This 679-Mile Honda S2000 Is a 9,000-RPM Time Capsule

Honda's S2000 is considered by many to be one of the best driver's cars ever made, and finding a low-mileage example is difficult these days. Finding one with less than 1,000 miles on the clock is nearly impossible. A 2000 Honda S2000 (AP1) is headed to auction in Tokyo through Bingo, and it has covered just 1,092 km (679 miles) since new. The rare roadster is expected to sell for between 9 million and 11 million yen – roughly $55,800 to $68,000 – this weekend.

A Time Capsule S2K

Finished in Silverstone Metallic with red leather seats, this early-production Base Grade AP1 remains remarkably close to the way it left the factory more than 25 years ago. Unlike many S2000s that have been modified over the years, this example remains completely stock. The original owner reportedly passed away shortly after purchasing the car, leaving it parked for many years. Around five years ago, the current owner acquired it but chose to preserve its original condition rather than drive it regularly. One visible sign of age is the original vinyl rear window, fitted to earlier models, which has developed some cloudiness over time.

One Of Honda's Greatest Driver's Cars

The Honda S2000 is a highly sought-after sports car, considered by many to be one of the greatest sports cars ever made. Power comes from Honda's legendary naturally aspirated 2.0-litre F20C four-cylinder VTEC engine and is mated only to a manual transmission. In Japanese-market specification, it produced 247 hp and revved all the way to 9,000 rpm. Considering it weighs 2,734 lbs and has a near 50/50 weight distribution, it's easy to imagine why this open-top, rear-wheel-drive sports car has so many enthusiasts obsessed.

The 2000s Sports Car Bubble

Values of 2000s enthusiast cars, particularly Japanese models, have climbed sharply as the analog driving experience is inching closer to its extinction. Earlier this year, a 2004 Honda S2000 (AP2) with just 835 miles sold in the United States for $70,000. Honda no longer builds the S2000, with the Civic Type R and Prelude currently serving as the brand's only "sporty" offerings. However, rumors of a possible S2000 revival continue to surface, helping keep interest in the iconic roadster alive.

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