Soichiro Honda
1906-1991 · Japanese · 20th Century
Known for: Founder of Honda Motor Company
Self-taught, never finished high school. Motorized bicycles into a global empire. Raced personally, covered in burns. CVCC engine met clean air standards without catalytic converter.
Humble, stepped down at 67, refused family succession. Valued engineering over hierarchy.
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