Honda Life Pickup
1973–1974 · Life-based pickup
HONDA · 1973–1974
Life-based pickup
A separate front-wheel-drive pickup based on the Life Step Van, rather than a TN-series truck.
These dates describe this guide’s coverage. Changeover years may show two bodies; 2001 is the library cutoff, not necessarily the model’s final year.
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Engine
356cc water-cooled OHC twin
Drive & transmission
Front-wheel drive with four forward gear ratios listed in the launch specifications.
Identification
PA
Match the complete chassis code to the truck’s documents. Related bodies and reference photographs do not confirm a factory grade.
Factory grades & equipment
Factory grades describe equipment. Auction grades describe condition; they are different.
| Grade / specification | What is documented |
|---|---|
| Standard / Super Deluxe | Both are listed in Honda’s launch price table. |
Version changes & milestones
- August 1973: launched with two seats and a 350 kg rated payload.
- Check manufacture and registration dates for later registered examples.
Rarity & value
Reliable production counts and comparable completed-sale evidence have not been verified sufficiently to rank this version’s grades. We do not label a grade “rarest” or “most valuable” without that evidence.
Compare documented specification, structural condition, maintenance and the complete quoted cost. Original trim level alone does not establish resale value.
Evidence reviewed: 19 September 2026.Before choosing this truck
- Confirm production details, frame plate and original documents.
- Ask for cab-floor and underbody photographs, known defects and repair history.
- Verify engine, drivetrain, steering and air conditioning on the actual vehicle.
- Check replacement-parts availability and wheel fitment for the exact chassis.
- Discuss your destination, intended use and preparation requirements before ordering.
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Sources & period documentation
Honda Life Pickup launch and specifications ↗
Sources may be in Japanese. Historical guides are educational; they do not certify a particular vehicle or claim that every special edition has been documented.
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