Highlights

Stylish slice of 90s Targa-topped cool
Very well kept car in red with black interior
Reliable VTEC engine and relaxing auto box
Starts and runs easily and said to be fault-free
Current MOT to August 2027 with no advisories
Recent service in 2025 with few miles since
Always garaged by current keeper

The Appeal

Honda’s lightweight CRX coupe is widely regarded as one of the best-handling cars of its era. Add a stylish Targa body, and you have one of the 1990s hidden motoring gems. These cars are well-built, reliable and rare finds.

This 1993 De Sol is fitted with the simpler, more reliable manual removable Targa top and, as you might expect of a Honda of this era, very well preserved. It is factory standard and nicely presented with few signs of age to the paintwork. Inside the black fabric cabin wears its 33 years lightly.

Beneath the bonnet is Honda’s revvy 1.6L VTEC engine, here mated to a relaxing 4spd auto box. This is a car built for cruising and enjoying the sun, which its condition and relatively low mileage suggest its handful of keepers have done. The current keeper acquired the car in 2022 and tells us that it has always been garaged. We’re advised of regular maintenance, with the last service in August 2025, since when it has barely covered 500 miles. Recent work has included new lower arm bushes and a replacement battery. The current MOT runs to August 2027 with no advisories.

This is a very tidy CRX and a welcome alternative to more common open top 90s sportsters.

The vendor says:

“An absolute pleasure to drive, no squeaks or rattles, smooth automatic gear change, the paintwork is in excellent condition and no fade considering bright red and age.”

Key Information

Mileage: 84,400 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 11th August 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,595cc V-TEC four-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: Service history covering 1994–2002, 2007–2011, and 2023–2025 advised, V5C, handbooks and wallet, workshop manual, original wheel

The Detail

Vendor states that car has always been garaged since purchase
Timing belt replaced at 60,954 miles
Lower trailing arm bushes replaced and new battery fitted recently
MOMO steering wheel fitted with original steering wheel stored in the boot
Vendor reports a very clean and dry engine compartment with no oil or fuel marks
Bright red paintwork described as being in very good condition by seller
We are advised of a few small marks to paintwork including bonnet edge as shown
Some light delamination to paintwork to note on bootlid by decals
Vendor reports no visible signs of rust on the underside
No structural or other advisories on MOT
Well kept five spoke ‘Enzo’ alloys show few signs of use
Steel spare wheel included
Original black cloth interior reported to be in very good condition
All instruments in working order we are told
Fitted with period Panasonic radio cassette
Targa removable roof in good working condition
Exterior suitcase rack fitted
Vendor states there are no known faults

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