Don’t remember a Prelude Convertible? This 1982 Honda Prelude Solaire Convertible offered here on eBay from Washington state is one of fewer than 100 made. A California company named Solaire performed the Honda-warrantied conversion. Click this link for more facts about the first-generation of Honda’s sporty Prelude.

With a classy luggage rack this drop-top Honda is ready for a weekend in wine country. Overspray on the muffler suggests the paint got a touch-up at some point. The “5 Speed” badge reminds us of a time when enthusiasts boasted about shifting their own gears.

The deep red theme continues into the interior. With 78,000 miles on the clock, this Honda is barely broken in, though the top has seen better days. Honda’s first-generation Prelude was panned by some, and dubbed the “Quaalude” in one review due to it’s yawn-inducing performance. However, not everyone needs 300 horsepower to enjoy an open-air drive. This sporty-looking yet frugal coupe that will pass many a gas station before needing a refill.

After being stored for 15 years, this sun-catcher came back to life with little effort according to the seller, though it could use a fuel system flush and a tune-up. “Classic” Japanese cars have a dedicated following. Has the time come when this one of fewer than 100 factory-supported convertibles should be painstakingly restored for a collector, or is it just a neat used car that should get a tune-up and a safety-check before being aired out on the Pacific Coast Highway?