28k Original Miles! 47 Mpg Highway! on 2040-cars

Thanks for viewing my 1983 Honda Civic 1500 sedan with an automatic transmission and a 1.5L four cylinder engine that is rated at 34 city/47 hwy mpg!  It shows an astoundingly low 28,431 original miles!  And it drives like it too.  This is surely the lowest mileage Honda Civic from 1983 in existence today.  And certainly, if anyone owns one with fewer miles and in this incredible condition, please email me with photos and the story how your car came to be so well-preserved.  I'd love to hear about it.  For that same reason, when I saw this Civic for sale, I knew that if it was as advertised I would have to own it.  It was, and I was so blown away by its condition that I drove more than 20 hours over two separate trips to acquire it.  It was totally worth it!

There is something pretty awesome about cruising around town, running errands, etc. in a car with all the kitch and cool of a classic, but that also runs and drives like a fresh and new car AND gets better gas mileage than nearly all the cookie-cutter cars you pass in your travels. It is a joyously rare combination of the practical and the unique.  In fact, just last night I stopped for gas (it was just above empty) and by putting in just under six gallons I was able to bring the fuel level up to 3/4 full.  And that translated into something like 4+ hours of highway driving.  I was laughing and shaking my head when I pulled back out onto the road.  

The true beauty of this car -- beyond its incredible condition -- is its original design and intent.  It was meant to be simple and economical, but also well-built and a bit of fun to drive.  From my experience with it, Honda succeeded on all counts.  Consider the fact that if I were to pop the hood and stand on the passenger side of the car looking down at the motor, I could change the air cleaner, check the oil, check the transmission fluid, replace the oil filter, replace the distributor cap, check the plug wires, install new wipers, install new belts and probably a half dozen other things I've missed without ever moving from my spot. And the experience while driving is more of the same.  Everything is simple and easy, but very well-designed.  All is as it should be, with plenty of space,  and nice easy-to-read instruments  The stereo is a great AM/FM setup, with the retractable antenna within easy reach that you can actually adjust it while driving! There's also a locking gascap and a decent size trunk that is so pristine that I'm not sure anything has ever been put in it. 

I was fortunate enough to speak with the owner of the repair shop that serviced the Civic from 2008-2012, who also happened to know the family that owned it and the complete history of the car.  According to him, this Honda was purchased by an elderly lady in 1983 and was used sparingly by her and her husband for the rest of their lives.  It was then left to her daughter and was stored with care and used occasionally until it was finally traded in on a new car in 2012, having been owned by the same family for 31 years.  When I asked if he felt the mileage to be accurate, his simple response was, "I know it is."  

 The car is beautiful enough to be a very nice, unusual addition to a car collection, but it could also be driven daily or utilized as a third car, a sort of uber-economical runabout for zipping around town in something a little different.  And with an automatic transmission, its a breeze to drive.  It also comes with the original owner's manual and a carfax report.  I look forward to speaking to anyone who has questions or comments on this very unique Honda and I've also posted more the 200 photos to flickr to show it off a bit more... https://www.flickr.com/photos/97286492@N06/sets/72157645418185581/

I LOVE ALL CLASSIC CARS, SO INTERESTING TRADES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!