Jdm ep3 honda civic *can be viewed on lift with interior out its rust free and never been welded*
Toomebridge, County Antrim
£13,900
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Description
🇯🇵 2002 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R EP3 JDM — CHAMPIONSHIP WHITE
Exceptional Rust-Free, Weld-Free Example | Mugen Specification | Under 100,000 Miles
A genuinely special EP3 for the discerning Honda enthusiast.
For sale is my 2002 JDM Honda Civic Type R EP3, finished in the iconic and highly sought-after Championship White, with less than 100,000 miles.
This is not being presented as simply another modified EP3.
The real value in this car lies beneath the surface: an exceptionally well-preserved JDM shell that is believed to be one of the last genuinely rust-free and weld-free examples remaining in the UK.
For those who know these cars, that distinction is becoming increasingly important.
🇯🇵 EXCELLENT JAPANESE PROVENANCE
The car has an extensive documented history spanning its entire life.
It was originally in Japan before being imported to England in 2017, with full service history from its Japanese ownership right through to its arrival in England.
It was subsequently imported again in 2025, and has been kept garaged and properly preserved until recently.
The history, documentation and condition provide an unusually complete picture of the car's life.
🏆 THE SHELL — THE REAL GEM
The underside and normally inaccessible areas of this EP3 are where this car really separates itself from the majority of surviving examples.
The car can be viewed on a lift with the interior removed, allowing a serious prospective buyer to inspect the structure, underside and rear pockets properly.
There is no need to rely on photographs or assurances.
You can physically inspect the areas where EP3s commonly suffer.
The shell is rust-free and weld-free, and the car has not been put through the usual cycle of repairs and cosmetic preparation that many older EP3s have inevitably experienced.
Finding a genuine JDM EP3 in this condition is becoming exceptionally difficult.
🔧 CURRENT GEARBOX REBUILD
The gearbox is currently away undergoing a complete top-to-bottom renovation/rebuild.
This is not simply a fluid change or superficial refresh — it is being completely rebuilt, bringing the gearbox back to an exceptionally high standard.
The full receipts and documentation for the work will accompany the car, providing complete evidence of exactly what has been carried out.
For the next owner, this means one of the most important mechanical components of the car will have been comprehensively addressed rather than left as an unknown.
🏁 DESIRABLE MUGEN SPECIFICATION
The car has been fitted with a selection of highly desirable Mugen components which complement the EP3 exceptionally well:
• Mugen sports suspension
• Mugen twin-loop exhaust
• Mugen front bumper
• Mugen front lip
•Tegwa Carbon-infused air intake
The specification has been put together with the character of the car in mind. It retains the unmistakable identity of the EP3 Type R while adding some of the most desirable period Japanese performance parts.
📜 DOCUMENTED HISTORY
The car comes with:
• Full Japanese service history
• History covering its time in England following the 2017 import
• Documentation relating to its subsequent 2025 import
• Full documentation for the current gearbox rebuild
• Receipts supporting the work carried out
• Less than 100,000 miles
A CAR FOR SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT
There are plenty of EP3 Type Rs still available.
There are considerably fewer JDM cars.
Fewer still with under 100,000 miles.
And finding one with an original, genuinely rust-free and weld-free shell, extensive history, desirable Mugen specification and a comprehensively rebuilt gearbox is becoming an altogether different proposition.
This is a car I would much rather sell to someone who understands and appreciates why the condition and provenance matter.
Serious buyers are welcome to inspect the car properly. It can be put on a lift and viewed with the interior removed, allowing an honest inspection of the underside and normally hidden areas.
I am completely happy for a knowledgeable prospective buyer to take on test drive but no time wasters
13900 ono
Ad ID: 1804537862
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Overview
Performance
- Year2002
- Mileage97,959 miles
- ColourWhite
- Fuel TypePetrol
- Engine Size1998 cc
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