[some_other_dave]

I've seen many mis-labeled CRXes over the years. Especially in our area.

There was no automatic CRX HF in the US. They were all five-speed manual transmissions. If the car had an auto, it was a "DX" or standard CRX. The auto in that generation of Civic and CRX was not great, and its fuel economy potential is somewhat limited by the slushbox.

The 1st-gen car (first generation of CRX) has much more potential. The carburetors on those worked very well, up until they didn't. They are something of a pain to work on, from what I can tell, though not as complex as the earlier CVCC carburetors.

Anyway, if the 87 runs well, go for it. It's a little go-kart that doesn't accelerate very well but is exceedingly nimble and light weight.

Make sure you keep your head on a swivel when driving it, as it won't hold up the best in a collision. But that's true of most small vehicles--and it's far better to avoid a collision than to rely on your car to save you once you've gotten into one.

-soD