Highlights

Mk2 EP3 Type-R - the first UK market model with a cult following
Accompanied by a large service portfolio - mainly with Honda main dealers
Believed to be mechanically standard besides a stainless steel exhaust system
Offered as a running, driving restoration project

The Appeal

If you love high-revving, naturally aspirated performance, a Honda Civic Type-R is the car for you. The first Civic to receive the ‘Type-R’ nomenclature was MkVI in 1997, but this was only available in Japan. Fortunately, the next Type-R, the Mk VII EP3, did come to the UK - in fact, it was designed specifically for the British market and was manufactured not in Japan but in Swindon, Wiltshire.

These cars have garnered a cult following over the years, beloved of track day regulars as well as a practical choice for a one-car-fits-all daily driver. This 2004 example is one of the few remaining original examples - the only known modification being an uprated stainless steel exhaust.

This Civic looks to be in good condition for its age with just 105,408 miles and a large service portfolio. Having been off the road since 2021, it now requires some restoration/recommissioning in order to bring it back to its best.

The History and Paperwork

Six former registered keepers
105,408 miles
UK market RHD example
MOT expired December 2021
Substantial service record, mainly with Honda main dealers
Photographs of the paperwork included in the gallery below

The Condition

Original and well-preserved inside and out
Very well-presented bodywork and paint, with relatively few imperfections visible in the photographs
Some cracking to the pain on the rear bumper (photographed)
Straight down both sides with good panel alignment and door fit
All four alloy wheels present very well for their age
Type-R badging and body kit in smart condition
Minimal wear to the original interior; the cabin presents very nicely throughout
The seat upholstery, door cards, headlining and carpets all appear in good order for their age
Bluetooth DIN stereo fitted
The vendor notes that the rear parcel shelf is missing

The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder i-VTEC engine
Six-speed manual gearbox
Aftermarket stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Smartly presented engine bay
Offered in running, driving order with no known mechanical issues to report
Having been off the road for some years, the vendor recommends a thorough service/mechanical overhaul

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