[{"id": 3089706, "authorName": "clm69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clm69/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by clm69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553743341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3089719, "authorName": "oldyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is cherry in more ways than I can count!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553743768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089721, "authorName": "darmahman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darmahman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice looking car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553743801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089738, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Change the badges to Toyota, smuggle this into Honda's design centre, watch Honda start making attractive cars again.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1553744411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089757, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man this is rad", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553745200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089778, "authorName": "SteveZ1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevez1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This reminds me why I really like BAT. Here is a car that I always admired in the day. Clean lines, fun to drive and dead reliable. My wife had a 78 and later a 84. What I really liked about these cars was their bumper design, call me silly. I thought it very European compared to the later model color trimmed monolithic bumpers. At the time by daily driver was a European model 1985 BMW 323i so my tastes were in the European design studios. Good luck seller, very nice car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553745877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089790, "authorName": "oldyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little google search reveals that this particular Honda Accord received quite a bit of publicity for it's then eBay selling price of around $20,000. Absolutely beautiful Honda that I would love to park next to my 86' Accord Hatchback with 11K miles and my 92' EX with 182K miles, but afraid the reserve might be higher than I originally thought. Will watch this one closely.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1553746335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089874, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too nice to run over Marcellus Wallace in.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1553753179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089884, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had an Accord that was nearly identical to this one, except upholstery was tan. That car gave us little grief over many years and miles of use. We gave it to wife's sister when we upgraded to a newer Honda. That car soldiered on for another decade of use, but was neglected in its final years. I drove the poor thing to a CA redemption program wrecking yard when the sister moved to Oregon. Even though the clear coat was shedding and the upholstery in tatters, the engine ran as smoothly and quietly as a new car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553754570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089946, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cThe car was reportedly kept at the original owner\u2019s upstate New York winery...\u201d\r\nYes, nothing like a vintage red. \u201883 was a very good year for Honda. Buy this and savor like a fine wine. Good luck to seller and buyer...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1553770757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089954, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When your showoff brother in law is flaunting the lobster leather in his 965 Turbo, drop his jaw with this!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553771862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089962, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TJP_77 - Bruce was in a Civic... Looked long/hard at one of these fresh out of college back in the day. Man, that interior!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553772405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089969, "authorName": "smithenhiven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithenhiven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an 83 Civic, in very similar if not identical color combo. I wish I could justify adding this Accord to the stable. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553772812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089970, "authorName": "Cone_Racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cone_racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if this was an accord, how small was the civic in 83?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553772928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089976, "authorName": "smithenhiven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithenhiven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cone_Racer, the civic had about a 7.5 inch shorter wheelbase.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553773478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089986, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Younger folks may not know this, but the Accord of this era was truly a hot commodity in the U.S. automotive arena.\n\nTwo trim levels, two body styles, two transmissions, and three or four colors per model year. If you didn't like what was on the showroom floor (often with a markup), too bad. Another buyer would probably come along later that day and snap it up. \n\nThey were seemingly everywhere back when MTV was where you watched music videos. Now, they've all disappeared. In much of the country, they rusted. Here in California, their fragile emissions systems and crumbling interior plastics often sent them to the salvage yard, even though their bodies were still intact. \n\nShow up with this at Radwood, and watch the follicle-challenged plop their readers down onto their noses, whip their Samsung Galaxy phones from their belt holsters, and then, look out Facebook!\n\nGLWTS", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1553774378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089985, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the fact that it's smaller then todays' Civics. \nLove the louvers at the back. Can't get more 80's then this. Beautiful. Wish I could afford it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553774536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090023, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice sensible small car. Too bad no-one builds anything like this today.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1553776049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090055, "authorName": "budrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/budrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the memories! I had this same car, (year, model, color) - it was the first NEW car that my wife and I ever owned. My step-brother was sales manager at a Honda dealer in Houston and he got me a bit of a discount (not much, though - these cars were HOT!). Paid about $9,300 out the door. My wife drove it many years, then I acquired it when she got a new car, and then my kids got it and that's where it met its demise in 1996. All in all, probably the BEST car I've ever owned when you consider all the factors.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553776914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090079, "authorName": "SmokeandMirrors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokeandmirrors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The very first new car I bought was this car\u2019s clone. Year, color, model. \r\nLoved this car and it reciprocated with reliability, economical operation and great resale. In my youthful enthusiasm I often drove it beyond its practical limits; at speed and in snow but it never faultered. 