Honda Civic EP3 GT300 with Lucky Strike Honda F1 2006 Livery

Honda Civic EP3 GT300 with Lucky Strike Honda F1 2006 Livery

In motorsport design, few things hit harder than a well-executed retro livery. Combine that with a cult-favorite platform like the Honda Civic EP3, and you’ve got a recipe for something truly special. Enter the Honda Civic EP3 GT300 concept, dressed in the iconic 2006 Lucky Strike Honda F1 Team livery—a tribute to Formula 1 heritage, reimagined for a track-focused GT300 build.

The Base: Honda Civic EP3 Reimagined for GT300
The EP3 Civic Type R, with its high-revving K20A engine and lightweight chassis, was already a formidable hot hatch in its time. But in this concept, it’s reborn as a GT300-style machine—low, wide, and aggressive, ready to battle on circuits rather than city streets.

Key GT300-inspired features include:
Widebody aero kit with exaggerated front splitters, canards, and rear diffuser

Massive rear wing for high-speed stability

Lowered stance and racing wheels, emphasizing circuit performance

Race-spec interior concept, including stripped-down cabin, roll cage, and racing seat setup

The transformation pays homage to Japanese GT racing culture, while still honoring the Civic’s identity.

The Livery: Lucky Strike 2006 Throwback
The real standout of this build? The livery inspired by the 2006 Honda F1 Team, which featured the instantly recognizable Lucky Strike branding—a red, white, and black color scheme synonymous with Honda's return to F1 in the mid-2000s.

Livery highlights:
Creamy white base with bold red circle graphics, echoing the Lucky Strike cigarette pack design

Black and red detailing along the fenders and side skirts, mimicking F1 air intakes and panel lines

Retro sponsor placements, with subtle nods to the original Formula 1 partners

Polished race numbers and driver name boxes, integrated with precision onto the GT300 body

While tobacco advertising is no longer legal in motorsport, this fictional reimagining keeps the design aesthetic intact, blending nostalgia with modern racing sensibility. It’s a respectful nod—not an endorsement—of a bygone era in motorsport visuals.