First US-Bound Honda Civic Type R to Be Auctioned for Charity
Bidding has already begun for the first production 2017 Honda Civic Type R made for the U.S.
The Japanese automaker has donated the Type R to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for auction and the vehicle will be shipped for pickup at a participating U.S. Honda dealer. Sporting VIN #01, the Civic Type R features an Aegean Blue Metallic exterior while a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque resides under the hood. Although Honda hasn’t made an official announcement on pricing for the new Civic Type R, an earlier leak shows it will start from $34,775 including destination.
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At the time of writing, the current bid for the Type R is already at $38,000, and bidding will end in eight days. Click here if you want to place a bid.
“The Civic Type R has long been forbidden fruit for enthusiasts in the U.S., so we thought it would be fun to offer one lucky customer a shot at owning the first of its kind in America while benefitting the leading nonprofit solely dedicated to finding a cure for childhood brain tumors, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president, Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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