Equipment

Milano Red paintwork, Recaro sports seats in black cloth with red stitching, 15-inch alloy wheels, 5-speed manual transmission, Air conditioning, Limited-slip differential, Front and rear spoilers, Front and rear Type R strut braces, Type R decals, Integrated rear fog light, Short throw titanium gear shift, Carbon fibre-effect interior trim, Sports leather airbag steering wheel, Electric windows, Original Honda/Clarion cassette radio, Electric aerial, Numbered centre console plaque, Genuine Type R carpet mats, Genuine sports pedals, Remote central locking, Alarm and immobiliser, Space saver spare wheel, Spare key and remote fob, Original red master key, Original Honda Accident Assistance Pack, UK sales brochure.

Exterior

Finished in sublime Milano Red, this impressive UK-supplied DC2 Type R presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most revered front-wheel-drive performance cars of all time. Entirely unmodified, the car looks superb with a remarkable amount of its original paint still present, testament to just how well this one has been kept. The body is straight with excellent panel fitment, and the factory Enkei alloy wheels are unmarked. The exterior trim and glass are also in amazing condition including the headlights which are clear and haze-free. With only 500 examples supplied new in the UK, surviving original cars have become increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Interior

The interior space perfectly reflects Honda’s motorsport-inspired philosophy. Every element is designed with the driver in mind, from the low seating position and titanium gear knob to the simple, tactile controls that have become a hallmark of the Type R experience. Presented in excellent original condition, the interior displays minimal wear including the deeply bolstered Recaro seats which are unfaded and damage-free. The condition throughout is entirely consistent with the car’s low mileage and careful long-term ownership. Everything works as it should including the air conditioning (a factory cost option), the original Honda cassette player, and electric aerial.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Celebrated for its free-revving character and sharp throttle response, Honda's legendary 1.8-litre DOHC VTEC engine feels as potent as ever in this example. Paired with a precise five-speed manual gearbox and factory limited-slip differential, the result is a driving experience that remains almost unmatched for involvement and precision.

Reading through the extensive history this example has clearly been maintained to a great standard. It boasts a recent service and brake fluid change, timing belt replacement, front brake discs and pads, and a complete £2k overhaul of the air conditioning system by our trusted AC specialists ensuring the car is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Tight, responsive, and very well balanced, it serves as a reminder of why the DC2 continues to be regarded as one of the greatest driver's cars ever produced.

History File

More than two decades after its introduction, the DC2 Type R continues to set the benchmark for analogue performance cars, its reputation only growing stronger with time. This particular example is one of only 500 officially supplied to the UK. It has covered just 64k miles from new in the hands of only 3 owners, the current registered keeper having acquired it almost 26 years ago. With the car is an impressive service record stamped across two maintenance booklets and complemented by a thick raft of invoices.

Increasingly difficult to find in such original condition, this example stands apart thanks to its well preserved paintwork, unmodified specification, excellent provenance, and low mileage. Within the accompanying history file, the lucky new owner will receive the original Type R document pouch with all owners’ manuals, 2 Honda service books, a UK market sales brochure, a rare Honda Accident Assistance Pack, invoices and MOT certificates, the original spare key and remote fob, the red master key (required for coding new keys), and the current V5C registration document showing only 2 former keepers (current since 2000). The service history is as follows:

23/11/2000 at 12,060 miles – Holdcroft Honda

01/05/2001 at 22,608 miles – Stuart Graham Honda

09/10/2001 at 26,720 miles – Ashford Honda

31/10/2002 at 32,984 miles – Ashford Honda

14/11/2003 at 36,362 miles – Ashford Honda

08/12/2004 at 39,509 miles – Ashford Honda

21/12/2005 at 42,774 miles – Ashford Honda

08/01/2007 at 45,002 miles – Barretts Honda

13/02/2009 at 46,933 miles – Barretts Honda

12/03/2009 at 49,377 miles – Trac-Art

29/04/2010 at 52,307 miles – Wood Ash Garage

22/06/2011 at 55,123 miles – Adamsons

31/07/2012 at 57,423 miles – Adamsons

20/10/2014 at 59,416 miles – Campbells of Deal

15/08/2016 at 62,219 miles – Campbells of Deal

17/07/2017 at 62,271 miles – Campbells of Deal

18/07/2018 at 62,710 miles – Campbells of Deal

30/07/2019 at 63,432 miles – Campbells of Deal

16/10/2020 at 63,907 miles – Campbells of Deal

02/07/2024 at 64,325 miles – Autobase

24/04/2025 at 64,342 miles – Autobase

13/08/2025 at 64,505 miles – JDT Tuning – timing belt change

23/04/2026 at 64,759 miles – Lusso Performance

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