Looking for a little character on a budget?
Honda Integra/Prelude/Accord 1978-99
If the budget won’t run to five figures but you still want a car with some character and a decent chance of surviving, take a look at these Hondas.
The VTi-R Integra was sporty without being too uncompromising and quality cars only cost $7000.
If you want a drive-car that still shapes up well for club motorsport, look at spending up to $15,000 on a Type R.
Early all-yellow ones are scarce and have the better prospects for becoming collectible. Preludes which in all their forms make sense as cheap, stylish transport.
Older Accords and especially pre-1985 Hatchbacks are hard to find, still not expensive and worth preserving.
Integra VTi-R 1994-99 $5915 [9]
Integra Type R 1999-00 $13,375 [8]
Integra Type R 2001-03 $13,775 [31]
Prelude 1978-82 $2750 [4]
Prelude 1984-91 $3140 [25]
Prelude VTi-R 1992-99 $4215 [47]
Accord 1977-90 $3170 [10]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2017-18 Muscle Cars Value Guide.
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