Among Japanese cars rapidly approaching extinction, the first-generation Acura Integra is high on the list of endangered species. The Integra was a close sibling to the Hondas of the same era, but all that symbolized was another opportunity to experience the unadulterated driving experience these early Honda/Acura products were known for. This seller in Tampa, Florida has an entire collection plus parts up for grabs here on craigslist, where he’s asking $5,000 for the whole lot.
The seller only provides one photo, and requests interested parties email him for more info and a complete parts list. Unfortunately, we don’t see any of the desirable Special Editions in the photos, which came with either a monochromatic white paint scheme or black with gold wheels and full power options. Regardless, these are great entry-level driver’s cars and getting harder to find by the day. For $5K, it could be worth a look if you’ve got the space to hoard a car that’s getting impossible to find in any condition.
Great find Jeff! Torsion bar Hondas are becoming more and more rare as time marches on. This is a great opportunity for someone that is a first gen Integra fan, or for fans of the 84-87 Civic/Crx as the twin cam drive train and brakes are a direct swap.
Brian – a first-gen CRX is still on my list of cars to own before too much longer. Those and the first-gen Integra look *sooo good* with a slight drop and some period Mugen wheels.
Jeff, you simply haven’t lived until you have driven a 1985 Crx Si. One of the first cars that I owned as a youngster. With tons of character, a fun little engine, and a short wheel base, it is like a more modern contemporary to the Lotus Elan in my opinion. I also wouldn’t mind an Integra as they are quite fun too, but as you have stated, the first gen integras are quite rare now. I know the 84-87 civic/crx community have claimed many Integras as parts cars.
Great find.
I had a 84 crx it was a blast to rip around in! I was and still am a plumber and would go to work with all my power tools and a six foot ladder in it with the hatch closed! Even carried material in it like a 8 feet of pipe corner to corner one of the best cars I ever owned😀
And 20 to 30 years from now, nice one’s will probably go for six figures at auction as the next generation begins to collect cars from the past…
Look at the prices clean Acura Integra Type R’s are commanding – sure, scarcity/rarity is a huge factor, but there also have to be enthusiasts who want to pay top dollar for a Japanese hot hatch made in the last 20 years…
Owned 2 Integra’s and loved them both. Fuel gauges were never accurate but damn they were quick. Wish I had the room.