1981 Honda Accord Special Edition – 100% Original, Running Restorable Classic
Body:
Up for sale is a highly original, unrestored 1981 Honda Accord Special Edition featuring the factory original 1.8L engine and 3 bbl carb. This is a rare, unmolested survivor from the final year of the first-generation Accord, making it an incredible candidate for a rolling restoration or a nostalgic daily driver project.
The Highlights:
Drivetrain: All-original 1.8L engine. It runs and moves under its own power.
Originality: Highly complete and entirely stock—no modern aftermarket modifications.
Condition: Complete, honest, and restorable condition. It is a true survivor that has not been modified or taken apart.
Rarity: The Special Edition was the top-tier trim for 1981, making this a very difficult model to find intact today.
Services and when
Manual trans rebuilt all new bearings new clutch 1988 aprox ,
New battery sept 2021
Oil change from running engine in shop. Feb 2023
Carb over haul new floats gaskets needle /seats. 2026
New vac choke pull off 2020
Fuel tank removed and cleaned by hand, installed and tested ok. 2020
Fuel saver added 2023
New fuel pump feb 2020
New fuel filters Feb 2020
Engine is started and gas kept in tank on regular basis.
Spares
Car kit parts
Wheel cylinders
Master cylinder
Volt regulator
What issues problems exist
Tach inop intermit
Fuel pump relay not turn on intermit due to tach signal fault.
Tires out of date
Brake system need rubber renewed
Paint faded
One small ¼ inch rust spot bottom of windshield right side
I have seen other 81 Accords with front lower driver/fog lights, this car has never had that option.
-Per Smog check rules, I disclose that this vehicle is sold on DMV planned non op TRANSFER ONLY transaction and buyer assumes full responsibility for all future smog compliance and registration. The vehicle must be removed on a trailer. The car passed its last smog in 2009 prior to non op status since 2010.
The Story:
Always a California car
First-generation Accords in this condition are disappearing rapidly.
Because it is completely original and currently running, it represents a blank canvas ready for the next level.
Clean title in hand. Serious inquiries only.
Price: $[7900]
Location: [LANCASTER CA AREA ]
