Produced from 1995 to 2006, the Honda Integra Type R was just the second model to carry the hallowed red Type R badge and introduced the elite specification, first seen on the exclusive NSX supercar, to a broader audience. It has since become one of the most revered and sought-after Japanese performance cars of all time, thanks to its high-revving B18C inline four-cylinder VTEC engine, superb driving dynamics, pleasing overall design, and exceptional reliability.

Type R chassis modifications, relative to the already impressive standard third-generation Integra, included suspension, tire, wheel, and brake upgrades, while the body received additional bracing and spot welds to increase strength and rigidity. Weight reduction measures included removing sound insulation, a thinner windscreen, and lightweight 15-inch wheels. To maximize weight savings, air conditioning and audio systems were optional on Japanese domestic market examples. A front chin spoiler, large rear wing, and lower ride height improved aerodynamics.

The centerpiece of the Integra Type R driving experience was its 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder with hand-polished intake and exhaust ports, high-compression pistons, revised intake system, retuned exhaust, and lighter flywheel. Rated at 197 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque in JDM specification, the magic was not in how much power it could generate, but how it was delivered. It eagerly spun to a lofty 8,400-rpm redline, the sound and acceleration increasing dramatically as Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control kicked in above 6,000 rpm.

Offered here is a wonderful Japanese-market “DC2” coupe finished in the signature Type R color scheme of Championship White with matching wheels and red Recaro seats. Increasing the vehicle’s desirability even further, the exterior is adorned with a Mugen body kit composed of a front bumper, side skirts, and a rear wing made of brushed aluminum. Backing up the aggressive looks, aftermarket Mugen airbox, headers, and exhaust help the rev-happy engine to breathe better and produce more power.

This Honda was imported from Japan into the United States in 2021 and soon after acquired by The Boeckmann Collection. An invoice dated February 2022 confirms the vehicle received new serpentine belts for the power steering, alternator, and air conditioning, in addition to new spark plugs being installed.

To the discerning Type R enthusiast, this example appeals on many levels: a JDM car with near-unattainable Mugen performance parts, it wears the signature Championship White color scheme. Displaying just 25,597 kilometers (~15,906 miles) at the time of cataloguing, it is truly a fascinating find.