This is the first generation Honda Civic, below, resplendent in root beer brown. This is the 9th generation, for sale now at your local friendly Honda dealer. See the resemblance? No. Neither do I. The truth is that the original Civic has more in common with the original Issigonis Mini and the eensy-weensy Honda 600 […]
The second generation Honda Civic was a little sedan built from 1980-1983 that made a big impression on buyers. It offered fantastic fuel economy, rugged build quality and room for a small family for a fair price. The Civic could be accused of being slow, but it handled decently enough for a front driver, especially […]
The first generation Honda Civic was built in Japan and New Zealand from 1973 to 1979. It was initially only available in the USA with a generic 1.2 liter 4-banger, but a later, spiffy high-tech 1.5 liter 4-pot called the CVCC was also available. Most first generation Civics have rusted into oblivion, but a few […]