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1983 Honda Prelude 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 26, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Honda Prelude
Generation
Prelude (1979 to 2001)
Miles shown
138,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
JHMAB5227DC036779
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 68 comparable sales, 63% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,500 to $17,000
Median$10,750
Sales behind it68Likely

From 68 sales of the Honda Prelude (1979 to 2001) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,500 and $17,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Honda Prelude 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 26, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 26, 2025$13,000
1981 Honda Prelude Sport Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2024$8,600
1986 Honda Prelude Si 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$10,999
1981 Honda Prelude Convertible ConversionBring a Trailer, July 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2025$8,100
One-Family-Owned 1987 Honda Prelude Si 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$8,690
1979 Honda Prelude 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$3,800
1984 Honda Prelude 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2026$9,800
1987 Honda Prelude SiMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$2,850