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1981 Honda Civic Overview
This is the first full model design change in seven years. The CVCC engine is now the CVCC-II, designed to improve combustion efficiency. The year 1981 also rolled out the Honda Civic Country Station Wagon, as well as a 4-door sedan trim, with front wheel, overhead drive and notchback styling.
The '81 Civic received the U.S. Import Car of the Year 1980 award from Motor Trend Magazine and took first place in the crossing mileage test in the import car section of the United States Auto Club.
Even after 25 years, the 1981 Honda Civic can pass emissions tests according to most of its drivers. In fact, of those who sold it, they say it was the biggest mistake they ever made since the car was still perfectly drivable, still perfectly reliable, and still, even though running rich, had decent gas milage.
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1981 Honda Civic Timing Belt Cover
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Transmission On 1981 Civic
My 81 civic's transmission is shot. I have taken it to the honda dealer where I live and have yet to find a good transmission. 2 have already failed. Where can I get a transmission for an 81 civic?
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John Best car I've ever owned. Purchased new off the showroom floor for $6,000. if I hadn't bought it there was a pages long list of others waiting for that model in 1981. Drove it 132,000 miles and sold it for $3,600!
Guru9ZKX7Z I have a 81 Civic that my sister bought new for $5400 It is my daily driver with 185,000 miles . I did the head gasket at about 177000 miles.
81CivicGuru still have mine never breaks if it does its cheap and quick to repair
Andrew The white one pictured above was my car. Gave it to my son for his first car, hence the P plates. Wheels were off my wife's 89 Prelude.