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Honda Integra Type R DC2 Pre-Facelift Flamenco Black Pearl MotorHelix 1:18

Honda Integra Type R DC2 Pre-Facelift Flamenco Black Pearl MotorHelix 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Honda
Model Manufacturer
MotorHelix
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
M85203
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About the Honda Integra Type R DC2 Pre-Facelift Flamenco Black Pearl MotorHelix 1:18

TL;DR: MotorHelix's 1:18 diecast Honda Integra Type R DC2 pre-facelift wears Flamenco Black Pearl, opening doors and bonnet included. Paired against a lighter-coloured example, it shows the round-headlight DC2's cabin and stance from a second, darker angle.

Black pearl paint behaves differently to silver under a shelf light, deepening the DC2's already tight, purposeful lines rather than highlighting its curves the way a lighter colour does.

How the Black Pearl Finish Reads Differently

Under direct light this finish shows a subtle pearl shift across the flanks rather than a flat black, a paint effect that rewards a well-lit Vitrine over a dim cabinet where the depth would be lost. Doors and bonnet open on the same solid hinges found across this line, exposing the reduced-weight cabin trim that made the Type R feel raw compared with a standard Integra. Panel gaps and shutlines sit at the same mid-tier standard as the rest of the range, an honest, consistent build quality rather than a variable one across colourways. The retained round headlights confirm this as the earlier, pre-facelift face enthusiasts specifically look for.

A Natural Companion to a Second DC2

Collectors chasing the DC2 Type R often want more than one colour, since factory paint choice was part of how Honda differentiated otherwise identical cars, and black pearl was among the more distinctive options buyers actually specified. Set beside a silver example, this piece demonstrates how differently the same casting reads under contrasting finishes. For a JDM shelf built around Honda's 1990s output, having both colourways side by side tells a more complete story than either could alone.

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