The third generation of Honda's Civic subcompact debuted for the 1984 model year here in the United States. Available as a hatchback coupe or a conventional notchback sedan, it could also be had as a five-door wagonette.
The wagon was a frugal little hauler. Base MSRP for the '85 model was only $6,999, which comes to about $20,500 in 2024 dollars. It was easy on gas, too, with EPA City and Highway mileage ratings of 34 and 45 miles per gallon, respectively.
Under the hood was a 1.5L (91 cubic inch) SOHC 12V inline four with a single 3-barrel carburetor, rated at 76 SAE net horsepower. Since the car only weighed a few cases of beer more than a ton, this was adequate for a normal person's propulsion needs.
Car and Driver tested a 5-speed manual '85 wagon and managed an 11.4 second time to sixty. The quarter took 17.8 seconds at 75 miles per hour, and the car would doggedly continue all the way to 95mph before running out of steam. (With the steep 4.27:1 final drive ratio, top speed was actually achieved in fourth.)
This Avignon Blue example was snapped in June of 2023, using a Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS zoom lens.
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