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1980 First Gen Honda Prelude

nismo Kinda New Posts: 2	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude nismo @nismo
	Jun 29, 2008 20:15:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thought I'd say hello and show you all my car. It's a 1981 first generation Honda Prelude 1600cc. I got my first lude back in 1995 as my first car. I had it for 4 years and did 76k hard driven teenage miles in it, the only time it ever let me down was when the ignition switch blew (in the outside lane on the M6!). They are such a great little car, nice to drive and full of character. Eventually the rot became terminal and I left it in my yard with the intention of restoring it in the future. Then 3 years ago I found this one in Manchester, 2 owners from new, full comprehensive history (even original sale receipt) , every MOT, even every tax disk. I drove it for a week or two then stripped it down for full restoration. It has took me 2 years to complete in between jobs as I am a self-employed Motor Body Repairer by trade, the only thing I didn't do myself was fit the new windscreen. I would go into more detail but seriously struggle with typing and computers! Some pics, hope you all like it, looking forward to a few meets
	Last Edit: Jul 1, 2008 11:48:50 GMT by rmad

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xbo11ox Posted hell of a lot Literally 'an embarrassment' Posts: 6,985	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude xbo11ox @xbo11ox
	Jun 29, 2008 20:19:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Unbelievable! I love it!
	1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 Mazda 929 Coupé 1986 Mazda 929 Wagon 1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr 1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo 1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr 2000 Rover 45 V6 Club 1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel 1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon 1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler 2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS

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Czechered Flag Posted a lot Rear Engined Rebel Posts: 2,387	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude Czechered Flag @havefunskomad
	Jun 29, 2008 20:22:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Gorgeous car mate
	Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)

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Hirst Posted a lot This avatar is inaccurate, I've never shaved that closely Posts: 3,930	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude Hirst @hirst
	Jun 29, 2008 20:27:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is an absolutely brilliant restoration, lots of attention to detail! The front and rear valances are jaw-dropping!
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hongkongphooey Posted a lot '78 Beta spyder,'77 180B Wagon'75 Celica,'72 Corona. Posts: 3,238	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude hongkongphooey @hongkongphooey
	Jun 29, 2008 21:42:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ahh yes, i jizzed off over this at japshow. VERY nice.
	'75 TA22 Celica sr20det

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Siert Posted a lot Posts: 1,107	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude Siert @86corollaliftback
	Jun 29, 2008 21:45:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	There's no reason to be good with typing and computers if you can rebuild a car to that standard!
	1978 Citroën GS 1220 Club Previously: autoslalom 309 and rust bucket CX

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mk14dr Yorkshire and The Humber Posts: 4,472 Club RR Member Number: 85	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude mk14dr @mk14dr Club Retro Rides Member 85
	Jun 29, 2008 21:59:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Welcome to the site It's an impressive job you've done there, it looks better than factory Another car on the want list D
	escRot Leeds www.instagram.com/parked_in_uk/ www.instagram.com/mk1_4dr/

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude grizz @grizz
	Jun 29, 2008 22:00:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Welcome, and what an awesome introduction that is. The car is sure to be a perfect advertising vehichle for your tallents.
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79cord Posted a lot Posts: 2,617	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude 79cord @79cord
	Jun 30, 2008 1:49:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great to see ! Always encouraging to see a nicely cleaned up example while I slowly work away on my '81's & yours certainly does look good. Did you relocate the rear sunroof drain-tubes while you were at it.?... I'm tempted to since their dumping water into the sills doesn't seem too clever & is definately one of their rust areas ! Currently busy trying to repair previous owners/panel repairers ideas of repairs upon both mine though. Bonus that you had a nice example to start with. Hard to let go of a good first car that treats you well in spite of the abuse they often get !
	Last Edit: Jun 30, 2008 2:16:03 GMT by 79cord '79 HondaAccord, '89 CR-X SiR,'88 Integra '81 Prelude, '74 Z360H/top, '65 S600 '75 BetaCoupe, '73 Cortina, '65 Cortina forum.retro-rides.org/thread/36869/1979-accord-prelude-integra-civics or www.cardomain.com/id/79cord

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skoda_norman Global Moderator Posts: 8,449	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude skoda_norman @skodanorman
	Jun 30, 2008 1:58:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	amazing. Looks great.


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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Jun 30, 2008 3:55:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Holy awesome paint job batman! Just absolutely stunning, the quality of the finish and just the cleanliness and straightness (in a non homo-bashing way) of the car. Welcome to the forum dude!
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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RetroMat Posted a lot Column Shifting! Posts: 3,444	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude RetroMat @retromicra
	Jun 30, 2008 21:10:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	bloomin' loverly


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brawr Part of things Posts: 650	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude brawr @brawr
	Jun 30, 2008 22:17:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Stunningly shiny, respect!
	1984 KP Starlet 4AGE

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Ether Posted a lot Posts: 4,450	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude Ether @streetrules
	Jul 1, 2008 0:11:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow! Great job Nice to see some retro Honda action. Are the early Preludes fast at all?


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79cord Posted a lot Posts: 2,617	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude 79cord @79cord
	Jul 1, 2008 1:51:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	80hp 1602cc & 910kg so not super fast. More emphasis on economy with comfort so reasonably torquey but still game for fun driving. A 'Personal car' Accord drivetrain in enlarged 2g Civic inspired floorpan so virtually an Accord Hatch minus 10kg & practicallity with rear anti-rollbar, low roof & standard glass Sunroof. Probably bit more nimble & refined than most of its RWD live-axle Japanese competition ? 2nd gen went bigger & more expensive/sophisticated suspension with smaller CR-X companion. 1st gen was somewhere in between.
	Last Edit: Jul 1, 2008 2:02:08 GMT by 79cord '79 HondaAccord, '89 CR-X SiR,'88 Integra '81 Prelude, '74 Z360H/top, '65 S600 '75 BetaCoupe, '73 Cortina, '65 Cortina forum.retro-rides.org/thread/36869/1979-accord-prelude-integra-civics or www.cardomain.com/id/79cord

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sp33dy Part of things Posts: 53	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude sp33dy @sp33dy
	Jul 1, 2008 2:51:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Absolutely flawless!! Great post!!


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fire3500 Part of things Posts: 28	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude fire3500 @fire3500
	Jul 1, 2008 10:53:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's gorgeous!


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rmad global admin Posts: 18,616	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude rmad @rmad
	Jul 1, 2008 11:48:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Amazing. Beautiful car, incredible condition. Welcome aboard!


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paulmi16 Part of things Posts: 764	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude paulmi16 @paulmi16
	Jul 1, 2008 16:36:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A beautiful car you have there, and what a lot of time and effort you have put in. It looks better than new. I had a black Mk1 Prelude when I was a student, and I loved the car to bits even though it was rotten as a pear. I always vowed i'd have another, but alas it was not to be.
	205 GTi Mi16 205 XS - Now in filmidget's signature Clio dci 80 I've found in life if someone is an idiot, they generally stay and idiot.

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nismo Kinda New Posts: 2	1980 First Gen Honda Prelude nismo @nismo
	Jul 1, 2008 20:59:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for all your comments everyone. Performance-wise its as '79cord' said. I've got a full custom stainless exhaust and K&N filter but it still ain't that quick, its more of a cruiser. A few bits I missed out before are wheels are genuine Mugen which I was given by a mate - they were all silver when I got them but I didn't like them so I sent them away to be diamond turned on the rim and then I painted the centres black. Its lowered 35mm on Kingsprings which I had to get from Australia and I had braided brake lines made up by Goodridge. I'll put a few more pics up when I get time. Hope to see some of you at Retro Show.


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