We don’t care what anybody thinks. We don’t care that the words “Honda Civic” have become a punch line in enthusiast circles. This— we’ll never be too good for this, just so long as it looks Exactly. Like. This.
Don’t change a thing.
It’s not our first time professing love for the CR-X.
(source)
~ by velofinds on December 12, 2012.
Posted in Still images, What would you buy
Tags: crx, honda
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I love this way more than I probably should.
Josh Clasom said this on December 12, 2012 at 2:04 am
This dates back to when Honda Civic wasn’t a punch line, so no excuses needed. And, in all fairness, the original CRX Si was hardly a typical Honda Civic. Of course, the only thing I’d change is the monochromatic white paintwork that clearly dates this car back to the 80’s.
brennerl said this on December 12, 2012 at 9:30 am
the only thing I’d change is the monochromatic white paintwork that clearly dates this car back to the 80′s.
Actually, for me that only adds to the appeal 🙂
motoringconbrio said this on December 12, 2012 at 9:40 am
Based on your recent purchase, I suspected as much. Sorry, but I’m not a fan of the white cars. To each their own, right?
brennerl said this on December 12, 2012 at 9:50 am
Absolutely. It’s funny— I wouldn’t consider myself to be a fan of white cars, either, but certain ones just do it for me. And this one goes about it in a different way than the M3, which I would actually dislike in white were it not for all the black trim pieces contrasting against the white sheetmetal.
motoringconbrio said this on December 12, 2012 at 10:08 am
I agree – the black trim contrast helps. I’m pretty sure it also helps that it’s an E36 M3 sedan, which is an inherently cool design. To paraphrase a famous movie quote: “your M3 sedan makes that white paint look good.”
brennerl said this on December 12, 2012 at 10:22 am
🙂
motoringconbrio said this on December 12, 2012 at 11:55 am
More CRX goodness here (just ignore the CRZ bits):
http://www.insideline.com/honda/cr-z/2011/2011-honda-cr-z-vs-1987-honda-crx-si.html
motoringconbrio said this on December 12, 2012 at 11:56 am
the CRX was my ultimate dream car when i was 8 years old……i still wouldn’t throw one out of the garage….still a cool car in every way.
Syed said this on December 13, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Just look at it. For anyone into an E30 M3, a Delta Integrale, a Rallye Golf, a UrQuattro, etc., I think it’s impossible to hate— even if it’s Japanese and not as storied as those cars.
motoringconbrio said this on December 13, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Is this Super Synchronicity, the twin engined one that Car and Driver or Road and Track (can’t remember which) built back in the day? Because this one looks just like it.
Eddie Wardo said this on December 15, 2012 at 11:24 pm
No, this is a Japanese car (as in, it lives in Japan). But thanks for the tip regarding Super Synchronicity:
http://www.carlustblog.com/2008/02/car-lust–twin.html
http://blog.caranddriver.com/cd-project-cars-past-we-track-down-the-twin-engined-crx-newmans-own-turbo-and-our-72-pinto-race-car/
motoringconbrio said this on December 15, 2012 at 11:28 pm
The Car Lust article really brings to light how impressive it was. (Quicker than a Z-24 and a TVR!) It makes me wonder why it’s so underappreciated. Was it the reputation the ricers gave it?
Eddie Wardo said this on December 15, 2012 at 11:53 pm
By the way, here’s a video of the famous SS Works CRX overtaking NSXs like it ain’t no thing.
Eddie Wardo said this on December 15, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Good god that is sexy – a little Japanese Abarth. Funny how you put it about not caring if you’d be associated with a certain crowd – I wrote something very similar a few months back.
Once more though, because it’s worth repeating – that thing is just lovely.
Alan said this on December 22, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Agreed on all counts.
Sort of off topic, but this thing is totally wild and I absolutely love it. Was it your find?
http://bringatrailer.com/2012/12/23/mid-engine-1994-acura-integra
motoringconbrio said this on December 23, 2012 at 8:59 pm
I followed the build thread back in the day, and have loved that car ever since – but I can’t claim the find as my own. Amazing to see it go for so little, but I guess it’s not worth much more. I’d have a hard time letting go of something I put so much blood, sweat and tears into for any sum of money, I suppose.
Alan said this on December 24, 2012 at 12:43 am