we have been through a lot We’ve talked a lot about the Prelude over the past year or two, and we’ve covered several of the car’s five (soon to be six!) generations.
In early 2024 I purchased a 1993 fourth generation Si, and in 2022 the AutoHunter team made a video about my third generation 1989 Si. We are now awaiting details on the upcoming sixth-generation Honda Prelude. But from 1983 to 1987, we haven’t given the second-generation car any love. That is, until now.
The Pick of the Day is a 1983 Honda Prelude for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Edmonton, Alberta. (Click the link to see the list)
“The second-generation Prelude was first released in Japan on November 25, 1982, and then worldwide in the spring of 1983,” the listing begins. “This is one of the original products for the North American market.”
Designed by Masahito Nakano and built in Sayama, Japan, the 1983 Prelude retained relatively few exterior features compared to the previous 1979 to 1982 models. One feature that does exist is the unique front-hinged hood. The new exterior design is more aerodynamic than before, and the Prelude also uses pop-up headlights for the first time.
According to the listing, this charcoal metal Prelude belongs to its second owner. It was originally purchased and owned in British Columbia and now resides in Alberta. The seller says the car has been parked indoors in an insulated garage its entire life. The wheels, shift knob and stereo have all been replaced, but everything else is reportedly original from when the car was built more than 40 years ago.
Honda worked hard to convey the Prelude’s sporty driving dynamics. A magazine ad said: “Throw it through a curve. Take the lead on a winding road. Accelerate. It feels like it’s cutting through a series of curves with precision. It’s an impressive performance.” There is. One of the features that contributes to the car’s handling prowess is its double-wishbone front suspension.
Power comes from a carbureted 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The car has 233,000 kilometers (145,000 miles) on the clock, but the seller says there are maintenance records and the exhaust system was replaced in 2022. “Everything works and runs very well,” the ad reads.
It remains to be seen whether last year’s Prelude owners and enthusiasts will adopt the upcoming version in 2025 or 2026. Honda says the new car will be a hybrid, and according to the latest reports, it will only be available with an automatic transmission. If you prefer old-school style, this is your ticket.
Asking price is $18,500 or best offer.
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