Description
Honda Civic VTi | 1997
Highlights:
– 1.6-litre B16 DOHC VTEC inline-four engine, petrol, manual transmission
– All-original EK4 VTi, never modified
– Two previous owners from new, with a good service history
– Fitted with a factory sunroof
– Mileage: 128,000 km
The seller offers for sale this 1997 Honda Civic VTi, powered by a 1.6-litre B16 DOHC VTEC inline-four engine, paired with a manual transmission. This EK4-generation three-door hatchback has had just two previous owners from new and is presented as entirely original and unmodified, backed by a good service history. The car shows 128,000 km on the odometer and is finished in a deep metallic blue, with the factory sunroof adding a further point of interest to this well-preserved example.
Inside, the cabin retains its original Honda sports-pattern upholstery on both the front and rear seats, along with the factory dashboard, centre console and door trims, all presenting in a condition consistent with careful ownership. Being unmodified, the car retains its original engine bay layout and factory equipment throughout, a detail that is increasingly rare to find on Civics of this generation.
Launched in 1995, the sixth-generation Honda Civic, known internally as the EK, moved the model onto a lighter, more rigid platform and introduced a range of VTEC-equipped engines that would come to define the car’s reputation among enthusiasts. The VTi trim sat at the sporting end of the range, pairing the celebrated B16 twin-cam 16-valve VTEC four-cylinder engine with the model’s agile, front-wheel-drive chassis. With its dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing, the B16 delivers its power high in the rev range, giving the VTi a distinctly motorsport-inspired character. The three-door hatchback bodystyle, with its low, wedge-shaped profile and wraparound tail lights, remains one of the most recognisable Civic silhouettes of the 1990s.
On the road, the EK Civic is remembered for its light, precise steering and eager, high-revving character, traits that made it a favourite among Japanese performance car fans throughout the 1990s and continue to fuel demand for clean, original examples today. A genuinely unmodified, two-owner EK4 with documented history such as this one represents an increasingly scarce opportunity for collectors seeking an authentic slice of 1990s Honda engineering.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
