Pristine 1987 Honda Prelude sells for an outrageous sum

We’ve seen some impressive auction results over the past few years, and while many high prices have raised eyebrows, the sale of a 1987 Honda Prelude (BA1) at auction for a staggering $US79,000 ($AU120,000) just raises questions.

While the red, manual car does have low mileage (4200mi or 6700km), it has never featured in a movie, been owned by a celebrity, or bookended a production run.

It’s just a mint-condition example of the second-generation Honda sports coupe – and double the previous record price for a Prelude of its vintage.

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The final auction price for this Prelude would buy a