1998 HONDA CIVIC

1998 Honda Civic EK9 Type R Pre facelift

Reg: R684 ENP

Mileage: 152,800

MOT: March 2026

Located: Bristol

Price: £18,995 Ono

In the 90’s and early 00’s, Europe was producing so many of its own Hot Hatches that Honda’s Civic was only really known for taking your nan to church on a Sunday and W.I meetings on a Wednesday. But on the quiet, they were putting their new VTEC technology to good use in their top of the range models. Whilst lads were chatting in the nearest fast food car park about how much money they had sank into their 205 GTi or Corsa B too get north of the 150bhp mark, Honda dealerships were offering over 100bhp per litre in 1000kg hatch backs with Limited Slip Differentials straight from the factory.

But one Civic escaped the dealerships in Europe and America, one would assume due to lack of interest at the time, the EK9 Type R. Just 15,000 cars were made in 4 colour variations. Fitted with a B16 VTEC that produces a mighty 185bhp with its iconic bark and 8200rpm rev limit. When you look at the popularity of Honda and the Type R badge now accompanied by looks that have aged well, Recaro interior and outstanding performance for its time, its no wonder these have become a collector’s item.

During current ownership amongst other things, it has had Team Dynamic Wheels fitted with fresh Falken tyres (Factory OEM Wheels can also be included), 2x wheel bearings, front & rear brakes rebuilt, wheel alignment & height adjustment to suit UK roads, 2x full services including all fluids changed, new genuine headlights, new front arch liners, underside protection including Lanoguard and cavity waxing. £4,000 was spent on a professional bodyshop to bring the car back to factory finish or better with new rear arches, new front wings and a full paint aside front the boot lid. Post fabrication, all inner arches were protected from corrosion to future proof the car. The head has also been rebuilt in April 2024 including valves stem seals, gaskets and head studs, as well as a cambelt kit.

The car features very few non-factory parts and even has an OEM parcel shelf that survived the 6x9 era, factory exhaust system including OEM Cat and airbox. It does have Tein Street suspension, Spoon Sports centre mirror and an alloy radiator. The car drives faultless and comfortably on the roads, it feels like an ideal B-road car with the factory LSD helping you round the corners. The red Recaros keep you supported whilst you grip the factory steering wheel and take the iconic alloy Type R gear knob in your hand to get through the well geared ratios. Factory electric windows and mirrors, ice cold working air con for the summer months, lets face it you’re not going to ruin this fantastic bodywork on winter roads. Ready to be used for the 2025 summer season and beyond.

As previously mentioned, the car can be sold at the right price with the OEM factory wheels as well, with the right deal, the seller can keep the aftermarket rims and switch the tyres to factory wheels that require refurbishment. This car includes a vast amount of history from its previous owners and its current one 2007 - Present. Two large folders of paperwork accompany the sale with everything from Honda dealership service and parts receipts, to the original import documents and old tax discs. There are also 2x sets of keys. More images and walkaround video upon request. Viewing by appointment only. We can assist in exporting to countries outside the UK, the car is legal to export to the US and other markets.