Highlights Iconic and hugely capable modern hot hatch Heavily yet tastefully modified Uprated and tuned 388bhp, 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine Myriad engine, suspension and braking upgrades Honda main dealer service history plus five-year Honda service plan from new One owner example Limited use and low mileage Impeccably maintained and in superb condition throughout Long, advisory-free MOT Overview When Honda released the original Civic Type R way back in 1997 there was much rejoicing from the hot hatch community who at the time were crying out for a return to the heydays of sporty, practical machines and the Civic Type R (with R standing for “Racing”) did not disappoint.

Here was an inherently usable performance-oriented hatchback featuring a glorious naturally aspirated, high-revving four cylinder engine with that now famous VTEC electronically controlled variable valve timing that shone just as bright on track as it did on the road.

Thankfully that recipe of taking a...