FS: '97 ITR #69 - Collectors car w/ 819 miles! Ohio

[98ITR747]

I know. I was thinking the exact same thing. This needs to go to someone that already has an R to drive so they won't have that itch to scratch.
I bet if whoever buys it doesn't drive it, we'll be seeing it on Barett Jackson ten or fifteen years from now fetching a price of 125k plus.

So now I see this essentially perfect type-r. WOW is all I can say.
But here's the funny thing. If I bought it, I'd take the 8xx miles and turn it into 50k miles in 2 years. Sure I'd have a smile on my face the whole time, but this might be one car that really should be bought by a collector.
I'm not a collector and never will be. I don't want to have a car that can't be driven.
So if I bought it, it would just be another type-r in a few years.
And right now it seems truly unique.

[dpaul]

I purchased the car with 743 miles on it, and had it shipped from Florida to Ohio in a closed bed truck.
The pics that surfaced last year show it with 682 miles... and I believe the one you're talking about with <100 miles was a 1998 from Colorado.

Did all those miles come from driving to Ohio from Florida? I think it had less than 100 miles when someone else posted a pic of it last year.

[Doespike]

True. I first heard of this '97 in December of 2006 at the training center with 682 miles.

Last I heard the '98 in CO had ~125 miles.

[Outrun]

Ah, I think I got mixed up.

Also, from what I remember there was another 97 kept mostly in storage by some guy known as "T.O.O." I think this guy supposedly was the center of some internet message board controversy regarding himself and/or Endyn.

I also remember a FS thread, possibly here about another 97 in Corona, CA that had low mileage. This was also kept in storage and I think the owner's child/grandchild was trying to sell it because the owner was sick or had died.

[97R]

Ah, I think I got mixed up.

Also, from what I remember there was another 97 kept mostly in storage by some guy known as "T.O.O." I think this guy supposedly was the center of some internet message board controversy regarding himself and/or Endyn.

That one was sold with 18 original miles I believe. Last I remember the car was modded and mileage was put on. I believe this was around 2003 when all that happened.

I also remember a FS thread, possibly here about another 97 in Corona, CA that had low mileage. This was also kept in storage and I think the owner's child/grandchild was trying to sell it because the owner was sick or had died.

That was a 800 or so mileage one as well. That car was sold in the summer of 2007 and is in VERY, VERY, VERY good hands. Last I heard it still has low mileage. Out of all the SUPER low mileage 97's that I am aware of this is probably the one in best condition.

[Doespike]

That one was sold with 18 original miles I believe. Last I remember the car was modded and mileage was put on. I believe this was around 2003 when all that happened.


That was a 800 or so mileage one as well. That car was sold in the summer of 2007 and is in VERY, VERY, VERY good hands. Last I heard it still has low mileage. Out of all the SUPER low mileage 97's that I am aware of this is probably the one in best condition.

Yeah, the Endyn one was #262. New owner picked it up with 29 miles on it, completely gutted the interior (even the carpet) and bolted in a roll bar. He is heavy into autocrossing. Had between 6-9k miles last I heard.

Great to hear that CA one, #67, fell into good hands. Always wondered what happened to it.

All these considered, I feel #69 here could be the most collectible of all the '97s. Low mileage and kept by Honda all these years in a training center...great story. Honda had one other '97 they kept but sold that one off a few years ago.

[97R]

Honda had one other '97 they kept but sold that one off a few years ago.

If you are referring to the 97 that came out of Honda Corporate (not a training center so the car was never taken apart) around 2004 that had 3k miles or so, I was already in negotiations to purchase that one but I was literally moving from one state to another and it was sold by the time I was settled in. Looking at the photos the seller sent me the car was in pristine condition minus a scuffed front lip. Wherabouts unknown. I just remember the owner just wanted it gone ASAP.

[the_integra_man]

I had to comment on how AMAZING this car is. 819 miles ... just awesome! You should bump up that price though... especially with your dollar so low right now.

[Todd00]

The problem with such a low mileage car is that you almost have to put it away and not drive it, period. If you do drive it, you'll take a huge hit in value.

Honestly, if someone wants to buy a car like this for driving, you'd be better served finding one that has around 20K-40K miles on it. Still low mileage, but you can drive it on occasion without losing any money on it.

Still, nice to see a few left like this.

[Mystic363]

I thought that my Type R was low milaged.....Christ! That thing is the sex on wheels! Wish I had the money....good luck on the sale!

Mystic363 (Neil)

[Robb]

Talk about bragging rights...LoL

Call up Jay Leno. He may want it.

[walker111]

I'd like to hear how much you paid for the car? What, half of your asking price? Less?

[energie817]

I'd like to hear how much you paid for the car? What, half of your asking price? Less?

I use to work in the finance dept at the Honda training facility in Irving TX back in 2001. My friend's mom was able to buy a 97 ITR with 1k miles that was used there for the technicians. She bought it for $10k for him, he was one lucky guy. I moved to CA and found out later he sold it.

[walker111]

I'd like to hear how much you paid for the car? What, half of your asking price? Less?

I use to work in the finance dept at the Honda training facility in Irving TX back in 2001. My friend's mom was able to buy a 97 ITR with 1k miles that was used there for the technicians. She bought it for $10k for him, he was one lucky guy. I moved to CA and found out later he sold it.

Exactly. 18k profit on this car :thumbup:

[amajano3]

yowwwwwwwwwwwza

[EPR145]

Did this sell yet?

[Volked_S]

wowzers.....fix that scratch asap....PM your last price...I might jsut bite.

[Dave_B]

wowzers.....fix that scratch asap....PM your last price...I might jsut bite.

It's not going to be 15k like you want to spend... probably closer to 22-25k

[dpaul]

Did this sell yet?

Not yet. Car is still available... make me an offer.

[Sameer*]

This is truly a collectors car. Hope this car goes to a good home Wish I was able to afford it at this time!

[beastnatch]

I think 98-0516 has you beat by a few hundred miles . T'was another tech school caR. Keep the price high, so that it gets the home it deserves! ....If I could, I would!

[KOALA YUMMIES]

Talk about bragging rights...LoL

Yeah, it goes something like "yeah, Ive never driven my ITR"

[EPR145]

I am really surprised someone hasn't jumped on this thing!

[PERRIN_ADAM]

PM and E-mail sent. Look forward to hearing back from you if the car is still available!

Adam

[MSchu]

delicious... Still available?

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