by In 2026, finding an unmodified Honda Integra Type R is already a great stroke of luck. And finding an example with less than 21,000 km is almost unbelievable for true Honda and Acura enthusiasts. This very car, a Starlight Black 1999 model, is currently listed for sale on the new British auction platform Bring a Trailer, and it might be one of the best-preserved examples we have ever seen.
A unique British example
This is not a Japanese import. This is a genuine vehicle for the UK market, a DC2 model originally supplied by the Hendy Lennox Honda dealer in Exeter. According to records, it was used as a dealer demonstrator before being sold in June 1999. This means right-hand drive, quad headlights, and one very important detail that Americans never officially got: the Honda badge on the nose.
Technical specifications and condition
Under the hood sits the legendary 1.8-liter four-cylinder Honda B18C6 VTEC engine, producing 187 hp (190 PS). This is slightly less than the Japanese version and the American Acura Integra Type R, which had around 200 hp (203 PS). But nobody buys a DC2 Type R for bragging rights at traffic lights. They buy it because it is still considered one of the greatest driver’s cars ever created.
Interior and equipment
Unlike the American Acura models, European cars came with genuine Recaro seats, and they look incredibly well-preserved for their 27 years of age. The interior also features attractive yellow instrument needles and a three-spoke Momo steering wheel, which is much better than the four-spoke unit fitted in the US.
Service history and documentation
The car has recently undergone a major service, including a timing belt replacement, valve adjustment, brakes, tires, and fluid changes. It also comes with the original sales paperwork from 1999, MOT records, manuals, and new Type R-branded seat covers to keep the Recaros in good condition.
Possibility of import to the US
For American buyers, there is another advantage: the car is now old enough to legally enter the US under the 25-year import exemption. Since the US never officially received the Honda-badged Integra Type R, and JDM fans in the States don’t mind sitting on the right side, the appeal of this Teg is not limited to Brits or Australians.
Flaws and prospects
However, not everything is perfect. As some commenters in the auction’s comment section noted, the underside of the car does not quite meet expectations for an example with 12,000 miles. But it seems the car simply spent most of its early life outdoors, like any ordinary accessible sports car of that era.
Proper dry ice cleaning and quality anti-corrosion treatment could likely transform the undercarriage and help preserve it long-term. How much do you think it will sell for?
This Integra Type R is not just a car, but a true artifact from an era when Honda created some of the best driver’s cars. Its condition, low mileage, and British heritage make it particularly valuable for collectors. Despite minor flaws on the underside, which can be rectified, this example has every chance of becoming the crown jewel of any collection. Given the growing interest in classic Japanese sports cars, its price could significantly exceed expectations, especially for buyers from the US looking for a rare Honda-badged Type R.
