Origin story

The Purchase

Every build starts somewhere. This one started with a Craigslist ad in East San Diego County.

The original listing · Craigslist

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan

La Mesa (East SD County, CA) Posted Sep 24, 2026

“259790 miles, runs good. Didn't pass smog, don't know why. Good body except a gouge in the front bumper cover. Drivers seat is ripped, rest of interior is good. Non-op title since 2024.”

Year: 1996
Make / Model: Acura Integra
Type: Sedan
Cylinders: 4 cylinders
Drive: FWD
Fuel: Gas
Transmission: Manual
Odometer: 259,790
Paint color: White
Title status: Clean

Listing photos

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 1

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 2

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 3

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 4

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 5

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 6

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 7

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 8

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 9

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 10

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 11

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 12

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 13

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 14

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 15

1996 Acura Integra GS-R sedan — listing photo 16

Photos from the original sale listing. License plate blurred.