80\u2019s Honda, \u2018nuff said.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553777170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090095, "authorName": "MikeinNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeinny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG. Mine was a \u201878 with the two speed manumatic (don\u2019t remember their name for it). Even had the louvers. My future mother-in-law was sure it was for hanky-panky purposes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553777479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090133, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car. My '82 was the first of 5 Accords I would own. It was the first car I ever drove with variable assist power steering and what a neat feature it was. \n\nHonda was SO far ahead of the game in this era, it was astounding. Their cars were the best on the road. No one else even came close to the overall package. This car gets 40 MPG easy and will go comfortably over 400 miles to a tank of regular unleaded gas. I drove from Connecticut to Florida once in mine and I think I filled up before leaving and twice en route averaging 80 miles per hour.\n\nI can't say enough good things about this car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553778342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090180, "authorName": "Gpfarrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpfarrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This might be peak Honda.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553779389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090222, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 1983, "content": "$1,983 bid placed by sdmjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553780435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3090238, "authorName": "jimjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing brings back memories. I took my driver's test in the sedan version. If you've got a collection and are looking for the very best of a model, this is likely it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553780718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090249, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun fact: Honda had actually started building Accords in Ohio the year before, though I think only the sedan was produced in the US. This particular one is Japanese-built (due to the J being the first character of the VIN).\r\n\r\nMuch like Mercedes, the European-spec Accord had lovely composite headlights instead of the quad rectangular ones, and some shops back in the day offered the Euro headlight conversion. \r\n\r\nI always wanted to do that to one of these, though I suspect finding a set of Euro headlights for this car in 2019 would be nigh on impossible. But you'd have one fine-looking Accord. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553780893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090269, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CajunSS \r\n\"Fun fact: Honda had actually started building Accords in Ohio the year before, though I think only the sedan was produced in the US.\"\r\n\r\nI remember that one of the monthly car magazines (probably Car and Driver) arranged to get both a Japan-built and Ohio-built Accord for evaluation and testing. They wanted to determine if Honda could build the car stateside to the same standard as the ones that came from Japan. \r\n\r\nIn the end, they said they basically couldn't perceive any difference between the two.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553781248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090272, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first Honda was an LX of this generation in metalic brown. It had the louvers, Honda option alloy wheels and a five speed. I had been looking for a new car to replace an aging Mazda GLC and armed with a degree and new job, I was ready to upgrade. A Nissan Stanza offered nice power, complete with significant torque steer, and I was planning to buy it when I happened on a tiny Honda dealership on the beach in Biloxi. One test drive was all it took for me to buy the Accord, dealer installed options, dealer markup, and all. It simply offered a driving experience I had never felt before. I have fond memories of that Accord and only traded it in to acquire a minivan for my growing family. I've since owned several Accords and currently have a nicely refreshed 1979 LX hatch in the garage, under cover of course. What a proud history this company had under its founder.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1553781455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090302, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an amazing car! and so color-keyed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553781900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090389, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK you youngsters......listen up to Grandpa @West-Coaster.......a totally iconic model that arrived in '82.......2nd gen Accord.\r\n\r\nThe first gen was a big hit, but this one really put Honda on the map! There are going to be a lot of \"I had a\" comments on this one.\r\n\r\nI had a charcoal gray '83 4 door LX.........FABULOUS car......took it from 40K to 160K with routine maintenance. and the thing was flawless. Made me a Honda disciple for about 30 years until the Co lost touch and I adopted Hyundai for wife cars.\r\n\r\nIt's gonna bring back a lot of memories and garner a TON of praise........deservedly (-:", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553783409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090397, "authorName": "AustinWOP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinwop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had this exact car (same colors, no louvers) back in about 1995-96. Lived in NY at the time. We called it the \"Snow Cat\" because it was unbelievable in the snow. During a big Nor'Easter, I was the only one of my friends who could drive to the liquor store to keep us supplied. Everything was closed due to the massive snow other than liquor stores (naturally). That car did not care. It was a blast to drive in heavy snow. Lot's of E-brake drifting around corners, etc.. Didn't matter as I was the only person on the roads. Keg in the hatch! Loved that car.\r\nUnfortunately, I was later rear-ended on the Merrit Parkway. Imagine it went for scrap after that. #RIPSnowCat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553783479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090477, "authorName": "LB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to fit JDM headlights on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553784760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090479, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There must have been about 1000 of these on my college campus. Go Gophers!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553784883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090491, "authorName": "gsarahs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsarahs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My very first brand new car was a 1st edition metallic light blue hatchback with blue interior and manual trans. Great car other than the rusted thru front fenders just below the windshield after only 3 or so years, and I live on the west coast, not the rust belt! We then purchased an '81 Civic wagon due to needing more easily accessible back area for car seats, and that was a great vehicle too, other than a rear hatch that rusted out after about 8 years.