The current Honda Civic Type R is absolutely outstanding, but for drivers in the U.S. who hadn’t previously had the privilege of driving prior Civic Type Rs, its predecessor was a revelation. It drove better than any front-wheel-drive car had any right to, all while offering the daily practicality of a hatchback. But what if you wanted to throw that whole “daily practicality” thing out the window and double down on driving better than it has any right to? Well, a seller on Cars & Bids has just the Civic Type R for you.
One look at the CTR in question tells you this car definitely isn’t stock, but anyone can throw a wrap and an adjustable rear win on a Civic. Glance inside the car, though, and it’s immediately clear you aren’t looking at a heavily modified CTR. You’re looking at a full-on race car. And while buying anyone else’s build is always going to be sketchy, you at least get peace of mind of knowing that almost every single aftermarket part was sourced through HPD, so at least it should be good quality.
We don’t have nearly enough space here to list every single modification the builder made, but rest assured the list is extensive. We’re talking radiator and auxiliary oil coolers, upgraded cooling ducts, a Borla downpipe and exhaust, Bilstein inverted double adjustable dampers and Eibach race springs, RV6 rear adjustable stabilizer bar and rear lower arms, Girodisc two-piece front rotors and braided brake lines and Hasport polyurethane engine mounts among others. Many, many others. Including a cage and a fully stripped interior.
If you just want a CTR that’s faster than your buddy’s, then this probably isn’t the car for you. It’s a bonafide race car meant for laying down lap times, not carving canyons or tearing up winding back roads. It’s not even street-legal and doesn’t even come with a title. Instead, you’ll have to settle for a bill of sale. So it’s not a car for the overwhelming majority of people. On the other hand, if you’ve been thinking that you just have too much money and need to burn a little, why not get into touring car racing? You deserve it.
