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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Default 1987 Prelude 68,000 ORIG miles for FREE, NJ

Hey,

I've had this car in storage for about 8 years. I bought it for $50 from a guy I went to school with who went back to Brazil. The head was redone just before he sold it to me, apparently by a hack - the engine lost compression in cyl 1 not long after. This is a carbeureted (twin side-draft) 1.8L. Interior is in good condition. I'd hate to see it go to the boneyard; it was a pretty fun car. Any takers? Located in Somerset county NJ.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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I would almost drive to take that off your hands.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Ya know... I feel the same way is him ^
I only have 1 question...
Why the hell is that car carbureted!? They started Fuel injected SI in 85' I do believe, so its kinda unusual for it to be...
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Just because they started fuel injection doesn't mean it was standard
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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AHH! WHY CANT YOU BE CLOSER?! Damn I want one of these so bad. So clean.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I'll pay shipping

hehe
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Find out how much shipping is, and i'll take that car off your hands. OK?
any questions PM me.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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i would take that would be a great everyday. I dont live too far either.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Hey I can pick it up asap if u still hav eit
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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All- shipping too much hassle. Should have said 'local pickup only". Obviously, car does not run, so tow-away necessary. Also, the car come w/o a title - it's gone missing somewhere in my last 5 moves... in Jersey, a new title requires some paperwork (I have the whole packet from DMV), about $100 in fees, and ~ 2weeks waiting time. If I had the room to do it myself, I would. Why is it worth it? A) How many of these still on the road? B) new timing belt, head, tires, brakes within 200 miles of storage C) it's free. That said, if you are still interested and are serious about getting it back on the road (read: not for parts), it's yours.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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where in nj do you live? i live in fort lee, and i would HAPPILY come and pick it up if its for free....
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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any pictures of the car?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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ill pick it up no problem road trip my # is 865-556-1680
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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i live near wayne nj show me pics!!!!!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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if its able to run, ill take it off ur hands
available anytime

pm'ed
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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id be glad to take it and pick it up myself, e-mail me at JohnD1079@yahoo.com. also is there any way to put in on a traktor trailer?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Geez it's taking some GIVING away this car ? Suppose it's too far for me to collect.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Was someone generous enough to take this car off your hands/
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Default PRELUDE GONE!!

Thanks to all who showed some interest. The car was towed away this morning by a father who will be rebuilding it with his 17yo son. Nice.

Peace all.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I'm glad it fell in good people's hand hope they take care of it and appreciate such rare almost vintage honda
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