\n\n\nI agree with a couple of other commenters that Honda comes out with great designs initially and then proceeds to screw them up in subsequent years until a major new version. We also had a '91 Civic SI hatch that went like stink and I still have my '07 CR-V EX-L that has served me well. I just wish that they used a different material for the wiring harness that rodents didn't like to chew on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553785300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090592, "authorName": "gawkward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gawkward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The 1.8L inline-four produced 75 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque when new and was tasked with motivating 2192 pounds.\"\r\n\r\n\u2014 The first time a line in the BaT write-up will be more clever than any of the comments.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553786414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090700, "authorName": "ALM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My oldest brother had one of these, inherited from my grandmother once she could no longer safely drive -- only his was an automatic. Fondly called it the \"Hondarrari\". We'd take Decker Canyon Rd. from Westlake Village down to Leo Carrillo or Malibu, where he taught me and my younger brother how to surf. The red corduroy interior brings back so many memories. He'd honk in the tunnels -- four buttons for the horn to choose from. He also played a trick I'll never forget: he'd claim to know Decker so well he could drive it blind and would close his eyes on the turns (only his left eye was of course open, but out of our view, something we couldn't figure out at ages 9 and 10). This one is a beautiful time capsule, GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553788426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090817, "authorName": "TreePierce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treepierce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a twin to this car. (With less miles) It has been in the back of my shop for years. I have not been able to find a few key electronic carburetor parts to get it idling again. Any suggestions how to resolve this challenge? (Rare parts finder or racing carb?)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553790125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090820, "authorName": "Pfugate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfugate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the last time you saw pinstripe fabric in an automotive interior?\r\n\r\nMy Dad replaced his 79 Civic with a light blue 83 Accord LX hatchback in 1987. We found it used, extremely clean, being replaced because the original owner needed easier access to the back seat for his young kids. I loved the Civic, but the Accord was such a step up, extremely refined. The smoothness of the engine, both while revving and while cruising was in another league when compared to the GM iron duke 2.5's, the Chrysler 2.2's and whatever 4 cylinder engines Ford was sticking in their small cars at the time. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I caused the early demise of that fine automobile while on my way to a friend's house while home from college over Thanksgiving break. Overcooked a corner when the road was dampened by an undetected mist. No injuries except to my pride, the car was totaled. Felt miserable. Mom wanted to take away my license. Dad, having surveyed the scene of the accident, saw how close it was to being much worse. Said cars are replaceable, but I wasn't. He also realized that I would be unable to chauffeur my younger sister around for them while home for Christmas break and realized that he would be punishing himself by taking my license away.\r\n\r\nHe was in no hurry to get another car. He and my Mom got by sharing the 74 Malibu wagon for a few months. I was tasked with waking at 5am to take him to work a few mornings over Christmas break. It took forever for the Malibu to put out any heat, so a trusty Saab blanket given to us by a friend who was formerly a Saab dealer, was always kept in the car to take the chill off the vinyl on the cold winter mornings. \r\n\r\nI went back to school for the spring semester. Finally, on a weekend trip home a few months later, my Dad tells me he needed a ride to pickup his new car. I ask him what he found. A used Ford Tempo. Ouch! What a step down. I am sure his choice of cars wasn't thought of as delayed punishment for the totaled Accord, but every time I drove that Tempo, it sure felt like was.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553790157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090811, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "raise your hand, if you are over 35 and didn't own or at least drive one of these", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1553790204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090878, "authorName": "Barefoot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barefoot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put me in the had one crowd. Had an '82 and an '85 hatchback. Great cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553791082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3091757, "authorName": "Bezebiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bezebiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too. Had an '82--silver. Had a problem with the carb that caused it to shudder at constant speed (just feathering the accelerator, kind of an on-off effect) that took us a while to diagnose and fix. After that, fantastic car although I do remember a brutal fight with a rounded off bolt while changing the starter one time...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553801917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3091764, "authorName": "CrownRegal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crownregal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned to drive stick on my mom\u2019s 83 Accord sedan. Same color as this one. The difference in NVH between this car and my dad\u2019s company car (an 81 Citation) was like night and day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553801997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3092665, "authorName": "NSA7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsa7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car makes me nostalgic. I love BaT. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553808065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093365, "authorName": "David_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. College roommate had one just like it 25 years ago and his wasn't as nice back then. Pretty sure I've seen this one on eBay several times over the last couple of years never meeting the reserve and don't recall it going above $7k. Interested to see what the bat crowd will pay.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553815753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093426, "authorName": "David_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For some reason I was focused on the pics and glanced over the description. This is the car I was thinking of from NY that I remember seeing on eBay but missed the part that it sold and is now in Minnesota.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553817778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093518, "authorName": "The_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I had one just like this in High School! My parents got it for me in late in 1988 as a HS junior, in Tampa, FL. Of course, I wanted an RX-7/280-ZX, but I'd probably would've killed myself in either one! I drove this thing through my first 1.5 years of college, right until leaving for Army Basic Training! Funny thing, my car had come originally from Boulder, Colorado and I've been living outside of Denver for the past 10 years!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553820916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093730, "authorName": "BucketBrigade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucketbrigade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fantastic car! Picture #45, however, is enough to give me nightmares....