Repairable, Salvage and Damaged Honda DEL SOL for Sale

Honda sold the Del Sol for just five years, from 1993 to 1997, as a two-seat, Civic-based replacement for the CRX with a removable targa roof panel instead of a full convertible top. It barely trades here — too few lots to support any kind of median — so treat this as a specialty pool rather than a volume model, and judge each car on condition rather than a market number. The VTEC-equipped Si is worth pricing on its own, since the engine swings value more than the body does. Most that do sell stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.

The base and Si trims run Honda's 1.5 and 1.6-liter SOHC fours, easy and cheap to keep running. The car collectors actually chase is the VTEC trim with the DOHC B16A2, a high-revving four that only makes its real power once VTEC switches over near 6,000 rpm, and one that punishes skipped oil changes with a clogged VTEC solenoid and a rough cam-changeover. On any Del Sol, the targa roof panel is its own inspection: confirm it's actually on the lot, then check that the weatherstrip seal isn't shot, because a leaking targa lets water into the carpet and the wiring underneath. Some cars came with Honda's motorized retractable roof option, which adds its own motor and cables to check before you assume a simple manual latch. Like other 90s Hondas, rust at the rear subframe mounts and floor pans is the real threat to a car this age — check underneath before you even look at the paint. If the shell's too rough to save, a running B16 VTEC engine alone is often worth pulling for a swap into a Civic or an Integra.

Buying is quick: register free — no dealer license — set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.

Note: ACV and damage data come from the original auction listing. Always check the condition and title yourself before you bid.