Honda Integra Type R DC2
Import a Honda Integra Type R (DC2) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1995–2001
- Engine
- B18C 1.8 L naturally aspirated four, front-wheel drive
About the DC2
The DC2 Integra Type R is widely considered the best-handling front-drive car of its era. It uses the B18C 1.8 L VTEC four with front-wheel drive.
A Japanese-market car gives you the home-market specification rather than the US Acura version. Values have climbed: CLASSIC.com put a typical car at about US$23,500 in September 2026, while a low-mileage 2001 US Acura Integra Type R sold for US$204,204 on Bring a Trailer in July 2025.
Japanese Wikipedia says early DC2 engines had their ports polished by hand, and the standard car left out air conditioning and audio to save weight. The 98 Spec of January 1998 widened the tyres from 195 to 215 mm, moved from 15- to 16-inch wheels and from four to five wheel studs, and added HID headlights. The Type R X arrived in December 1999. Carsensor’s Japanese averages rise with each update, from about ¥3.24 million for 1995–96 cars to about ¥5.0 million for 1999–2001 cars.
- Power
- 200 PS at 8,000 rpm
- Torque
- 186 Nm at 6,200 rpm (98 Spec)
- Weight
- 1,060–1,080 kg (3-door)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Engine
- B18C 1.8 L VTEC
Can a DC2 come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on a DC2
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Rust
Worth checking the rear wheel arches, quarter panels and sills.
Gearbox
Worth feeling for second and third gear synchro wear and crunchy shifts.
Engine
Worth checking for oil consumption and leaks from the VTEC solenoid gasket and pressure switch.
History
Ask about theft recovery and engine swaps. These cars are frequent targets.
Chassis plate
Confirm a genuine Type R chassis number rather than a clone.
What we check on every DC2
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What a DC2 costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DC2 Integra Type R, CLASSIC.com market value West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Sep 2026 | about US$23,500 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Sep 2026 |
| 1999 DC2, US auction sale West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Jul 2026 | US$30,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Jul 2026 |
| 1997 US Acura Integra Type R, Hagerty condition #1 value Hagerty Agents, Jan 2025 | US$97,900 | Hagerty Agents , Jan 2025 |
| 2001 US Acura Integra Type R, 4,800 miles, Bring a Trailer auction sale (record) Top Gear, Jul 2025 | US$204,204 | Top Gear , Jul 2025 |
| Japan used-car average asking price, Oct 1995–Jun 2001 generation Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥3.92 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Japan used-car average asking price, Jul 1999–Jun 2001 builds Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥5.00 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
DC2 buyer questions
Is the DC2 eligible in both countries?
Yes. Japanese production ran from October 1995 to June 2001, so every DC2 is past both Canada’s 15-year rule and the US 25-year rule as of October 2026.
Which spec is best?
The 98 Spec and later cars have 16-inch wheels, wider tyres, five-stud hubs and HID headlights. Carsensor shows 1999–2001 cars averaging about ¥5.0 million in Japan, against about ¥3.24 million for 1995–96 cars. The four-door DB8 is also a Type R.
Why buy a Japanese car instead of a US Acura?
A Japanese car has the home-market specification, rated at 200 PS. It is right-hand drive. Confirm a genuine Type R chassis number and ask about theft recovery and engine swaps, since these cars are frequent targets.
Want a DC2?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.