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553827030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093870, "authorName": "Kingswoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingswoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Add me to those of the proper vintage to remember these from new and appreciate their standing and significance, but given the specific history of this lovely girl, I have some RESERVE-ation ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553832632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3094181, "authorName": "graphmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graphmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Add me to the list as well. Had an 83' LXi in the same color. Bought it from a Honda dealer when it was 2 years old and 33K miles. Drove it for 6 years and 100K miles before the MI rust started to break out. Smooth driving car with fine acceleration. I thought I'd worn it out until I saw it for sale several years later with 175K miles and more rust. Still ticking. The next car was an 87 LXi 4 door that I kept for another 6 years. Thought these were absolutely the best cars to own until I realized the asian car companies were starting to kick our butts and dominate our market. Went to a used and pristine 3 series after that. Driving a 2006 9-3 Sport Combi with 130K miles now that still looks and drives well. No issues with any of these cars. If maintained, this LX should have many trouble free miles left. Good luck to seller and buyer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553865565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096161, "authorName": "PedXing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pedxing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's probably hard for folks not around in the 80s to understand just how important this car was. It was so far ahead of the competition! I was raised in American cars and never \"got\" imports until I sat in my friend's Accord. Then I instantly knew.\r\n\r\nI bought a brother to this one: An '83 Accord sedan (Ohio-built) in paisley red metallic over red mouse fur. Such a great car! Could hit 50 mpg when needed but could also cruise over 80 on the highway. Comfortable, sporty, practical, reliable. And such a beautiful design! Between the overhanging grille and kicked-up trunk lid (on the sedan) it looked like a BMW.\r\n\r\nI bought it with McDonald's money in 1989. None of my family could drive stick, but as an avid Car and Driver reader I wouldn't buy an automatic. So I learned to drive it on the way home, and perfected it running up and down the street in front of my house.\r\n\r\nI kept it until you could see the street below your feet when driving (New England rust) and traded it in on a Jetta lemon. It was later stolen from the dealer lot and used as the getaway car in a robbery. Last I heard, the Mass troopers found it on the side of I-91. I still miss that car...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1553890990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097174, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First manual I ever drove was one like this, in gray, owned by a cute little blonde. Good times, nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553897593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097887, "authorName": "Pizzadude2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzadude2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Michael_Yount\r\nButch was in a civic :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553916082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097905, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL - yes, Bruce and Butch were in the white Civic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553916980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097954, "authorName": "david79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!!!! GLWS Seller!!!!!\r\nWould you believe we have the exact same car, with almost the exact same mileage, in the exact same color, in an automatic!!! What are the odds of this? \r\nThis auction is going to be very fun to watch, and when grandma gives the ok, I will hopefully be listing it on here too...... It is like the poor man's DeLorean with that rear window shade, and so much more practical and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553920620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3098213, "authorName": "piecesofeight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piecesofeight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How in the world did this car survive in New York and Minnesota in this condition? I know it has very low miles, but it seems like these old Hondas rusted away from merely existing in the presence of road salt.\r\nI'll raise my hand that I'm over 35 and have never owned or driven one, although I've owned a variety of late 80s-early 90s Hondas. These were thick on the ground in my native Indiana when I was young but I haven't seen one on the road in years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553950688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3098360, "authorName": "fdmbautista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdmbautista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That vid is probably the first time it's ever been driven in the snow/salt :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553956046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3098834, "authorName": "Terryphillippi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terryphillippi/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Terryphillippi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553976117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3098913, "authorName": "ronschoelkopf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronschoelkopf/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by ronschoelkopf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553980439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3099468, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by sdmjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554039320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3099859, "authorName": "Asianbond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asianbond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how's the clutch?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554056335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3100097, "authorName": "Orfyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orfyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How old are the tires?\r\nHow's the clutch ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554069055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3100170, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi! Thank you for the questions. \r\nTires - they appear to be new, with very little wear. The production date stamps are October, 2015. (I will add a photo of the production stamp shortly for you as well.)\r\nClutch/Steering - The clutch has positive engagement in the middle of the pedal - with no slipping. The steering is light.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554074570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3100223, "authorName": "gardnpc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gardnpc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these in somewhat similar form ('84 sedan in Whirlpool white and blue interior) new. I had to trade in my beloved '82 RX-7 SE because my wife became pregnant and we needed space for the baby seat. Little did I know that the joy of one thing would lead to the demise of the joy of another thing. Oh well, it did the job.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554078135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3100667, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo has been added showing an October 2015 date code on the tires.