1984 Honda Prelude

Specifications

Year

1984

Body type

2-Door Coupe

Engine

1.8 Liter I4

Transmission

5-Speed Manual

Exterior

Gray

Interior

Gray

Mileage

45,670 mi

Description

Experience the distinctive character of an early front-wheel-drive Japanese sport coupe with this 1984 Honda Prelude. Sold new in Ontario and reportedly spending approximately 20 years in storage, this Prelude was later sold as a project on Bring a Trailer in June 2019 before being relocated to Florida. Showing 46,000 kilometers, or approximately 29,000 miles, it is finished in gray metallic over gray cloth and retains the engaging combination of a carbureted 1.8-liter four-cylinder and five-speed manual transaxle. The exterior features a period-correct gray metallic finish complemented by 13-inch steel wheels with factory-style covers. Pop-up headlights give the Prelude its unmistakable 1980s appearance, while a glass sunroof adds an open, airy feel to the cabin. The combination of compact proportions, angular styling, and retractable headlights captures the distinctive design language of Honda during this era. Power comes from a 1.8-liter inline-four equipped with dual Keihin carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. The carburetors were cleaned following its return to service, helping bring the long-stored Honda back to running condition. A timing belt, water pump, and valve cover gaskets were also replaced, while new tires were installed as part of the subsequent recommissioning work. Inside, the Prelude features gray cloth upholstery with manually adjustable seats and a period AM/FM/cassette stereo. The glass sunroof provides additional versatility, while the straightforward cabin retains the functional, driver-focused character associated with Honda products of the period. The car reportedly received its timing belt service and additional recommissioning work after being sold as a project in 2019, with the timing belt, water pump, valve cover gaskets, and tires replaced and the carburetors cleaned. Showing approximately 46,000 kilometers, this 1984 Honda Prelude offers an appealing opportunity to own a distinctive and increasingly uncommon example of Honda’s early-1980s sport coupe, complete with pop-up headlights, a five-speed manual transmission, and classic period styling.