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The first-year Phoenix Yellow car is now a right-hand-drive K20 build with a Civic Si six-speed, a shaved and wire-tucked bay, and supporting fuel, exhaust, suspension, and brake changes. At 11,200 miles, it sits below the observed range for the generation. The Carfax records a 2011 theft recovery, a 2012 total loss, disabling front damage in 2015, and salvage titles in Florida and South Carolina, while the modifications may also block emissions approval in some states.

Strengths

  • First-year U.S.-market Type R identity with the factory Phoenix Yellow finish.
  • Seller reports approximately 242 wheel horsepower from the K20 swap and E85 tune, without a dyno sheet to verify the figure.

Watch For

  • The Carfax reports a June 2011 theft and July 2011 recovery with unspecified damage, followed by a February 2012 total loss and Florida salvage title
  • The car has been converted to right-hand drive and extensively modified, including the engine and driveline, suspension, brakes, wiring, and bodywork.
  • The seller reports a past refurbishment and repaint.
  • The modifications may prevent emissions approval in some states.