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1997 Honda Civic Type R

VIN: EK9-1002816
For Sale
$26,500
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Nov 19, 2025
RevHard Motors
Denver, Colorado, USA
219,858 km (136,613 mi)
Manual
RHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1997 Honda Civic Type R

VIN: EK9-1002816

A true icon of the golden era of Honda performance — this EK9 Civic Type R represents everything that made the ‘90s VTEC era legendary. Lightweight, high-revving, razor-sharp handling, and loaded with CTR-specific features, it’s a pure driver’s machine.

This example is wonderfully preserved with smart upgrades focused on performance and reliability, staying true to its heritage while enhancing the driving experience.

Performance & Upgrades
Tein Suspension – dialed-in handling with improved ride control
Spoon Front Hood – lightweight and motorsport-inspired
Spoon Front Calipers – upgraded stopping power
Koyorad OEM-Style Radiator – enhanced cooling for spirited driving
Baffled Oil Pan – added protection during cornering
Upgraded Radiator Hoses, Brake Lines & Clutch Line
High-Performance Thermostat & Fan Control Switch
Zerofighter Front & Rear Tow Hooks – functional motorsport look
Falken Azenis RT660 Tires – excellent grip for road or track

Rare OEM Additions
Honda Access Fog Lights – factory optional and hard to find
Honda Access Ignition Light – extremely rare JDM accessory
Defi Water Temp Gauge + Control Box – ability to add more gauges

Recent Service & Reliability
Performed within the last 1,000 miles:

Full fluid replacement (engine, trans, clutch, brake, coolant)
New OEM Timing Belt + Tensioner + Water Pump
New brake rotors
New axles

Turn-the-key confidence for its next owner — this CTR has been fully sorted and is ready to be enjoyed.

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Comps

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1997 Honda Civic Type R

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 173k km (107k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering RHD
Sold
$16,555
May 3, 2025
93% Relevance

1998 Honda Civic Type R

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 247k km (153k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering RHD
Sold
$20,000
Mar 21, 2025
93% Relevance

1997 Honda Civic Type R

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 173k km (107k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering RHD
Sold
$16,000
Nov 30, 2024
93% Relevance

Specs

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Year
1997
Make
Honda
Model Family
Civic
Model Generation
Model Variant
Type R
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.6L I4
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
219,858 km (136,613 mi)
VIN
EK9-1002816
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Hatchback
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
White
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy