1998 Honda Civic (EK9) Type R

KEY FACTS

• A highly sought-after JDM hot hatch and one of the most celebrated front-wheel-drive driver's cars of the modern era, presented in the rare factory black colour scheme.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre ‘B18C6’ inline-four producing an estimated 200bhp, driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual transmission with an S80 limited-slip differential gearbox.
• A Japanese-market example, this Civic Type R was imported into the UK and first registered with the DVLA in August 2000.
• It reportedly benefits from a fully rebuilt B18C6 engine, rebuilt using OEM Honda components throughout, including a new cambelt and water pump, with approximately 1,800 miles covered since completion.
• The odometer indicates 67,981 miles, though this is not warranted. The seller notes that a documented speedometer chip conversion was fitted in March 2019 at an indicated 66,211 kilometres to display mileage in miles rather than kilometres.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This EK9-era Civic Type R is finished in a lesser-seen shade of black, over a black cabin featuring black and red cloth and synthetic suede upholstery with red stitching, red carpets, and carbon-fibre-effect trim.
• It rides on a set of 15-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels finished in gloss-white and fitted with Yokohama Advan Fleva tyres.
• Equipment includes Recaro front seats, air conditioning, electric windows, and a titanium gear knob.
• This example has been upgraded with a reportedly rebuilt B18C6 engine in place of the original unit, together with an S80 limited-slip differential gearbox and Stage 2 clutch.
• Reported performance upgrades include a Spoon ECU, Carbon Whale intake, Skunk2 4-2-1 exhaust manifold, a DC front strut brace, a Jun manifold, an aluminium radiator, aftermarket adjustable suspension, a Spoon oil cap, a Spoon R lower arm bar, a Spoon earth kit, Spoon heat wrap, a Spoon red upper bar, a Spoon rad stay and bolt, a carbon-fibre spark plug cover, and a Fujitsubo exhaust system.
• Inside, the cabin has been fitted with an Alpine CD stereo.
• The sale includes the V5C, and a folder of MOT certificates and invoices documenting servicing, maintenance, ownership history and modification work.
• Two ignition keys will accompany the vehicle.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the front and rear bumpers are believed to have been repainted, there is a very small scratch on the roof, and the driver's seat bolster has lost some shape though the fabric remains intact with no split stitching.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 22 July 2026 at an indicated 67,984 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the last recorded maintenance was carried out in April 2021 at an indicated 67,641 miles by Falcon Engineering and Development Ltd, comprising a brake fluid replacement, gearbox oil replacement with Liqui Moly additive, coolant flush and refill, and the fitment of new tyres.
• The seller reports that the engine was comprehensively rebuilt using OEM Honda components including a new cambelt and water pump before covering approximately 1,800 miles.

SUMMARY

Finished in one of the rarest factory colours offered on the EK9-generation Civic Type R, this example combines the analogue driving experience for which Honda's celebrated hot hatch has become renowned, with the reassurance of a reportedly professionally rebuilt B18C6 engine and numerous high-quality performance upgrades. Reportedly accompanied by a large file of invoices documenting enthusiast ownership, maintenance and development, it represents an appealing opportunity to acquire one of the defining Japanese performance cars of the late 1990s. It would make a rewarding addition to any collection of modern Japanese classics, while remaining equally suited to spirited road driving and enthusiast events.

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