Honda Civic, 1983
Chassis No.: JHMWD5523DS000640 • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Green • Custom built restoration and autographed by Rutledge Wood, NBC Sports and Top Gear USA announcer • Ownership documentation in Wood’s name • Featured on the TV show “Lost in Transmission” on History • Car was built and tuned at Mainstream performance • Swapped B18B1 1.8L DOHC, 16v 4-cylinder engine from a 1995 Acura Integra LS • Integra GSR 5-speed manual transmission • Custom engine mounts, HASport cable-to-hydraulic clutch and OBD-II to OBD-I jumper harness • Custom axels built by the DriveShaft Shop • Performance headers with custom Magnaflow exhaust/high flow catalytic convertor • Custom air intake made by Mainstream with high flow filter • OEM Nissan Tank Green exterior, Green interior and Cherry Blossom Red engine bay • Mk II GTI Recaro Trophy front seats with Westfalia Celery Green with plaid accents and full custom green carpets • GLI Nardi wooden steering wheel, complete with a NRG quick release and Auto Gage tachometer • Momo F1 wooden shift knob that Rutledge stated came out of Tanner Foust’s Nissan 300ZX from Season 1 of Top Gear • Period correct 15 inch Enkei 92 gold lace wheels • Eibach Springs on coilover sleeves (front) Lowering blocks (rear leaf springs) with new shocks • The car also features a wooden roof rack that uses the original crossbars • Vintage Coleman cooler in the trunk conceals the battery • MK1 GTi Duckbill chin spoiler 5-Speed https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH19-389442/1983-honda-civic/
