- This 2008 S2000 has only been driven 15,000 miles and is completely original.
- While the exterior has a few scratches, the interior of the Honda looks immaculate.
- The S2000’s 2.2-liter engine is one of the finest N/A four-cylinder engines ever.
They don’t make accessible, rear-wheel drive sports cars like they used to. Sure, popular options like the Mazda MX-5, Toyota GR86, and Subaru BRZ are all very compelling, but none can provide driving thrills quite like an original Honda S2000, one of the all-time JDM greats.
Built for a decade across two iterations, the S2000 is one of the most exciting cars ever manufactured by Honda, so it’s little surprise that values of low-mileage ones have soared in recent years and will likely continue to increase. This particular S2K up for sale in Chesterfield, Missouri is just about perfect.
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Available through Bring a Trailer, the car is an AP2 version from 2008 and is painted in Laguna Blue Pearl, one of the rarer S2000 colors but an option that suits it brilliantly. The car has previously been registered in Nevada and North Carolina and prior to the sale, was installed with a replacement black soft top.
Given how good the S2000 is to drive and because of the large aftermarket support for them, it can be hard to find low-mileage examples that haven’t been modified. That’s not the case here. This example has been driven just ~15,000 miles (~24,100 km) and is complete stock, apart from the single-din Pioneer head unit that’s been installed. It features the original 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, now clad in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires at the front and Pilot Sport All Season 4 rubber at the rear.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage, and the roadster looks to have been well-maintained. There are a few scuffs and scratches on the bodywork but it looks to be free of dents and other damage. The cabin also appears to be in good condition, though it could definitely use a thorough detailing. However, the driver’s seat shows a bit more wear than you’d expect from a car that’s averaged fewer than 900 miles per year.
While Honda is attempting to relive its glory days by reviving the Prelude, we doubt if, in the increasingly electrified automotive landscape and the dominance of SUVs, as well as the sharp decline in true sports cars, it be able to replicate the greatness of the S2000. If you want to own this piece of Honda history, head over to the auction page on BaT before it’s too late.