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554127338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3100699, "authorName": "Soleman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soleman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is from when Honda fours were revvy & fun to drive. Fabulous cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554128561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102200, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554152357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3102742, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a happy little car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554157433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103146, "authorName": "6Cargirl17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6cargirl17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since we only live a few miles away, 6cargirl17 and I got a very brief look at this time capsule on Sunday and thought we\u2019d take one for the team and post our thoughts\u2014it\u2019s a dirty job\u2026. \nI had 2 gen1 Accords in the mid to late eighties. She had an 83 from 85 to 88 that her mom bought new. So we both have a strong affinity to these things. Here are our impressions. I thought it looked really good. It was a dreary day but without a super-close examination my thoughts were that it looks at least as good in person as it does in the photos. Flaws were accurately represented. We didn\u2019t drive it from cold, but in the brief, urban drive we did with a warm engine it drove nicely. Power steering, brakes, transmission and clutch we all light and felt as I remembered. Power was modest, of course, but was fine. We didn\u2019t go on any highways, but on fast streets (45-50mph) all was smooth and comfortable. One thing I did notice was that the suspension on the left side did clunk a little going over larger sharp bumps. The was no pulling or hopping, but there was some noise and the sense that it wasn\u2019t \u2018like new\u2019 tight. The other thing was that the aftermarket gauges weren\u2019t working. Voltage was not registering and oil pressure was off the top of the range. I\u2019m sure it is the gauges that are at fault here.\n\n6Cargirl17 here. I say, what fun! Like Sludgo and his nostalgic tales, seeing this car brought back all kinds of memories. I was delighted to find it was practically in our back yard so of course it needed checking out. I had grey so I had to see what all the red was like. There is a lot of it. Well, UV influenced variations of red, anyway. The seats are great. In awesome condition. The engine sounds and runs well. The door cards are in great shape, the dash is a little ruined by sunlight on the top deck and we debated if a hot dryer would settle down the warping. It is upon first sight a striking example. Looks perfect. And close up it still impresses. Driving it is easy. Everything feels as it should, save the possible suspension clunk that wasn\u2019t easily reproducible, despite trying to hit every manhole cover. Heat (and fan) works well. We didn't try the radio or the cassette player.\nIf my partner in car crime wasn\u2019t so adamant about me not changing my name from 6Cargirl to 7Cargirl, I would strongly consider adding this gem to my fleet.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554171222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103262, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG, a preserved Accord (hatch!) that isn't an automatic transmission-equipped one!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554174958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103488, "authorName": "Superfine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superfine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My college girlfriend had one of these in Tan/Tan 5 speed. Very reliable car, as they all were. I had my parents '83 CVCC Civic Blue/Blue 5 Speed at the time. That car had the best shifter I had ever experienced. Just a joy to drive. Good times.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554200746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103612, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you 6Cargirl and Mr. 6Cargirl for stopping by! Appreciate the endorsement and glad you enjoyed the gem. I have not noticed the noise in the suspension you mentioned, so I drove the time capsule last night for about 20 minutes. I might be insensitive, but I did not hear anything amiss. Just to be sure, I\u2019m taking the vehicle over to my mechanic to investigate anything that might not be up to snuff. I\u2019ll report back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554209691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103756, "authorName": "soonerck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soonerck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had this car in green. It was my responsible car after my Firebird threw a rod. I had a lot of fun in that old Honda!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554213190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104882, "authorName": "Chris01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I'll be darned! Who would have thought...? I've enjoyed the stories below about people's experience in these astonishing cars. I agree with another writer about the lack of understanding about how really important these cars were. Groundbreaking is the word. There was a six-month waiting list for these cars and dealers could ask just about any price. How simple, how elegant these are - check out the wiper stick - couldn't be better designed. Ash-trays and all! For my story about these cars - with a partner, I drove from Puerto Williams, Navarino Island, on the southern most tip of South America to Barrow, Alaska in a 1977 Accord (with a shipping break from Columbia to Panama). Dirt roads, mud, snow, everything. That little car was with the exception of a head gasket, brakes, and tires completely reliable and a mountain goat in all conditions. We put a heavy duty sway bar on the front and on the back, and a heavy duty roof rack. No cell phones, no internet, nothing... Iconic cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554231109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3105688, "authorName": "BigW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigw/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by BigW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554235513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3106229, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554239565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3106234, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Update on 6Cargirl's test drive and related suspension question. I just got back from my auto mechanic, Tim at Dynotech here in Minneapolis. He completed another inspection (road test and hoist inspection) of both the front and rear suspension. His findings were consistent with his first inspection of the vehicle \u2013 that the vehicle\u2019s suspension is in very good condition. The rear control arm bushings, rear strut mounts, front struts, front ball joints and front tie rods are all in excellent condition. With that good news, he believes the clunk sound may occur when the new exhaust pipe is hit by the traveling control arm during a significant pothole event. If a continued issue, the exhaust pipe could be bent to avoid the control arm\u2019s travel. He noted that the after-market gauges are not working properly, thus providing inaccurate oil pressure and voltage readings \u2013 however, he pointed out that they do provide indication of oil pressure and voltage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554239607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3106278, "authorName": "RecklessSand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/recklesssand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I LOVE those pop-out rear windows! (Had them on my 280zx 2+2 as well) Why don't they make those anymore?