Honda's slogan in 1983 was "We Make It Simple", but back then this was really a pretty technically advanced car (at least for a small, relatively inexpensive car). It had Honda's very advanced CVCC ("Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion") engine, which featured 3 valves per cylinder. It also came standard with features that were optional, or not available at all, on other small cars (i.e. rear window wiper).
Civics will run damn near forever. Rust is what killed most of them. The previous generation Civic was recalled for rust issues and while this, the second generation, was better, they still rusted badly. There are very few of these cars left. Most of the ones that are left have been chopped, bagged, slammed, wham-bam-thank-you-mammed, whatever...
Except for the inappropriate chrome aftermarket wheels and license plate frame, this is a perfectly preserved example of a car that was often the first new car for many young families. Let's hope some Honda freak buys this car and keeps it as it is. (Personally, I hope he or she puts the stock wheels back on.)
Located in Valley Village, CA, click here to see the eBay listing.