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Brian'81
10-02-2009, 09:25 AM
1981 Honda Accord Hatchback, 5 Speed Manual, 135,000 miles, light beige

This was my first car bought new in 1981, I've been the only owner, and I've been driving it ever since. I had all the regular maintenance done on it over the years along with other repairs as needed. (which weren't many) A few years ago I had a the radiator and water pump replaced. I was hoping to keep it even longer but I just can't anymore. While it is in pretty good shape for a car this age, it now needs more work and repairs than I want to make. I was still driving it through last year, the summer of 2008, but then something happened and it wouldn't go into gear anymore. It just sat in my driveway until this spring when I had it checked by a mechanic and they said the linkage was broken. It would need that and a few other repairs to get it on the road again (It would have to be towed at this time) The engine still runs fine, I started it up last week, 09/21/09, but I'm sure it could use a tune up. When I ran it last week most everything else still worked as well: the radio, clock, lights, fan, etc. The body does have some rust here and there but I think is in pretty good shape overall for a car this age, some body work and new paint would do wonders. For someone with the time, ability and resources, this could be a great car for a restoration project. Or it might be a good source of parts for another car. I would prefer not to see it go to the junk yard if possible and am hoping to find it a new home and a new life. I have photos I can email to anyone who is interested. I'm asking $375 which is just to recoup the expenses I incurred this year, a couple of tows and the mechanics time. I'm located in Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC. If interested contact Brian: W 703 519-7916 H 703 823-5906

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