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554240045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3106470, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember the day we picked up our '83 4-dr sedan (grey on grey, 5-spd) at the dealer after many attempts to find one. As we got into it to review all the bells and whistles, my wife says 'Turn on the engine.' I look at the tach, it's running already. At that time of our lives it made me feel like I was putting on a pin-stripped suit when ever I got in that car. We had it until the kids started kicking the backs of the front seats. I sold it for more than my wife thought I could get for it. When the buyer gave me his first offer, I kindly told him there was one just like mine down at the corner lot for his price. It was already used up, but it was priced like he wanted. A few days later he called me back, asking me to help him out on the price as his daughter had fallen in love with it when she saw it. I told him that I'd described everything the car would need in the next 2 years and he hadn't given me one good reason to lower my price. He finally relented and paid my asking.\r\nThe only other Honda I've had that I've enjoyed more, other than my current 2011 HFP V-6 coupe, is the '02 V-6 sedan that we bought new. As the saleman said, it was well put together as they'd been building the same model for 7 yrs and they knew how to screw 'em together pretty good by then.\r\nGood luck with the sale here. I'll be keeping an eye on it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554241632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107364, "authorName": "inka1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(( it was well put together as they\u2019d been building the same model for 7 yrs and they knew how to screw \u2019em together pretty good by then. ))\r\n\r\nThat's a riot! @Talbot78SC\r\n\r\nThe sentiment is well understood but I've never heard it put that way , love it !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554262660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107380, "authorName": "inka1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The funny thing is, I bought a brand new '76 Accord, the first truck load to my local dealership, and that car's fit and finish were excellent, and it drove beautifully! I loved that car. The Japanese knew how to do it out of gate. Didn't need years of practice to get a model right. \r\n\r\nIs it any wonder they stormed the U.S. market successfully ever since...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554263232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107692, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last hours of the auction. It's been a fun week reading all of the comments and stirred-memories relating to this car. Good luck to the seller and eventual buyer of this great car. It will make a great collectible (or even a great starter car for your high school aged kid).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554295383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107750, "authorName": "Yellowtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car...very cool. A question about the AC....when you have the thermometer in the vent when the AC is running it shows 49.6 degrees. I have to ask, what was the ambient temperature when you did this? Is the AC just blowing fan air at ambient temp?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554297150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107759, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yellowtr6 - thank you for the question. The Vehicle is in our heated garage (a must in MN!), with the ambient temperature around 70 degrees. The A/C test shows expected cold air temperature at the vent output.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554297406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107772, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and thank you for the comments of both personal reflections and historical observations about Honda's iconic move with this vehicle. \r\n\r\nThis is likely one of the very best examples left on the planet of this vehicle per an article by Road & Track: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a12275811/clean-honda-accord-hatch-for-sale/ \r\n\r\nI believe this is a rare and wonderful time capsule that offers a crystal window to the past. \r\n\r\nI'm here throughout the day to help answer any questions. Best of luck and thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554297666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107844, "authorName": "chowsir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chowsir/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by chowsir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554299603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3107852, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554299740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108037, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554303794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108345, "authorName": "Boostaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the first Honda Accords built in Marysville and American made.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554309380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3108405, "authorName": "chowsir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chowsir/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by chowsir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554310168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108422, "authorName": "Boostaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have no doubts about this being an original miles car. The first thing I check is the turn signal lettering condition. The lettering wears off before 100,000 miles USUALLY.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554310364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3108444, "authorName": "Boostaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another area to check to see if low miles look original in the ingnition key and how scratched it is from putting the key in. This car is close to scratch free.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554310758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3108484, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554311484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108576, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554312772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108699, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554314362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108826, "authorName": "chowsir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chowsir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my first new car after college. Ordered this exact same color and \u201coptions\u201d from the dealer in Abilene Texas based on all the favorable reviews on its safety features, gas mileage, and performance. Had to wait 3 months because of shipping delays (back in those days this was fully assembled in Japan then shipped to Houston). Receiving the phone call (on a landline) and arriving at the dealership excited, I still had to wait 2 more hours for them to unload, unwrap the shipping plastic covers and wash off the sea sprays. There were pieces of clear plastic around one of the seatbelt buckles in the backseat when I drove it home. Sadly, 3 months later my pregnant wife fell asleep driving home alone from Lubbock, veered off and flew across a drainage ditch, clipped the front lower lip and hit the cement embankment on the other side, halfway up the radiator. Thanks to the quality unibody construction, the state trooper told me, the car was totaled but my wife and baby were saved. I did not buy another brand new vehicle until 2002. Yes, memories!