Larry Steckel wrote:
>
> Ahh yes, the hatch back Civic Si is British. Let us not forget kiddies that
> this isn't the first time Honda has given us a car that was built in
> Britain. It was in the 1980's I think, a Rover sedan. It looked good, had
> lots of wood on the inside but Japanese engineering teamed with Lucas
> electrics, and the noted British trait of impecable quality control, it was
> the most trouble prone Japanese car ever.
>
The Sterling 825 and 827. Same as the Acura Legend, except Lucas
electrics. The powertrain was ALL Honda, everthing from the firewall
forward. The only problems is the chassis electrical, not engine
electrical. So, if the power seat goes haywire, at least you can drive
it home :-)
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Ron N. - Dalton, GA http://www.pchacker.org/
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