Honda Civic Type R

1997 to 2000 · Hatchback · Limited edition · 16,500 built

Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $22,126. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $23,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,000 to $44,900, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$23,100
Medium confidence · $16K to $33K
Down 15.8% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$22,126
Sales · 12 mo
10

The market

Every recorded 1997 Honda Civic Type R sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$22,000 · 97,555 mi · Flamenco Black Pearl
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23 sales · 6 unsoldmedian $22kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1997 Honda Civic Type R sales with photographs
1997 Honda Civic Type R, sold Sep 2026

Sold $21,310

£15,750
2000 · white · 94,027 mi
Sep 4, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales ran 20% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1997 Honda Civic Type R, sold Jul 2026

Sold $16,000

1997 · Championship White · 107,000 mi
Jul 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1997 Honda Civic Type R, sold Jul 2026

Sold $25,000

1998 · Championship White · 169,000 mi
Jul 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1997 Honda Civic Type R, sold Dec 2025

Sold $22,350

1998 · Championship White · 126,600 mi
Dec 31, 2025 · Cars & Bids
1997 Honda Civic Type R, sold Dec 2025

Sold $39,000

1999 · Sunlight Yellow · 115,000 mi
Dec 10, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1997 Honda Civic Type R, sold Dec 2025

Sold $32,000

1997 · Silver · 31,000 mi
Dec 3, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
Other Civic Type R generations

Specifications

Engine
VTEC I4, 1.6
Power
185 hp
Torque
118 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.7 s
Top speed
137 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Curb weight
2,337 lb
Production
16,500 built
Designer
Honda Design

Common questions

How much does a Honda Civic Type R cost?

Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $22,126. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $23,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,000 to $44,900, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1997 Honda Civic Type R worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $23,100, down 15.8% over the past 12 months. We rate confidence medium: 10 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Honda Civic Type R a good investment?

Values are down 15.8% over the past 12 months. Only 16,500 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,000 to $44,900, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Honda Civic Type R have sold?

Shifty has 23 public sales of the Honda Civic Type R on file. The earliest was on Mar 14, 2023.

What is the most expensive Honda Civic Type R sold?

The highest public sale on file is $44,900, on Jan 15, 2025, with 53,000 mi.

What has a Honda Civic Type R sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $22,000Sep 18, 2026Flamenco Black Pearl · 97,555 mi
  • $21,310Sep 4, 2026white · 94,027 mi
  • $16,000Jul 25, 2026Championship White · 107,000 mi

About the 1997 Honda Civic Type R

The original EK9 Type R that started the legend, representing Honda's first serious attempt at a track-focused Civic. Built exclusively in Japan with just 16,500 examples, this lightweight warrior proved that front-wheel-drive could be thrilling with the right recipe. The naturally aspirated 1.6-liter VTEC screams to 8,400 rpm, delivering 185 horsepower in a stripped-down package that weighs barely 2,300 pounds. Recaro seats, a titanium shift knob, and deleted rear seats show Honda's commitment to weight reduction. The EK9 established the Type R formula of high-revving engines, precise handling, and track-ready focus that continues today. Values have exploded as collectors recognize its significance in hot hatch history. Clean examples are increasingly rare, making the EK9 a blue-chip investment for JDM enthusiasts.

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