Highlights
- Sought-after JDM SiR 160bhp spec with Honda's celebrated B16 VTEC engine
- JDM features including folding mirrors, lsd box, dash mat, JDM flare and power steering
- Full respray in grey metallic and reportedly never welded
- Recent engine rebuild plus new timing belt and water pump
- Long list of maintenance and improvements since the vendor bought in 2016
- MOT valid to May 2026 with no advisories
- SiR sliding sunroof model
- This particular vehicle has been dry-stored throughout its entire time within the UK
- Owner still has original steering wheel and alloys, may include in sale depending on sale price
The Appeal
The lightweight fifth-generation CRX is undisputedly one of the greatest FWD driver’s cars ever built. And the JDM-only SiR is arguably the best CRX you can buy. It got Honda’s free-revving 1.6L 160bhp engine incorporating an early version of the firm’s clever VTEC technology.
This 1991 SiR arrived in the UK in 2007 and with the current keeper in 2016. It is an impressive car that benefits from a long list of improvements, including a full respray and an engine rebuild. We’re told it has never been welded. It is largely standard save for some choice upgrades and retains an array of desirable JDM features, including LSD box, folding mirrors and power steering. The vendor tells us that the displayed mileage of 55,971 km (34,778 miles) is correct, although this is not verified.
This is an enthusiast-owned SiR that is said to be well known within specialist circles. For added reassurance, it comes with advisory-free MOT to May 2026.
The vendor says:
“I like the fact that no one has one, you never see them on the road, the roar of the exhaust when it hits VTEC. It's such a classic and a real head turner.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered in Japan in 1991
- First UK registered January 2007
- Three UK keepers since arrival
- Current keeper since September 2016
- Imported from Japan and now registered on UK plates
- The odometer shows 55,971 kilometres (34,778 miles)
- Vendor states the odometer is correct but this is not verified
- MOT valid to 1st May 2026 with no advisories
The vendor says that the car comes with following JDM features:
- Folding mirrors
- LSD box
- Dash mat
- JDM flare
- Power steering
The vendor says:
“I bought from the first UK owner roughly 8 years ago, as he hadn't driven it in over 9 years and was dry stored.
“The car was imported by Tegiwa in December 2006 on 16k, where it was bought by Si-d.
A lot of people have previously known this car and the condition it was in before I bought it.”
The Condition
- Dark grey metallic paintwork recently resprayed since the vendor acquired the car
- Current vendor reports to have never welded the vehicle and has retained its original spot welds during his ownership
- This particular vehicle has been dry-stored throughout its entire time within the UK
- SiR sliding sunroof model
- Black five-spoke alloys on lowered suspension
- Fitted with quality Yokohama tyres and supplied with steel space saver tyre
- Grey fabric interior with striped patterning and largely factory standard
- Honda stereo system as shown, but not original
- Genuine Honda wind deflectors
The Mechanics
- 160bhp 1,590cc B16A VTEC engine
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- Fully rebuilt engine, including bearings, rings, pistons and gaskets
- Recent new timing belt and water pump using OEM parts
- Genuine Honda head studs fitted
- Nipon racing pistons very similar to Honda pistons
- Fidanza light-weight flywheel
- Stage 1 clutch
- LSD box
- Long arm induction kit
- Front and rear engine brace
- No advisories on current MOT
Vendor states that car comes with:
- 421 manifold
- New parada spec 2 tyres on rota slipstreams
- New Rebuilt Driveshafts.
- D2 coilovers
- Straight through Tanabe exhaust system
The vendor says:
“The engine is a B16A. It has been fully rebuilt because of a misdiagnosis. It was fully rebuilt by Spool Motor Sport that deals with JDM motors.”
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