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| Third Research Section: A Starting Point for Product Development Nearly fifty engineers were hired by the Shirako Plant’s R&D Center from the end of 1957 through 1958, all of whom had prior engineering experience. Then, in September 1958, the Third Research Section emerged in preparation for car development. This section was to be responsible for all aspects, from product design through vehicle testing.... Read more ... |
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| The XA170 test car being brought into the repair shop at Fujiyoshida during a test run. During test drives outside the Honda premises, engineers were prohibited from wearing work clothes. Instead, they had to work undercover, like secret agents. (Photograph courtesy of Motoo Nakajima) |
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