2002 Honda S2000

2002 Honda S2000 AP1

Highlights

• Low-mileage AP1 with just 48,618 miles from new

• F20 engine VTEC engine good for 9,000rpm

• Extensive service history

• Thoughtful upgrades

• Removable hardtop included

Overview

The Honda S2000 is one of those cars that needs no introduction. A naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder that revs to 9,000rpm, a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and a kerb weight of just 1,260kg. Honda's engineers threw the rulebook out and built something that felt more like a motorcycle than a car. It's a formula that still gets people talking, and for good reason.

This Monte Carlo Blue Pearl example was first registered in July 2002 and has covered a shade under 49,000 miles since, averaging just over 2,000 miles a year. That's the sweet spot, really. Enough to keep everything working as it should, not so many that the magic's been worn away. It was Honda dealer maintained from the outset, with seven consecutive stamps at John Banks Honda in Ipswich and then it’s received regular attention from independent garages, with stacks of paperwork to show for it.

And here's the good news: it hasn't just been wrapped in cotton wool. Someone's clearly driven and enjoyed this car while also looking after the bits that matter. A handful of well-chosen upgrades add a bit more bite when you're pressing on, and the owner's clearly done their homework. It's a lovely looking example in a colour that suits the S2000's lines beautifully, and it comes to market with both the factory hardtop and soft top.

History and Documentation

• First registered 31 Jul 2002

• Six keepers (five former, current owner since Aug 2025)

• 58,092 miles showing

• Service history: Sep 2003 @ 5,936 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Oct 2004 @ 10,292 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Jul 2005 @ 14,052 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Jul 2006 @ 19,129 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Jul 2007 @ 22,483 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Jul 2008 @ 26,352 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Jul 2009 @ 29,442 miles (John Banks Honda, Ipswich), Jul 2010 @ 31,429 miles (Yeomans Honda), Jul 2011 @ 33,948 miles (Yeomans Honda), Jul 2012 @ 36,692 miles (Yeomans Honda), Jul 2013 @ 39,058 miles (Bognor Motors), Jul 2015 @ 41,148 miles (N.L. Autos), Jul 2016 @ 42,089 miles (N.L. Autos), Jul 2017 @ 43,066 miles (N.L. Autos), Aug 2019 @ 45,096 miles (Autochek UK – major service including timing belt, coolant, spark plugs, brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid, air and cabin filters), Jul 2021 @ 46,706 miles (R2 Automotive – castor bolt renewal and geometry), Mar 2026 (self-serviced by current owner with Honda genuine parts)

• MOT expires 11 Aug 2026, passed with no advisories

• HPI clear 

Interior

• Black leather seats with perforated inserts showing age-appropriate wear

• Gear knob shows patina consistent with mileage

• Digital instrument cluster functional with 9,000rpm tachometer

• Kenwood Bluetooth head unit fitted (original unit retained) with proper harness so that steering wheel buttons still work

• All buttons and controls work and function as they should

• Carpets show light general wear

• Wind deflector fitted behind headrests

• Cobra immobiliser and alarm system installed

Exterior

• Monte Carlo Blue Pearl paintwork presents well

• OEM 16-inch five-spoke alloys with some clear coat flaking

• Front bumper stone chips and a single stone chip centre of bonnet

• Patched chip in windscreen

• Small dent in passenger door (car park incident)

• Both soft top and removable hardtop included

• Original tonneau cover included

• Shut lines appear consistent

• Underside presents well with undertray in place

Mechanical

• 2.0-litre F20C DOHC VTEC inline-four producing 240bhp @ 8,300rpm and 153lb ft @ 7,500rpm

• 9,000rpm redline, six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive

• 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds, 150mph top speed, 1,260kg kerb weight

• The seller advises that the car has received some useful upgrades: Toda Racing upgraded timing chain tensioner, Mugen front control arm bushings, EBC Yellowstuff brake pads, HKS Hi-Power cat-back exhaust

• The vendor tells us the car starts and runs without stutters or noises, with VTEC engaging strongly and pulling cleanly to redline

Summary

What we have here is a well-documented, low-mileage AP1 S2000 that's been both cherished and enjoyed. The combination of a gentle accumulation of miles, lots of paperwork, and enthusiast-grade upgrades where they count makes this one stand out. As presented, it's an honest, well-loved driver with the history to back it up. The hardtop alone sweetens the deal considerably but as we found out in our recent 3 way Japanese sports car test, the howl of the F20 at 9,000rpm is all the encouragement you should need to place a bid.

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 Stevenage.