1983 Honda Civic 1500 S - Greenville, SC

1983 Honda Civic 1500 S
80k, 5-Speed, CVCC-II Engine
Greenville, SC
$4250

The humble Honda Civic has now become old enough to be a classic car.  This one in particular is a 41 year old top-trim model.  Offered only in 1983 the Civic 1500 S is the precursor to the well known Civic Si.  I'm fairly certain this car appeared on Bring a Trailer back when you could still actually bring a trailer and pick up a fun car for less than $50k. 

There are a ton of fresh parts on the car, from a new battery, timing belt, valve adjustment, and clutch cable to the fully rebuilt and upgraded braking system (Master Cylinder, Calipers, Rotors, Wheel Cylinders, etc).  The 13x4.5" wheels wear massive 175/70 Kumho tires which are quite comfortable to drive on with some actual sidewalls.  As a plus, they were the only 13" tire from a reputable brand I could find for sale.  This old Honda doesn't leak a drop of anything on your driveway.   

The car is a good driver that is ready for the next owner to enjoy.  The seats have covers and the fabric underneath has seen better days.  I was torn between replacing them or recovering them with the original two tone red and black fabric.  The factory AM/FM radio still works and tunes in local stations just fine.  The secondary venturi is finicky on the carb, but the car is still easily driven and a rebuild kit is included with the car among many other spares. 

Want a neat old hatchback that isn't a Golf GTI?  This car is for you.

Period Car and Driver Article 

Google Photos Link

OK, 

um, 

ok, just breathe.

This is literally my favorite hotwheel.

I am looking locally for a daily driver.  10 hours from CMI to South Carolina is hard to justify, but still.

You, too, huh?

It’s very cool. 

Oh man. I was just telling my wife that I'd like to move a couple of my projects and pick up an obscure smaller car. Something that would be the only one at the local cruise night. This is perfect. Timing is not. 

For anyone looking, the seller is a stand up guy. 

I love those cars. And I think that the second generation Civic S model was 1893 only. They also came in white and dark red. 

Oh

My 

God

When I was in high school a guy I worked with at the local grocery store had one and ever since then I've wanted one.  My fleet is too big right now, please someone buy my other cars so I can buy this!!!

In reply to SKJSS (formerly Klayfish) :

I'll give you $4250 for the boxster so you can buy this 

dculberson said:

In reply to SKJSS (formerly Klayfish) :

I'll give you $4250 for the boxster so you can buy this 

Since you're a long time friend, make it $8250 and it's all yours.  Not bad for a well done 986...

I'm digging through my couch cushions looking for spare change.  If we hadn't just bought a house, I'd be on a plane to SC right now.  I learned to drive in a '77 Accord, my first car was a CRX, and second was a Prelude.  So I have a thing for Hondas, only reduced somewhat by the Miata.

GLWTS.

It's not sold yet?  Nice car!

One of the first car books I bought had some decent Honda history - I didn't own a Honda but this was cool to me.

Woody (Forum Supportum) said:

I love those cars. And I think that the second generation Civic S model was 1893 only. They also came in white and dark red. 

Were those the ones that came with metal spoke wheels in place of the wooden ones?

Is this still for sale?   Just now seeing this post.  

Way out of my financial ability, but what a wonderful car. Absolutely perfect for my upcoming needs. 
Had a 81 plain jane Civic, for a bit in the '90s. 325k miles, but ran great. 

Well I can't send PMs as I just joined. And the seller didnt post any contact info. 

Preludedude said:

Well I can't send PMs as I just joined. And the seller didnt post any contact info. 

 

There is no PM functionality w/GRM. If you click on the seller's forum name, you'll see a contact button in the upper right. That will allow you to send an email. 

Edit: I just sent him a PM on the book of faces to let him know there is interest here. 

Motojunky said:

Preludedude said:

Well I can't send PMs as I just joined. And the seller didnt post any contact info. 

 

There is no PM functionality w/GRM. If you click on the seller's forum name, you'll see a contact button in the upper right. That will allow you to send an email. 

 

Edit: I just sent him a PM on the book of faces to let him know there is interest here. 

Thank you sir.  

I learned how to drive when I stole my mom's brown '81 Civic, I was probably 10 years old. 

My dad bought a, then new, '81 Celica and Civic on the same weekend. The Celica was traded in on a new Renault Fuego in '83 but the Civic stayed for about 15 years. My mom loved that car, it probably had under 30k miles when my parents sold it. 

I am on the bicycle with my parents and the civic:

Looks like there's one on BAT - near my house too.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-honda-civic-15/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-11-16

Wow, I remember seeing one in the showroom when my dad brought his Accord in for something or other.  The Accord already had some AT Engineering suspension and requisite Kamei front spoiler on it by then. Found a pic on my dad's Flickr (we didn't do any Civic mods until after the house and driveway were done.)

Did the Civic S predate the GTi?  I kind of remember it being 1984 in the US.

is this car still for sale?? if so please reach out i am very interested. thank you.

I came sooooo close to buying one in 91. I had a 1200 auto and a 79 1200 4 speed. Then I moved to Vermont and found VW. Went down hill from there.

Hey guys, this car has been sold and went to a new home in North Carolina.  In an interesting turn of events, the new owner met another 1500 S owner and I got to see two of them at once when they came to check it out.  Just a couple unicorns on a back road in South Carolina.