1997 Honda Prelude

Description

Honda debuted the fifth and final generation of the two-door Prelude coupe in 1996, quickly garnering three consecutive Car and Driver “10 Best” awards for its nimble handling, high-revving engine, and modern conveniences. Consolidated into two trim levels for the 1997 model year, both the base Prelude and Prelude SH gained an additional five horsepower from their 2.2-liter VTEC inline-four-cylinder engines. Equipped with standard air conditioning, anti-theft immobilizer, and an acoustic-feedback sound system, the already serene cabin received additional soundproofing and structural upgrades from 1997. The result was one of the most refined and dynamic driving experiences in the sports-coupe class at the time, which can be enjoyed today in this low-mileage, well-preserved example. 

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Highlights

• Final, most refined generation of the Prelude sports coupe

• One owner vehicle 

• Showing only 41,483 miles at the time of cataloging

• Powered by a 2.2-liter DOHC inline-four paired with a “Sequential SportShift” four-speed automatic transmission

• Vehicle is said to be in fine cosmetic and mechanical condition, with all systems, including air conditioning, functioning as intended

• Finished in Nordic Mist Metallic with a Black cloth interior

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• 16-inch alloy five-spoke wheels

• Fog lights

• Rear wing

• Air conditioning

• Honda Acoustic Feedback CD stereo

• Cruise control

• Power sliding moonroof

• Adjustable steering column

• Remote trunk release

• Power windows, mirrors, locks

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

• Four-wheel double wishbone suspension

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections

• Touch-up paint visible below driver’s side tail light

• Minor paint chip on driver’s side door

• Scratch near rear left wheel well 

Included

• Four keys

• Spare 

• Jack

• Tool kit

• Window Sticker 

• Brochure 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report verifies that this is a one-owner vehicle and shows consistent service visits to Bill Cole Automall Bluefield, West Virginia. 

Additional Notes

Contact: Steve Rose, Greenbrier Classic Cars Mobile Phone: 681.532.9576 Business Phone: 304.520.6234 email: gbrclassiccars@gmail.com