1979 Honda Prelude Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Honda Prelude was offered up in 1979 as an alternative to Honda's popular but boring Civic and Accord. The first Prelude was in appearance little more than a shortened Accord, with a practically unusable backseat and an oddly-configured dash. It looked more like an experiment than the sleek, sporty coupe it would become.
The 1979 Prelude had a 72-horsepower four-cylinder engine, which were respectable numbers in those days. The 1979 Prelude was also noted for its high-quality tires, which made for enjoyable driving.
Drivers loved the car's power and handling, but most people couldn't get past the car's weird, chopped-off appearance and dashboard. Now, however, the '79 Prelude is a collector's item.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Jan 29, 2011
I bought my first 1979 Prelude when I was about 20. I really liked it. It was dark blue almost black. I ended up painting it black. Unfortunately, I totaled it. I bought 2 more after that, both 81's but I always preferred the 79. The side marker lamps were lower on the fender. Jan 29, 2011
by Anonymous
Feb 22, 2008
this went on and on and on and onFeb 22, 2008
What users have asked
having problems with a 1979 honda prelude.Starts fine but mid-range it sputters and runs rough.
Replaced carb,distributor,complete tune up with plug wires ect. Checked coil,timing belt,and have three mechanics look at it. Starts fine,idles good,revs solid, but when you take off it sputters and chokes out it feels like. With a new carb,distributor and coil,can't guess what it would be.Mechanics that looked at it can't figure it out. Any ideas?
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