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1996 Honda Prelude Si Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 2, 2025.

$14,850Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $13,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1996
Make and model
Honda Prelude
Generation
Prelude (1979 to 2001)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
JHMBB225XTC003190
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 68 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$8,425 to $17,000
Median$10,475
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 $8,425 and $17,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1996 Honda Prelude Si 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2026$9,700
1996 Honda Prelude SCars & Bids, Dec. 11, 2025Cars & BidsDec. 11, 2025$8,200
1996 Honda Prelude SiCars & Bids, Aug. 4, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 4, 2025$11,000
1997 Honda Prelude 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 17, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 17, 2026$21,750
1995 Honda Prelude Si VTEC Sports Stage Version RCars & Bids, Feb. 3, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 3, 2026$18,500
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2025$9,900
1998 Honda Prelude Type SH 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2025$19,750
JDM 1999 Honda Prelude SiRBring a Trailer, July 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2025$10,500