2007 Honda S2000

Highlights 

• Legendary and reliable 240bhp, four-cylinder VTEC engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• In excellent overall condition

• Low mileage

• Will come with a full year's advisory-free MOT

Overview

The Japanese proved that they could make affordable and engaging modern sports cars when Mazda unleashed its seminal MX-5 into the wild back in 1989. Honda then applied the same logic to its NSX a year later and took the supercar world by storm, but it's perhaps the company's other two-seater from '99 that made more of a splash, or at least a similarly sized one. 

Refreshingly free from pressure from the marketing department, the Honda S2000 was developed almost purely as a technological study, and it's all the better for it. Based upon a concept that was in turn derived from Honda's first Formula One car, this new two-seater sports car was an instant hit.

Featuring an inline four-cylinder DOHC engine with Honda's now legendary VTEC variable valve timing gubbins mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and a Torsen limited slip diff it ticked all the right boxes and peak power topped out at around 240bhp, which was the highest output of a naturally aspirated production car engine in the world at the time, at least according to the people who made it. Whatever the case it's a peach of a powerplant.

The S2000 was significantly updated in 2003 with improved suspension but the engine remained untouched, such was its inherent abilities, and that's exactly what we have available here – a 2007 Honda S2000 AP2, the best of the bunch and free from the snappy oversteer that plagued earlier cars.

Clearly cherished throughout its life the car presents beautifully, both externally and on the inside and looks the quintessential sports car in a stunning shade of red. Having covered less than 36K miles it has plenty of life left and being a Honda means it's blessed with inherently good build quality and reliability, with the current owner confirming that the car starts, goes and stops exactly as it should, and sounds great doing it. A fresh MOT completes the package.

History and documentation

• 2007 model year

• V5C present and correct

• First registered November 6th 2007

• Two keys

• The vendor informs us that there is comprehensive service history from 2008 to 2016 and that the car was in that same ownership until 2021 

• Garaged by the subsequent owner until 2024 with a corroborating service in 2023 

• Some service invoices and receipts

• HPI clear

• The car will be sold with a fresh MOT with no advisories

• 35,524 miles

Interior

• The black leather interior is in excellent condition as would be expected from such a low mileage and cherished car

• Minimal wear commensurate with mileage

• Some light scuffing to the driver's kick panel/sill

• The seats remain in great shape with only some light wear to the driver's bolster

• The vendor informs us that there are no issues to report and everything works

• The dashboard and door cards are undamaged

• The carpets appear to be clean and dry

• The boot space is clean and tidy

• Factory tool kit and locking wheels nuts included

• The engine bay presents beautifully

Exterior

• The exterior condition is very good with no major blemishes

• The bright red paintwork is uniform across all panels and has not faded 

• The bodywork and panel gaps are straight

• The removable hard top and convertible soft top look to be in fine shape and fit well

• The car appears to be free from any corrosion

• All glasswork looks good and there is no hazing to the lights

• The factory 17” alloy wheels look to be in great condition and appear free from any curb marks

• The vendor states that the Nexen tyres are all in good order 

• The underneath is especially clean and appears free from rust, damage or repairs which the vendor states as one of the reasons for purchase

Mechanical

• 240bhp, 2.0-litre, naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 6.1 seconds

• 160mph top speed

• The vendor states that there are no mechanical issues to report, the car starts, goes and stops exactly as expected and has a wonderful sound from the exhaust

Summary

A truly wonderful example of high revving analogue sports cars from years gone by, this S2000 makes for a rather tempting proposition. Robustly engineered and with a cracking engine it's a great alternative to rivals from the likes of Porsche and a still fervent fan base and after market will surely keep you in its good graces. They don't make them like this any more so grab one while you can. We're pretty sure you won't regret it, especially when that VTEC-equipped four-pot is on song. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Wooler, Northumberland.