THE ALLURE of the Honda S2000 is a peculiar one. To speak personally, it’s always been one of deep respect, if anything, falling somewhere short of outright fandom. As someone who grew up living and breathing all things ‘golden era JDM’, Honda’s technical masterpiece always hovered in my periphery.
Unlike many of its peers, it was never known for any notable period motorsport accolades, and it was never in the same conversation as GT-Rs, Supras or the other turbocharged powerhouses.
Strip away all the clout and hype so rife in today’s late-model Japanese car scene, and the Honda S2000 has always been known for one simple thing.
Being a bloody brilliant driver’s car.
Then why, when speaking to the owner of this meticulously curated example you see before you, did he admit to feeling somewhat underwhelmed by that initial test drive around the block? It’s a familiar story I’ve heard from multiple owners over the years.
Well, just like that famous tachometer-tearing engine, this car is all about the heights. And the deeper you dig under the surface, the
