When you think ”minivan’ you dont generally think ”top secret,’ but thats exactly what the Honda Odyssey was when it was under development in the mid-1990s. The Odyssey was developed in secret after being publicly cancelled to fake out competitors. Its designers told people they were developing a ”private’ jet instead of a minivan ‘“ nice cover story!
This family-friendly vehicle comes with all the safety perks youd expect from a minivan. In fact, it was the first minivan ever to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys Top Safety Pick award, and was listed among Car and Drivers ”5 Best Trucks’ and Consumer Reports ”Top Pick Minivan’ many times. In 1996, it was even approved for use as a taxi in New York City.
The Honda Odyssey up for auction this Saturday is a 2004 model, and represents the second generation in the Honda minivans continuing evolution. This model got a big power increase from its first generation predecessor, and includes side torso airbags, rear disc brakes, and an automatic power drivers window.
This is the perfect vehicle for big families or those with a lot of stuff to haul from place to place. When youre ready to bid on this formerly top secret gem, come visit our auto auction on November 14th. The auction starts bright and early at 9:00 a.m. at 10600 Springfield Pike in Woodlawn, Ohio. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., so come early or youll miss out!