1998 Honda Civic

This 1993 Honda Civic is one you won’t see driving around the states! Sourced from Europe and stored in our Aiken, South Carolina showroom, see more information and photos on our site at www.carcaveusa.com or give us a call at (803) 262 4742.

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Highlights

1.6L DOHC B16A2 VTEC

5 speed manual transmission

Moonroof

Not modified – totally stock

Featuring the powerful and highly coveted 1.6L DOHC B16A2 VTEC engine (which can produce 160 horsepower!), this sleek Honda Civic hatchback is steady, reliable, and a whole lot of fun. Used as a daily driver for the past two years, this cult classic is not only reliable, but comes with extensive documentation dating back to the date of purchase in 1998.

A four-seater hatchback with two doors, the exterior has been resprayed in Cayenne Red Metallic (Honda color code R-505P). The rear bench folds down, extending the trunk for extra storage. The interior upholstery is entirely original and like new, with the original Civic branded carpeted floor mats. A moonroof is set into the gray headliner, as are dual interior dome lights. Sun visors fold down to reveal vanity mirrors, and the dashboard retains the factory cassette player and AM/FM radio, a 12v power outlet, and two ash trays – just in case.

These were the Civics that defined Honda’s tuning culture reputation thanks to the introduction of Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), which allowed the B16A2 to achieve 100hp/liter at 160hp out of a 1.6L engine – a tale tell of Honda’s efficient cylinder head design that allowed small engines to move enough air for such high specific-output. This was something Honda began achieving in 1979 with their DOHC CB motorcycle engines, and those engineering lessons carried over to the B16A’s port design. The B16A was the first Honda engine to adopt VTEC, and it defined the Civic’s battle cry past 5500 RPM, where the high-lift cam lobes come into play and the engine note changes into a throatier roar as it pulls harder to its 8,000 RPM redline. It’s a unique driving experience largely lost to today’s more advanced variable cam systems that smooth out this transition to the point of subtlety.

With over $6,500 in service performed by Car Cave over the past two years, including multiple documented oil changes; a rear hatch hardware swap; a spark plug, timing belt, valve cover gasket, and starter update; a speed sensor swap; and a clutch refresh, including a new slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder. This vehicle was owned by a member of our Car Cave team, and comes with extensive documentation.

The people who know, know that a Honda Civic like this is a once-in-a-lifetime find. The repainted exterior and documented mechanical updates means that this twenty-eight year old vehicle looks and feels like it drove off the lot yesterday.

Features

Air Conditioning

NEXEN NPRIZ AH6 P195/55R15 87V tires

AM/FM Radio

Cassette Player

Interior dome lights

Fuel gauge

Engine temperature gauge

Carpeted Civic branded floor mats

Interior dome lights

Carpeted seats and door cards

Sun visors with vanity mirror

12v power outlet

Ash tray

Glovebox

Rear bench seat

Power windows

Power locks

Power mirror

In-door and trunks speakers

Black body moulding

Rear windshield wiper

Trunk lights

Fold down rear bench

Car Cave believes that cars are meant to be driven, so some vehicles may have more miles than listed on this sight. Give us a call at (803) 262 4742 or stop by our showroom in Aiken, SC to see this Honda for yourself.