The HF was quick (or at least nimble) enough to be fun, with its 58-horsepower 1.5-liter SOHC engine. The regular CRX had 76 horsepower and the hot-rod CRX Si had 91 horses for the 1987 model year.

It’s the end of an era. After countless hours of wrenching, tuning, and driving, I’ve officially sold my Honda CRX. This car has been part of my garage and my life for years—and making the ...