1991 Honda CRX HF with a B16A1 swap, priced under driver comps

Why we picked it

The seller says this Frost White 1991 CRX HF has a B16A1 DOHC VTEC swap (about 40,000 miles on the engine) backed by the original 5-speed, plus an upgraded radiator, oil pump, suspension, brakes, short shifter, wheels and a new windshield. The seats came from a 1999 Integra. The seller says the undercarriage is not rusty and calls the car a driver built with originality in mind, not a project. The asking price is $6,000 and the seller says it is negotiable.

Recent sales of modified, high-mileage CRXs have landed between $7,600 and $10,500, so this one is priced about 34% under that midpoint. The catch is cosmetic: the seller says the body needs work, with chipped paint and other surface damage in the photos, and a seat fabric patch was still pending. If the swap is clean and the shell is as rust-free as described, it is a cheap way into a B-series CRX.

The value check

The seller is asking $6,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $7,600–$10,500, so the middle of the market is about $9,050. That put this car 34% under.

Modified, high-mileage second-gen CRXs sold for $7,600-$10,500 in 2026 (HF 290k mi $7,600 BaT; Si 160k mi $8,100 C&B; Si 240k mi $9,500 C&B; Si 156k mi $10,500 BaT). Midpoint $9,050, so $6,000 is about 34% under, though this car's paint and body need work.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1991 CRX HF, 290k mi, modified - BaT $7,600 (May 2026)
• 1989 CRX Si, 160k mi, modified - Cars & Bids $8,100 (Oct 2026)
• 1987 CRX Si, 240k mi, modified - Cars & Bids $9,500 (Sep 2026)
• 1988 CRX Si, 156k mi, modified - BaT $10,500 (Jun 2026)

What to check

• Title status is not stated in the listing; confirm a clean title in the seller's name before going further.
• Ask for swap details: engine and ECU source, wiring, mounts, and whether it passes your state's emissions rules with a non-original engine.
• CRX rust spots: rear quarters and wheel arches, rocker panels, the rear hatch lip and the floor under the battery tray; get it on a lift.
• Body and paint need work per the seller; get a quote before you settle on a price.
• The listing shows two mileage figures (141k vs about 145k) and two interior colors (blue vs black); confirm both.
• The ad has been up since May 31, 2026, so confirm it is still available.

Making it drive like new

With the B16A1 already in, the next steps are a fresh clutch and timing belt service, a limited-slip transmission if this one is open, EF/EG-style rear disc conversion if not already done, quality coilovers with reinforced subframe mounts, and fixing the paint before it turns into rust.