by Incredibly rare Honda S2000 with only 1092 km on the odometer is up for auction
This 2000 Honda S2000 has covered just 1092 km since leaving the factory. The Japanese auction house expects the car to sell for up to $68,000. The car is completely original and painted in Silverstone Metallic.
Built during the golden era of high-performance cars from Honda and Japan in general, the S2000 arguably had the most thrilling naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine of its time, mounted in a lightweight convertible body with a six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. It is a true Japanese sports car.
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Like many other Japanese performance cars of that era, S2000 prices have risen over the last decade, but it hasn’t reached the same level of unattainability as some others. Take, for example, this extremely low-mileage example. Offered for sale through Bingo in Japan, it is expected to fetch between 9 and 11 million yen, or between $56,000 and $68,000 at current exchange rates.
That’s serious money for a car that can still be found in clean condition on the US market for under $30,000. What sets this example apart comes down to one number on the odometer: 1092 km. That’s 679 miles spread over a quarter of a century.
Storage history and condition
The seller says that shortly after purchase, the first owner put the car in a barn, where it sat. The current owner acquired it about five years ago and treated it the same way, adding almost nothing to the mileage.
Ready for the USA?
While long-term storage of a car often does more harm than good, Bingo claims the current owner started it at least once a week and regularly passed inspections.
Importantly, the roadster remains completely original, unlike many other S2000s that have been horribly modified. It is painted in Silverstone Metallic, rides on the famous five-spoke wheels it had from the factory, and the interior is trimmed in bright red leather and fabric. A true time capsule, and hopefully the next owner will drive and enjoy it, rather than just hiding it away.
This is an early AP1, built in 2000, surpassing the 25-year threshold and making it eligible for import into the USA. The auction ends on June 21st, so all serious buyers should get their funds ready before the deadline. The full listing can be found here.
This case demonstrates how the market for classic Japanese cars continues to grow, especially for models preserved in perfect condition. While the S2000 is not rare, examples with such low mileage are becoming true investment assets. It is worth noting that for collectors, it is important not only to store the car but also to keep it in running condition, as the current owner did. This helps avoid typical problems associated with long periods of inactivity, such as seals hardening or corrosion of internal engine components.
