Honda Civic (1st gen)
1972–1979

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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
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Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
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Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The first-generation Honda Civic occupies an unusual position in the Australian collector market: it carries a "collectible" designation yet shows virtually no tracked transaction activity in the past year. With zero sales recorded across our monitoring period, establishing a reliable median price or directional trend is not possible at this time.
Liquidity remains severely constrained, a natural consequence of both the model's age and its modest production footprint. The absence of active listings and completed sales suggests that buyers and sellers in this segment operate through private networks rather than formal auction channels, making price discovery difficult for those entering the market.
The first-generation Civic is classified as an appreciating classic, placing it in a category where time and rarity typically support gradual value accumulation. Its low current desirability in Australia contrasts with stronger collector interest in some overseas markets, though the car's role in automotive history—as Honda's breakthrough entry into the compact segment—ensures it retains residual appeal among enthusiasts.
Without recent transaction data, three- and five-year price projections cannot be reliably constructed. Prospective buyers or sellers should expect limited comparable sales to reference and may face wider bid-ask spreads than more actively traded classic segments.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.