Mauve x Sabre

Sabre Vision and Mauve (both of Newport Beach, CA), recently previewed an upcoming collaboration which features a pair of Sabre Poolsides with clear frame and other special detailing. Word is, there is some other product(s)…

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Interview With Dr. Dog

Our Marissa Ross got the chance to have a little chat with Taxi of Psychedelic Rock Group Dr. Dog. Here is how it all went down... I found out on a Wednesday afternoon I would…

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Sruli Recht ~Elt: The Buckle-less Belt

The ~Elt is a truely innovative creation from Icelandic designer Sruli Recht. He set out to find a way to create this classic piece of every fashionable wardrobe without its most integral part,…

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Interview With Mute Math

Mute Math's unique sound has been compared to U2 and Sting, but front-man Paul Meaney says Mute Math is an entity all its own. The band plans to prove that they're irreplaceable when they enter…

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OC Performing Arts - Off Center Indie Series: Matt Costa + Satisfaction

A few months ago I took a wrong turn near South Coast Plaza, and came across a building that must have been just visiting from the future. This architectural gem in our beloved Costa Mesa,…

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Honda Motocompo

Wednesday, 20 February 2008

Here is an item that was way before its time. The Honda Motocompo was an air-cooled 2-stroke, 49cc scooter produced from 1981 to 1985. Only 53,369 of these were produced. It was sold in Japan and was marketed only as an "option" for the Honda City car, made to fit in the trunk when folded. The Motocompo was available in caribbean red, shetland white, and daisy yellow. I think the ad campaign, which shows the scoots endorsed by some NKOTB look-alikes, might have been what killed sales. The look good enough to eat, I want one in each color (ketchup, mustard and mayo).