First-Ever Fifth-Gen Honda Civic Built in Canada Amazingly Has Just 12 Km
Some older or classic cars have seen so little action on the road that they remain basically the same as new. They’re like time capsules—looking at them and sitting inside them feels like a blast straight from the past.
One such example is the first-ever copy of the fifth-generation (EG) Honda Civic that was built in Canada, more specifically at the Alliston assembly plant in Ontario. Found by a well-known fan of the Japanese brand, who goes by the name HondaPro Jason on YouTube, the 1992 hatchback finished in red carries a VIN that ends in 0001.
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The amazing part is that the car has logged just 12 km. That’s right, 12. Has the odometer been rolled back? We can always wonder when it comes to extremely low-mileage vehicles, but given the pristine, museum-worthy condition this Civic is currently in, we’ll give it the benefit of the doubt.
To make a long story short, the owner is a man named Dylan Sharpe, a serious Honda and Acura enthusiast whom you can follow on Instagram (@sharperacingofficial). He says the precious Civic was kept inside a Honda training facility for a very long time and was never even driven. It still had its original engine oil as well as factory markings on the underpinnings at the time of the purchase.
Sharpe is open to selling the car if he gets the right offer, apparently. How much is it worth? A pretty penny, for sure, even though we’re talking about an entry-level DX model that lacks basic amenities such as air conditioning and a passenger-side mirror.
As for the engine under the hood, the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder cranks out a meager 102 horsepower and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Any takers?
For more cool facts about the Honda Civic’s 50+ years in Canada and Honda manufacturing in Ontario, click here. And take another look at the hot and fast 2023 Honda Civic Type R in the video below.
