1997 Prelude - 5MT - 57k mi

Type: Reserve

Lot: 59

Seller: 4badgers4

Seller Type: Private

Location: Jackson, WI

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Title Status: Clean Title - Title in Hand

Mileage: 57041

VIN: JHMBB6149VC003376

Carfax: Accident

Engine: 4cyl

Transmission: Manual

Modification Level: Stock

Vehicle Summary

- Honda engineer owned. Only selling due to recent S2K arrival and no garage space. - All original, documented 57k mile / unmodified rust free exterior and underbody. All 10 VIN tags present (see Gallery). - Outstanding maintenance history including over $4000 in recent Honda dealer maintenance including full Timing Belt service, all fluids, oil leak repairs, new tires. - Fresh wet sand and polish. - 9.9 /10 interior. It’s basically brand new and recently steam clean completed just because. It wasn’t CLEANED-to-new condition, it was NEVER-dirty-remained new / exceptionally preserved. - Excellent OG factory floor mats. - Outstanding driver that accelerates effortlessly, steers precisely, has judder-free brakes and excellent dampers on all 4 corners. Would drive ANYWHERE! - Everything is functional, no CEL. An oil change in the next 1000 miles is recommended. Non SH means less maintenance and easier oil changes too. - Aftermarket bluetooth / USB stereo. - Carfax shows a minor right rear bumper incident 2 owners ago. Bumper was not replaced. One small crack was present near the taillight and was touched up and repaired

Exterior

Excellent original Eucalyptus Green Pearl restored to beyond Factory finish with wet sanding using Trizact 3000 / 5000 followed by JaxWax compound. Paint Meter Readings (in microns) are as follows: LF Fender 100-130, Driver Door: 102-128, L 1/4: 105-129, Hood: 113-130, Roof 95-115, Trunk: 100-135, RF Fender: 100-130, Passenger Door: 105-135, R 1/4: 105-130. Reference: Factory Paint is ~115-140 microns. Consistency in measurements across panels plus OE VIN labels on all body parts confirms original paint condition. A small crack in the rear bumper below the right taillight has been touched up (see pic gallery for before/after) - bumper paint is original

Paint Condition: Original
Paint Protection Film (PPF): None
Most Recent Paint Polish/Detail: 08/2024
Paint Meter Readings Available: Yes
Interior

Exceptional. No dash cracks, perfect headliner and seat fabrics. Carpets are spotless

Chassis

Very clean underneath, no rust (Washington state owned until I purchased). Chassis parts in excellent original condition.

Tire Date Code: 2021
Tire Tread Depth: 7mm on all 4 tires
Brake Pad Thickness: Unknown
Brake Fluid Age: 11/2021
Front Suspension Damper/Spring: Original
Front Suspension Bushing: Original
Rear Suspension Damper/Spring: Original
Rear Suspension Bushing: Original
Current Alignment Setting: OEM
Powertrain

H22 pulls strong, no abnormal noise. Smooth shifting transmission. No clutch issues / maintains OE operation effort.

Engine: Original
Transmission: Original
Clutch Condition: Original
Differential: Original
Most Recent Oil Change: 11/2021
Blackstone Reports Available: No
Differential Fluid: New OEM


4badgers4
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The auction ended Sunday. Car is no longer available. Thx.
rennuredalb586
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Whats the reserve? I've got cash on hand..
MrBoxOffice
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Sorry, what was the reserve.
MrBoxOffice
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What is the bid? I’m just seeing this and am extremely interested.
4badgers4
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Didn’t clear the reserve but thanks to all those that bid. I will continue to enjoy it!
Ededden3000
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Wow. That’s less then it sold for 2 months ago.
rowyourown
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@SoulFinder - Scroll toward the bottom of the picture gallery and you’ll see service receipts/history.
Soul Finder
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Please do share receipts of $4K maintenance that you performed. Thank you!
4badgers4
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The color is sharp for sure. The interior color is underrated as well. Black looks good but the green / tan contrast was well done back in the day.
Davelaser
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Wow, what a beautiful color!! Don't think I've ever seen in person!
4badgers4
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New pics attached in the gallery. For all those not sure / familiar with Eucalyptus Green, it is STUNNNING in bright sun. Has metallic flake in it. Wears dirt well. The winning bidder will appreciate driving something other than black / white / silver — all great colors on a Lude — but it’s nice to have a rare color like green that’s non-existent on new cars any more.
4badgers4
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A couple of you have asked for details on the Carfax. Note the rear bumper is ORIGINAL -- vin tag is present and unmolested. I don't see any evidence of repaint to the bumper or surrounding parts as confirmed by paint meter readings. The Carfax was noted as "Minor" so it's just the small cosmetic crack ( ~1mm x 25mm) noted in the gallery pics that has been filled and touched up. If I had to guess, there was an insurance claim and the owner potentially accepted the damage and cashed the check but I can't confirm that. Given the Carfax ding and no repair, that would seem logical. The slight crack is evident in the pics and can be seen up close but it's near the character line of the bumper, has been color matched and polished, and doesn't take away from what the car is -- I would not spend the money to make it perfect at the expense of hurting the originality of paint and bumper. The car is awesome to drive, look at, and has a perfect interior. Way more important things.
4badgers4
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Yes, will post a pic this evening...thanks.
Ededden3000
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Can we see under the front license plate?
4badgers4
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Welcome to the auction! As a Honda engineer and overall die-hard 90s Honda guy, I've owned 4 5th gen cars and this is by far the nicest all around. Mechanically perfect / tight. Steers and stops like new. Motor is exceptional with over $4k spent in recent years to resolve oil leaks, service the T-belt and other items. Paint is excellent and interior is showroom. Had an S2K and near new Trans Am not show up in my driveway, this car would be my lifer. I WILL regret letting this one go but just out of space and budget. Hope it finds the home of a caretaker that will care for it like its previous owners have. Enjoy this turn key west coast time capsule and hit me up with any questions. Thx!
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