Bikes and Coffee Show at the American Honda Collection Hall.
About The Author
Roy Nakano gave birth to LACar in the late '90s, having previously delivered LA Audio File back in the '80s. Aside from the occasional review, Roy likes to stray off the beaten automotive path: "Six Degrees of Reparations" reflected on the regretful ethical paths taken by car companies throughout history. "Traveling Through the Past and Present of the Green Book" looked at businesses that took a stand against racism and the man that wrote the book on where to find them. "Best Cars to Drive in Rush Hour Traffic" was an LACar guide published in the pre-GPS era. "In Search of the First Datsun 510 Tuner" looked at one of the milestones in the origin of import tuners.
