1978 Honda Civic

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1978 Honda Civic CVCC 1200 – 5-Speed Manual
97,779 Original Miles
Yellow with Black Interior
Price: $22,999

If you're searching for one of the finest surviving first-generation Honda Civics, this 1978 Honda Civic CVCC 1200 is an exceptional opportunity. Finished in its original yellow exterior with a black interior, this highly original example shows just 97,779 original miles and has never been repainted, preserving its factory finish and authenticity. It spent nearly two decades with its original owner before entering a private car collection in 1997, where it remained carefully stored until recently.

This Civic has just undergone an extensive mechanical recommissioning to ensure it is ready for its next owner while maintaining its originality. Finding a first-generation Civic in this condition is becoming increasingly difficult, making this an outstanding collector vehicle that represents an important chapter in Honda's automotive history.

The car also includes the original 1978 title, adding to its authenticity and collector appeal.

Vehicle Information
Year: 1978
Make: Honda
Model: Civic CVCC 1200
Engine: 1.2L CVCC Inline-4
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Mileage: 97,779 Original Miles
Exterior Color: Yellow
Interior Color: Black
VIN: SGE4500179
Title: Original 1978 Title Included
Ownership History
Original owner from 1978 to 1997
Acquired by a private collector in 1997
Carefully stored as part of a private collection until recently

Highlights:
-Original yellow paint
-Never repainted
-Original body panels
-Original 97,779 miles
-Black interior with professionally reupholstered seats
-Excellent overall condition
-Original 1978 title included
-Extensive recent mechanical service
-Long-term collector ownership
-Extensive Recent Maintenance

This Civic has recently received comprehensive servicing, including:

-New Exedy clutch kit
-Flywheel resurfaced
-Rear main seal replaced
-Axle seals replaced
-New upper radiator hose
-New valve cover gasket
-New thermostat
-New timing belt
-New water pump
-New timing belt tensioner bearing
-New camshaft seal
-New front crankshaft seal
-Alternator professionally rebuilt
-Fuel tank drained and cleaned
-Fuel lines cleaned
-Carburetor rebuilt
-New fuel filter
-Rear brakes rebuilt
-New rear brake shoes
-New rear wheel cylinders
-Fresh brake fluid
-Cooling system flushed
-Fresh engine oil and filter
-New manual transmission fluid
-New spark plugs
-New distributor cap
-New rotor
-New ignition wires
-Brand-new battery
-Brand-new tires

Specifications:
-1.2L Honda CVCC inline four-cylinder engine
-5-speed manual transmission
-Front-wheel drive
-CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) engine
-Lightweight, fuel-efficient design
-Classic first-generation Honda styling
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