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1554315495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3108948, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554316624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108970, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boostaholic The \"J\" as the first letter of the VIN disagrees with your statement about it being American made. J = Japan, 1 = USA for country of manufacture.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554316770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109015, "authorName": "Boostaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duder I guess this is one of the last Accords made in Japan before the Marysville plant starting building the USA Hondas. Learn something most every day on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554317106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109042, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boostaholic Maybe so! No worries. I think an American-made Honda VIN would start with \"1H\" but for other foreign companies a US-built car VIN can also start with a 4.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554317396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109063, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all - a quick search on VIN Decoder agrees that it was made in Sayama, Japan. According to Wikipedia - Sayama is the location of a Honda automobile assembly plant, which opened in 1964, for Honda/Acura vehicles, currently including the Fit, Honda Odyssey (international), CR-V, and RLX, and in the past the Accord, Prelude, Vigor, Inspire, Legend and Integra. The plant was briefly closed, but not damaged, following the March 2011 T\u014dhoku earthquake and tsunami, and restarted production in April 2011, albeit at lower production levels. Fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554317695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109170, "authorName": "Mellowd719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mellowd719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drop in a K-Series and she'll be as fast as those louvers look", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554318949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109228, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554319264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3109253, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554319382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3109339, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554320164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3109478, "authorName": "chowsir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chowsir/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by chowsir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554321471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3109707, "authorName": "KlausDaimler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klausdaimler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. I would think MN salt would have reduced this to dust a while ago, it must not have spent much time on road from October through April. \n\nI had an uncle who had this exact car, purchased new. What was strange was that he served as a Seabee in WWII and came out of the war hating the Japanese. And yet he was a very early adopter of Japanese cars and absolutely loved Hondas. I remember him having a avocado green 4 door accord before this and a CVCC as well. Even as a kid, I could not reconcile his animosity toward Japan's people and a love for her cars at a time when it was not popular to own them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554323502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109835, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554324303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110126, "authorName": "chowsir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chowsir/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by chowsir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554326628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110207, "authorName": "jebcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebcollection/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by jebcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554327025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110232, "authorName": "RecklessSand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/recklesssand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car weighs only 2192 pounds! That sure beats today's lard-butt (although safer) cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554327165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110345, "authorName": "dirk_digler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirk_digler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these little pups as a hand me down from parents. Great little car. I remember it being fairly peppy too. Best of luck. Cs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554327715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110406, "authorName": "ACfromKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acfromkc/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by ACfromKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554328327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110474, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554328894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110479, "authorName": "ACfromKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acfromkc/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by ACfromKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554328949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110508, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110513, "authorName": "ACfromKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acfromkc/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by ACfromKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110520, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dirk_digler You get a like just for the user name!! Well done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554329293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110522, "authorName": "Mattman1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattman1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet that rear hatch makes for a great speaker box.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110527, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by RaulDuke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110529, "authorName": "gokstate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gokstate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This definitely falls into one of those, \"try to find another like it\" categories.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110531, "authorName": "Riley62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well you guys are going to toe to toe a wee early, saving any for the final seconds? Will there be a late-comer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110538, "authorName": "Crash613", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crash613/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They are just getting warmed up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554329438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110543, "authorName": "stephen844", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephen844/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one of these back in the day. The drive train was bullet proof.\r\nThe salty roads took the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554329469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110544, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first BaT auction. Still getting the hang of it....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1554329480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110554, "authorName": "Supraholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supraholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some folks getting excited over this Accord!