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Used 1997 Honda Civic for sale
Honda Civic Rally car
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€19,850
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 4 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 4 people together: the advert records 4 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 29 years old and 1 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
Late-1990s Civics came with small petrol engines (commonly 1.4–1.6L) and simple 5-speed manuals; the mechanicals are straightforward which keeps running costs reasonable. Pay attention to the clutch and timing-belt/cam-belt replacement history (older Hondas often require belt changes on a set interval) and expect that rust on sills, rear arches and suspension mounts is the usual weak spot on a car this age. Parts are generally easy and inexpensive to source in Ireland, and the manual gearbox is robust but can show worn synchromesh if heavily used.
- Clutch feel and bite point for slipping or heavy wear; test up long hill and at load
- Timing belt/cambelt replacement history (or visible cracking) — belt failure can be expensive
- Rust on sills, rear wheelarches, boot floor and around suspension mounting points
- Suspension and steering play — worn bushes, tie-rod ends and shock absorber leaks are common
- Gearbox synchro smoothness (especially 2nd/3rd) and any crunching when changing gears
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
1997 Honda Civic (EK) rally car in immaculate, rust-free condition. The car features a Richie Harney roll cage (stamped). A brand new B16A2 engine was recently built by Gerry Boderick with Type R camshafts and K20 injectors; the timing belt, water pump and oil pump were replaced and the head was machined and polished. The build is producing approximately 182 BHP (receipts available). The car is fitted with a Quaife H-pattern gearbox (new oil seals, receipts available) and an APs OBD1 ECU with jumper harness running Neptune software (new). Proflex suspension is fitted all round and was recently serviced by Murray Motorsport; Skunk2 top arms and Skunk2 bottom arms (rear) are fitted, and the standard arms are included. Braking has been upgraded with larger front calipers and bigger discs, standard rear calipers, and Carbon Lorraine pads all round. All fuel lines are braided (no rubber hoses). The interior has OMP wraparound racing seats with a new harness, a flocked dashboard, and a plumbed-in fire extinguisher plus a new handheld extinguisher. New Perspex windows have been fitted all round (front and rear remain glass) with new rubber seals. The interior is painted Audi grey and the exterior was recently painted Ford Race Red. Price: €19,850. Top Spec Motors, Newmarket, Co. Cork — the prestige and performance specialists. Cork’s used high-spec car, commercial and 4x4 specialists. Card machine available on site. Viewing available by appointment. Free nationwide delivery from our forecourt to your door.