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1987 Honda Prelude Si

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 3, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$3,850Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,850, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1987
Make and model
Honda Prelude
Generation
Prelude (1979 to 2001)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
JHMBA3240HC016439
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 68 comparable sales, 198% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,500 to $17,000
Median$10,750
Sales behind it68Likely

From 68 sales of the Honda Prelude (1979 to 2001) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,500 and $17,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1987 Honda Prelude SiBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 3, 2025$13,508
One-Family-Owned 1987 Honda Prelude Si 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$8,690
JDM 1987 Honda Prelude Si 4WS 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 16, 2025$16,500
1986 Honda Prelude Si 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$10,999
1988 Honda Prelude Si 4WSCars & Bids, June 12, 2026Cars & BidsJune 12, 2026$10,200
1988 Honda Prelude S 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$12,250
1986 Honda Prelude SiCars & Bids, Dec. 16, 2025Cars & BidsDec. 16, 2025$10,000
1988 Honda Prelude S 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2025$11,499