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110558, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KlausDaimler If you read the description, you'd see that it has spent hardly any time in MN, most of it was in upper state NY, likely the Finger Lakes area from the sounds of it. In storage most of its life. That's how the salt didn't get at it.\r\n\r\nThis one is a time capsule.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554329601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110559, "authorName": "Riley62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RaulDuke it's a little daunting at first. Don't wait until the very last second, but there is also something to be said for adopting your own bid style/philosophy. Ultimately set a limit and stick to it, don't get carried away.\r\nmy 2 cents", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554329614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110560, "authorName": "Gulf-Porsche_21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulf-porsche_21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unusual color combo, but styling in the 80s was a lot different than today. The Accords are one of the most practical, reliable cars ever built. Everyone who owned them loved them, myself included.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554329622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110564, "authorName": "Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinkfloydflyfishsoccer/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110547, "authorName": "Mattman1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattman1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea bidders, don't blow your wads too early. You owe it to us lurkers to keep us entertained! ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554329679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110566, "authorName": "dirk_digler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirk_digler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swingandamiss. Golly, thanks. This car is going to be a winner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110568, "authorName": "Riley62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And here's the late guy that's been out in the tall grass waiting to strike!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554329707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110569, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He just got back from flyfishing at the riverbank.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110570, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Either fly fishing or playing soccer while listening to Pink Floyd. Yup.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554329750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110571, "authorName": "ACfromKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acfromkc/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by ACfromKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110573, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Riley62 I think I will take your advice and sit back on this one. Don't want to get carried away.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554329794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110574, "authorName": "Riley62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well reserve's gotta be off anyway", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110578, "authorName": "Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinkfloydflyfishsoccer/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110579, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve off for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110580, "authorName": "Riley62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RaulDuke you'll be surprised that patience is rewarded. Just when you think you'll never get one, along comes another in your sweet spot", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554329898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110585, "authorName": "RecklessSand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/recklesssand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...I knew this one would go for a lot.....it's the nicest one outside of a museum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554329946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110592, "authorName": "Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinkfloydflyfishsoccer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/3/19 for $8,600 to Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554330004, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3110591, "authorName": "Supraholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supraholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "& winner?..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554330004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110595, "authorName": "oldyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554330021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110596, "authorName": "RaulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice grab Floyd", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554330030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110584, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer Welcome to the machine. Nice score.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554330054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110600, "authorName": "oldyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I was there!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554330084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110601, "authorName": "Pinkfloydflyfishsoccer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinkfloydflyfishsoccer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s gonna be a surprise for my son who turns 16 in May!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1554330088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110602, "authorName": "Einsteinbella (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einsteinbella/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you again all! Congrats PinkFloyd - I'll be in touch shortly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554330101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110604, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and enjoy revisiting a more simple time , car-wise !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554330115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110608, "authorName": "Crash613", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crash613/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes! A 16 yr old?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554330163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110699, "authorName": "clm69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clm69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a blue 82 as my first car but not until college in 87. It was perfect, and I think it is a great idea for a first car. Congrats @pinkfloydflyfishsoccer\r\n\r\nWanted this one but got away. Shoulda, coulda as probably a case of \"go find another\" (at any price).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554331752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110720, "authorName": "RecklessSand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/recklesssand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The buyer's son is gonna have the coolest 80s car at his school! But if you hear him say the words \"subwoofer\", \"lowered\" or \"fart can\", you better take it away from him!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1554332235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110871, "authorName": "smithenhiven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/m