Silverstone Metallic paint wraps the body of this 2000 Honda S2000 in a finish that looks as fresh as the day it left the factory. Red leather seats fill the cabin. The odometer reads just 679 miles. Those numbers alone would make any enthusiast pause. Add the full story behind how this car survived and the appeal grows even stronger.
Honda launched their 50th anniversary celebrations by launching the S2000. Early AP1 vehicles, such as this one, came equipped with a 2.0 liter inline-four engine capable of revving all the way up to 9,000 rpm. This naturally aspirated engine produced a strong 250 horsepower, or 125 horsepower per litre, making for an exciting drive. The power was sent to the back wheels via a quick 6-speed manual transmission, and the car weighed in at a sleek weight that made it seem alive every time you cornered.
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This vehicle was shipped as a base model, which is great for anyone who like a clean, uncluttered dashboard, because, let’s face it, who installs a navigation system in a driver’s vehicle? The red leather interior remains in superb shape. Speaking of original components, early S2000s featured a vinyl rear window that tended to fog over time, but not this one. The clouding remains visible since the new owner chose not to replace the original part.
The car was delivered to the original owner, who passed away a few months later. The car spent the next few years parked in a barn, accumulating nearly no miles. Then, about 5 years ago, it was picked up by the current owner, who has treated it as a valued family heirloom, starting the engine every week and performing routine maintenance inspections. The records from that period are all still there, meticulously stored.
The best part is that the car is completely stock; no modifications have ever been made. Most survivors have been ‘upgraded’ in some way, whether through performance parts, a makeover, or simply wear and tear. Clean specimens in the United States can sell for anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 depending on condition and provenance, but this one at the BINGO auction is expected to get between 9 million ($55,800) and 11 million ($68,200) yen.
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