1985 Honda Prelude - Beautiful Low Mileage 5-spd Can Be Shown Or Driven on 2040-cars
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:1.8 Twin Carb
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Prelude
Trim: DX
Drive Type: FWD
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Mileage: 98,100
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: DX
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Medium Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Here is a gorgeous 1985 Honda Prelude that has no rust on it and is in beautiful shape throughout.
This car has the dual carburetor 1829cc engine and we have recently had a new timing belt with water pump and seals done.
Interior of this car is an 8.5 out of 10. There is some discoloration from sunlight on the rear seat. Just a few years ago I would have rated it as a 9 out of 10 but our little rodent friends have left a few tiny stains so we'll call it an 8.5 now.
This car came from dry Kansas and it has never been rusted. I don't think it has ever been in an accident and I don't think it has ever been painted. However, after the last professional detailing I had done for a show, I noticed rougher areas of the paint. I suspect the clear-coast was rubbed off by the detailers abrasive polishes.
The car has no mechanical issues except occasionally it will "spit" or "buck" as if it is not getting fuel momentarily. I have replaced the fuel filter but this doesn't help. Doesn't happen often. I recently drove the car 3 hours to an event and 3 hours back and did not have this problem.
This Prelude will need tires before long. The current tires have plenty of tread, but they are getting old. I would rather let the new owner decide what tires they want......often a seller will buy tires the buyer doesn't like and then you have to live with them! (The need for tires been factored into the reserve price).
This car is a joy to drive. It is light, quick, and handles like a dream - that's why one of the major car magazines of the day rated the Prelude the second best handling car on the market (behind the Porsche 944 but ahead of the Porsche 911, Corvette and Ferrari 308, etc.). No wonder they sold like hotcakes from 1984-1996.
Also gets about 32 mpg.
This is a car you can collect and drive!
We have the original window sticker (list price was $10524.)
Please email with questions.
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