1979 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - White - 84,080km - Genuine Time-Capsule Survivor
Price Guide: $3,500 - $6,000
1979 Honda Civic 1200 4-door hatchback | 1200cc horizontal inline-four | Hondamatic 2-speed semi-automatic | FWD | 84,080km | white
Description
The first-generation Honda Civic arrived in 1972 and rewrote what a compact car could be. Front-wheel drive, lightweight construction, genuine fuel efficiency, and a willingness to rev that shamed much of the European competition. By 1979 Honda had refined the formula into a genuinely accomplished small car, and the four-door hatchback gave it real-world practicality. The Hondamatic semi-automatic transmission fitted to this example was Honda's unique answer to urban driving, a 2-speed unit that eliminated the clutch pedal without the complexity or efficiency loss of a conventional automatic. This is a specification you simply do not see anymore.
At 84,080km, this Civic presents as one of the most original surviving examples you are likely to find. The interior is exceptional for the age. The original brown and tan two-tone ribbed vinyl and cloth upholstery is intact throughout, with the rear bench showing minimal wear and door cards in good condition with no warping or damage. The dashboard is crack-free, the original woodgrain trim is present, and the Nippon Seiki instrument cluster shows the odometer reading clearly at 84,080km. The Hondamatic badge is present on the tailgate rear, confirming the semi-automatic specification. The Australian compliance plate confirms chassis SF-B2013078 and is fully legible. Exterior paint is original white with the expected patina of a 45-year-old unrestored vehicle, showing stone chips on the bonnet leading edge and minor surface oxidation consistent with age. Body panels are largely straight. A minor crease is visible on the lower rear tailgate. The engine bay shows an unrestored presentation with surface rust on the firewall and air filter housing, and the original 1200cc horizontal four-cylinder is in situ with an updated battery fitted. For a car this age, it is what honest looks like.
First-generation Civics in original, unrestored condition are increasingly sought after by Japanese classic enthusiasts both here and internationally. Comparable examples in Australia have been selling in the $8,000 to $15,000 range, with particularly clean four-door Hondamatic examples at the upper end given their rarity. For a collector seeking an authentic piece of Japanese automotive history that drove the template for every compact car that followed, this is a serious opportunity.
Features
* 1200cc horizontal four-cylinder petrol engine
* Hondamatic 2-speed semi-automatic transmission (clutch-free operation)
* Four-door hatchback body style
* Right-hand drive, Australian compliance plate present
* Original brown and tan two-tone ribbed vinyl and cloth upholstery throughout
* Original Nippon Seiki instrument cluster, crack-free dashboard
* Original woodgrain dashboard trim
* Original AM radio head unit
* Period-correct steel wheels with hub caps
* Hondamatic badge on tailgate confirming semi-automatic specification
* Honda and Civic badging on tailgate, full exterior trim intact
* Odometer confirmed at 84,080km in photos
Condition Notes
* Stone chipping on bonnet leading edge, minor surface oxidation on hood and front panels
* Engine bay shows surface rust on firewall and air filter housing, unrestored presentation
* Minor crease on lower rear tailgate panel
* Tyres aged
Specifications
Year: 1979
Make: Honda
Model: Civic 1200
Body: 4-door hatchback
Engine: 1200cc horizontal inline-four
Transmission: Hondamatic 2-speed semi-automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Odometer: 84,080km
Colour: White
Seats: 4
Chassis: SFB2013078
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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