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Honda Civic (1st gen)

1972–1979

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Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The first-generation Honda Civic remains classified as an appreciating classic, though current market activity is too sparse to establish reliable pricing benchmarks in the US market. With no tracked sales over the past twelve months and no active listings recorded, obtaining a current median valuation is not possible at this time.

Liquidity for the first-gen Civic is minimal, reflecting both low collector desirability and the scarcity of available inventory for sale. This illiquid market environment means that buyers and sellers should expect lengthy holding periods and may face significant negotiation range when transactions do occur.

The model's collectibility score of 6 places it in genuine collector territory, though production volumes and original MSRPs are not currently available in the dataset. What desirability does exist tends to cluster around particular trim levels, model years, and preservation condition rather than across the generation broadly.

Without recent comparable sales or market activity, forward price projections cannot be responsibly estimated at this time. Interested parties would benefit from direct consultation with specialists familiar with pre-1980s Honda pricing, particularly for any vehicle under consideration for acquisition or valuation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

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  • Avg Sale Price
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  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.