Bernie Goes Back To The Future With Original Civic
Published: 19th August 2004
Honda Civic
Bernie, Honda (UK)’s longest serving employee reflected, "I couldn’t believe my eyes, the car was one of our press vehicles that we sent out to journalists and I remember explaining the features and benefits of that specific car all those years ago!"
The Civic, with full MOT and in mint condition, was on display in Honda (UK)’s Slough headquarters, having been spotted on e-Bay by an employee who contacted the company vehicle department. They were naturally curious and successfully bid for the car, paying just over £1500.
"Any model lasting 30 years reflects well on the manufacturer," explained Richard Battams-Scott, Honda (UK) Used Car Sales Manager. "We wanted to demonstrate Honda’s reliability and acquire a critical piece of our history. The car will be kept for exhibitions and shows to give people an insight into our heritage."
Having undergone seven reincarnations, the Civic is still going strong, accounting for half the Hondas sold in the UK.
The Civic has seen the introduction of a number of Honda’s technical innovations including the CVCC engine (1973), the VTEC engine (1989), Real Time 4WD (Civic Shuttle, 1984), the electric powered folding roof (CRX, 1992) and CVT transmission (1996). More recently the model has made huge strides in the area of pedestrian safety and brought natural gas powered vehicles (Civic GX, 1997) and petrol/electric hybrid technology (Civic Hybrid, 2002) into volume production.
Globally sales have exceeded 14 million.
Honda Civic
Our Honda Civic Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Civic range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £14,530 - £19,040
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Models in the range: 15
We have road tested the Honda Civic, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Honda Civic Review - May 2008
Honda Civic Review - Aug 2006
Honda Civic Review - Feb 2004
Honda Civic Review - Feb 2007
Honda Civic Review - Apr 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
