Highlights

Just 15,012 miles from new, supported by maintenance history
Only three former registered keepers, the first for the majority of its life
Stored in a temperature-controlled garage and driven only in summer
All factory keys retained, including the rare red key in its original box

The Appeal

The fifth-generation Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi is widely regarded as one of the finest front-wheel-drive coupés of the 1990s. Its high-revving VTEC engine, slick-shifting five-speed manual gearbox and mechanical four-wheel steering combined to deliver a driving experience that remains genuinely engaging today. With surviving examples increasingly falling to wear and corrosion, well-preserved cars have become difficult to find.

This 1998 example in Cyprus Green Pearl has covered just 15,012 miles from new and has been cared for to a very high standard throughout its life. It has recently passed its MOT with no advisories and will be machine polished and ceramic coated before sale. The car comes with logbooks, service history, tools, spare wheel and all factory keys, marking a compelling opportunity to acquire a carefully preserved example of one of Honda's most celebrated coupés.

Key Information

Mileage: 15,012 miles, supported by maintenance history
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until August 2027, no advisories
Technical specs: 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, DOHC VTEC engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: logbooks, service history, tools, spare wheel and all factory keys present

Service history:

05/25 - 14,383 miles - Transauto Garage

05/21 - 14,233 miles - Transauto Garage

05/19 - Unrecorded - Transauto Garage

05/16 - 13,726 miles - Transauto Garage

05/13 - 12,817 miles - Transauto Garage

06/11 - 11,767 miles - Transauto Garage

05/09 - 10,249 miles - Transauto Garage

08/06 - 8,524 miles - Transauto Garage

06/00 - 2,967 miles - Henlys of Hampstead

The Detail

16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
Paintwork reported to be in very good order with only a few very minor marks from garage storage and no car-on-car damage
To be machine polished and ceramic coated before sale
Underside reported to be in very good condition
Cream and black interior with walnut-effect inlays; noted to be in very good condition, with rear seats said never to have been used
Steering wheel and gear stick show no signs of notable wear according to the vendor
All interior buttons reported to function correctly
Electric tilt and slide sunroof tested and confirmed working by the vendor, with seals reported to have no leaks
Cruise control tested and confirmed working by the vendor
Air conditioning and Pioneer stereo fitted
Engine idles and revs smoothly according to the vendor
The vendor describes the gearbox as feeling like new
Clutch and brakes reported to be in good working order
Four-wheel steering and power steering both reported to function correctly
Never driven in winter conditions, we are told
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