This 1997 Honda Civic Type R was imported from Japan under previous ownership and was acquired by the seller in 2024. Finished in Championship White, the car is powered by a 1.6-liter B16B inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a high-performance header, a Tanabe exhaust system, Endless Zeal adjustable coilovers, 16″ RegaMaster alloy wheels, Type R-specific bodywork, Recaro front seats, a MOMO steering wheel, a titanium shift knob, air conditioning, power accessories, and a Continental stereo. Work performed in 2025 included servicing the engine and transaxle, overhauling the brakes, and replacing the rear control arms. This EK9 shows 84k kilometers (~52k miles) and is offered by the seller in California with a clean Washington title.

The car is finished in Championship White and features Type R-specific bodywork consisting of a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear wing, and a rear lip spoiler. Additional exterior details include gunmetal headlight housings, amber side markers, and power-folding side mirrors.

White-finished 16″ RegaMaster Evo wheels are mounted with Rydanz Revimax R23 tires. The double-wishbone suspension is lowered with adjustable Endless Zeal coilovers, and antilock braking is handled by a disc at each corner. Work in 2025 consisted of flushing the brake fluid and replacing the rear control arms and all four brake rotors and sets of pads.

The Recaro front bucket seats are trimmed in red microsuede with mesh inserts and are joined by a folding rear bench upholstered in black cloth. Appointments air conditioning, cruise control, a titanium shift knob, power windows, and a Bluetooth-capable Continental stereo.

The leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel frames a Type R-branded 190-km/h speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The six-digit odometer shows 84k kilometers (~52k miles), approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership.

The 1.6-liter B16B DOHC inline-four features VTEC variable valve timing and a high-performance header linked with a Tanabe Revel Medallion Touring S exhaust. Work in 2025 included changing the oil, adjusting the valve clearances, and replacing the valve cover gasket, an engine mount, and the spark plugs. The factory catalytic converter has been removed and recent compression test results can be viewed in the gallery.

Power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Work in 2025 consisted of changing the transaxle fluid and replacing the transaxle torque mount.

The vehicle has not been inspected by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair or Air Resources Board, and it has not passed a California emissions test.