 To differentiate the brand from its Honda line, the company created a second, completely new dealer network, requiring that Acura dealerships be located a minimum of from existing Honda outlets, and requiring each to invest $3 million to get started.Nearby at 19988 Van Ness Ave, Honda maintains the American Honda Museum collection, which is not open to the general public, but can be viewed by appointment for group visits.Honda has also had several firsts in the area of advanced environmental vehicles.