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Highlights
- Japanese Domestic Market 1600 E-AT Civic
- Rare DOHC ZC engine
- Just two former keepers
- Reportedly rust-free and benefitting from full service history
- Desirable period features include ultra-rare F1 seats, JDM wind deflectors, MR5 alloys and Atomic rear wing
- Irish Registered for the road
- Recently been photographed to be a magazine feature car
The Appeal
Japanese car makers have long excelled at observing what Europe and the United States are up to and building something much better. The Honda Civic is one such success story. Jumping on the “hot hatchback” bandwagon from the advent of its second generation in 1979, the Civic soon became a worthy advisory for the very best the likes of Volkswagen and Peugeot had to offer.
It’s well-known among the Japanese car community that the best specifications were often reserved for the home market, and the same is true of the third generation Civic. That means JDM Civics are especially sought after and it’s increasingly hard to find unmodified, original examples.
Here we have a lovely JDM Gen 3 1600 E-AT Civic from 1986. Boasting the rare DOHC ZC engine, this is widely considered the one to have, and it’s bristling with desirable period features. The vendor assures us that it’s mechanically unmodified and benefits from full service history from its two former registered keepers. A great deal of work has been carried out during recent years, ensuring that this car presents beautifully and is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- Japanese Domestic Market example
- Imported from New Zealand and acquired by the vendor in 2020
- Dry-stored during present ownership
- Just two former registered keepers according to the vendor
- We’re informed that it has benefitted from full service history
- Accompanied by a sizeable collection of invoices
- NCT technical inspection valid until 28/07/2026
The Condition
- Exceedingly original throughout
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork with smart paint
- Both sills were professionally replaced
- Corrosion repair carried out the the boot hinges and spot rust behind driver’s side rear quarter glass
- Comes with a set of original MR5 alloys with new tyres fitted
- New boot struts fitted
- Atomic rear wing
- Original JDM wind deflectors
- Bronze glass fitted all around
- We’re informed that the factory air conditioning still works
- Equipped with ultra-rare F1 front seats - the vendor also offers a a spare F1 cover for one of the rear seats that will be included in the sale
- Manual sunroof complete with the original sunroof cover and original leather case
- Original spare wheel, jack, and tool kit present
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre DOHC ZC l4 petrol engine with fuel injection
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- New timing belt fitted at 203,000 kilometres
- Fully serviced in readiness for sale - (oil, spark plugs, coolant and various filters)
- New shock absorbers in the rear
- Twin pipe exhaust fitted
- The vendor informs is that the Civic is very comfortable and smooth to drive
- No apparent mechanical issues to report
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