oh my goodness.

[DeeAOne]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...ViewItem#v4-36

i dont think i need to explain.

[TSiFTW]

Thats nice. Wish I had one that was that nicely done. Nice find. +2

[Total_Blender]

If only I had 5k laying around :P

[quickdodge®]

Mine will be like that when finished. Except not that horrible red. And lolol @ "Sport Model." There was no such trim level. And it's hardly rare. There are two items in that car that are rare and that's the 8-track player and the overhead console.

Other than the descriptions, that car is beautiful. I'd take it any day. That's exactly what my seats are going to look like next February. Later, QD.

[Glides]

"Now, do get me wrong, their was nothing wrong with the body of this car"

Why would I want to get him wrong.....when that car feels oh...so...right. Purrrrrr

[uproot]

Wow, 6k original miles. looks good too.

[Sammich]

holy mother snap...and this aint nut swinging qd but i would absolutely love to have that and keep it as is

[Total_Blender]

. There are two items in that car that are rare and that's the 8-track player and the overhead console.
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Well that car also has the 5 speed package with the tach and deluxe gauges, the houndstooth seats, 3 spoke wood wheel, wood shift knob, and the chrome shifter stick with console. None of those items are particularly rare, but they are sought after on the Honda forums and E-bay. Not to mention its hard enough to find a decent 5 speed gearbox. I looked all over for a 1st. gen 5 speed box when I had my 1200, but I ended up settling with the 4 speed.

A few months ago, I saw a nearly perfect 1st gen Wagon at pull-a-part. I was kinda sad to see it in there and headed for the crusher, but I consoled myself by taking the spindles.

[browningboy7]

Mine will be like that when finished. Except not that horrible red. And lolol @ "Sport Model." There was no such trim level. And it's hardly rare. There are two items in that car that are rare and that's the 8-track player and the overhead console.

Other than the descriptions, that car is beautiful. I'd take it any day. That's exactly what my seats are going to look like next February. Later, QD.

Were they Honda 8 track players?

[Total_Blender]

Were they Honda 8 track players?

Yep. It was a factory option.


Here's a 1st get not quite as nice, but still a 5 speed package for waaayy less.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-...item1e588e0ba9

[quickdodge®]

Well that car also has the 5 speed package with the tach and deluxe gauges, the houndstooth seats, 3 spoke wood wheel, wood shift knob, and the chrome shifter stick with console. None of those items are particularly rare, but they are sought after on the Honda forums and E-bay. Not to mention its hard enough to find a decent 5 speed gearbox. I looked all over for a 1st. gen 5 speed box when I had my 1200, but I ended up settling with the 4 speed.

A few months ago, I saw a nearly perfect 1st gen Wagon at pull-a-part. I was kinda sad to see it in there and headed for the crusher, but I consoled myself by taking the spindles.

5 speed, Deluxe gauges aren't really rare at all. The houndstooth is, BUT you can get the seats restitched in that fashion if you choose (this is what I'm doing in mine). The steering wheel and knob aren't really rare, it's just that the ones out there are in horrible shape. I see those on the Honda site all the time that need refurbishing. And they aren't really that much sought after. Every once in a while I'll see someone asking, but it's not that often. My 12" trim rings are more rare than he parts you named off. My 5 speed came from an 83 Civic. Straight bolt it.

Yep. It was a factory option.


Here's a 1st get not quite as nice, but still a 5 speed package for waaayy less.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-...item1e588e0ba9

The 8-track was not a factory option. It was a dealer option. They were made by Pioneer. Later, QD.

[Total_Blender]

My 5 speed came from an 83 Civic. Straight bolt it.
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But the ratios on the 2nd. gen 5 speeds are not as good for the 1200 motors. I'm sure they are fine for you with the 1.8. My bad on the 8 track being a dealer option, thats what I meant. The a/c was a dealer option too, and I remember when I took the a/c junk out of my car looking at the wiring and thinking "did a third grader do this?"

Since Honda sold these cars at suck a low margin (I think $2500 out the door in '79, about half what the Camaro cost), dealers really made their money with the options. Usually decals. Every other one I've seen around here has the Honda stripes on the rockers, or some '70's graphics in booger green and baby shit yellow.

[Just_lookin]

Yep. It was a factory option.


Here's a 1st get not quite as nice, but still a 5 speed package for waaayy less.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-...item1e588e0ba9

note it saiys reserve not met.. so it could turn out to be more

[quickdodge®]

But the ratios on the 2nd. gen 5 speeds are not as good for the 1200 motors. I'm sure they are fine for you with the 1.8. My bad on the 8 track being a dealer option, thats what I meant. The a/c was a dealer option too, and I remember when I took the a/c junk out of my car looking at the wiring and thinking "did a third grader do this?"

Since Honda sold these cars at suck a low margin (I think $2500 out the door in '79, about half what the Camaro cost), dealers really made their money with the options. Usually decals. Every other one I've seen around here has the Honda stripes on the rockers, or some '70's graphics in booger green and baby shit yellow.

Hey man, I know what you mean about the A/C. I took all mine out and WTF? You know I actually have the .esp file of the exact stickers that went from the top of the rear quarter window and rolls down under it and across the middle/side of the car? Heheh. Was only made for the smaller 1200 car but I had the guy that had an original sticker get it scanned into computer into the correct file and had it lengthened at a point where you couldn't tell. I can't wait to get it printed out to put on the car. I'm doing that at the end of January. Later, QD.

[THEONE]

rare model or not,that car is really nice,it would be like a blast from the past to drive it. i would love to own one of these but oh well....

[quickdodge®]

it would be like a blast from the past to drive it. i would love to own one of these but oh well....

Take it from me, dude, I love driving mine. The looks you get from all ages is cool. Everyone from young to old love my car. It's nice. This time next year, mine will be completely finished. Later, QD.

[THEONE]

Take it from me, dude, I love driving mine. The looks you get from all ages is cool. Everyone from young to old love my car. It's nice. This time next year, mine will be completely finished. Later, QD.

if i could i would have one,but i could not find one i could afford to bring back to life the way it truly should be done.. on a more positive note i can just watch your build progress and surf the new for cool pics ahahah for now im rockin the ef sedan

[Total_Blender]

Take it from me, dude, I love driving mine. The looks you get from all ages is cool. Everyone from young to old love my car. It's nice. This time next year, mine will be completely finished. Later, QD.

Yep, out of all the cars I've driven, my '79 Civic got the most positive attention/compliments. Once I get the Falcon done I might get rid of the truck and try to get another 1st gen.

[quickdodge®]

if i could i would have one,but i could not find one i could afford to bring back to life the way it truly should be done.. on a more positive note i can just watch your build progress and surf the new for cool pics ahahah for now im rockin the ef sedan

Where mine sits now took less than $3,000. I'm only about 2K left to be done. Later, QD.