Some cars are meant to be driven hard, wrung out, and enjoyed the way their engineers intended. The Honda S2000 is absolutely one of those cars, built around high revs, sharp handling, and pure driver engagement.
That’s exactly why this one feels almost unreal. Instead of being driven, this particular S2000 has basically been preserved, like someone hit pause on it back in 2004.
We’re talking just 835 miles from new, which is nothing for a car that’s over 20 years old. It’s less “used sports car” and more “time capsule with a screaming VTEC engine.”
Now it’s listed on Bring a Trailer, and the numbers are already getting serious. Bidding has climbed to $70,000, and there’s still time left on the clock. For context, while S2000s are getting expensive, this price is well beyond what most S2000s typically sell for.
A True Time Capsule AP2
This is a 2004 Honda S2000, meaning it’s an AP2 model, and that brings with it the slightly larger 2.2-liter F22C1 engine, producing 240 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
Compared to the earlier AP1, the AP2 trades a bit of top-end madness for improved drivability. The redline drops slightly, but you get more usable power lower in the rev range and better overall stability.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. In other words, it’s everything enthusiasts want from a proper driver’s car.
Ultra-Low Mileage Changes Everything
There are plenty of S2000s for sale out there, but there are almost none like this. With just 835 miles on the odometer, this car has barely been broken in. Around 100 of those miles were added by the current owner, which means it spent most of its life sitting untouched.
That kind of mileage completely changes how the market views the car. It means that this particular example is now a collectible, not just a fun roadster, and collectors are willing to pay for that kind of rarity.
Rare Spec Makes It Even More Desirable
This S2000 doesn’t just stand out for its low mileage, as an added bonus, it’s also spec’d in a way that stands out. It’s finished in Suzuka Blue Metallic, paired with a matching blue leather interior.
That’s not something you see every day. Most S2000s came in more common combinations like black or red interiors, so this one immediately grabs attention.
The rest of the car is equally clean. Original paint, factory panels, and a clean history all add to its appeal. Even the wear items have been addressed, with new tires, a fresh battery, a fuel pump, and basic service completed ahead of the sale.
Still A Pure Driver’s Car
Despite its collector status, the fundamentals haven’t changed. The S2000 is still one of the most engaging sports cars ever built.
Double-wishbone suspension, near-perfect weight distribution, and that high-revving VTEC engine make it something special. It’s a car that rewards drivers who actually use it the way it was intended.
Still, it does come with an added dilemma. Do you drive a car like this and enjoy it, or do you preserve it and protect its value? While I know what I would do, that’s the question every potential buyer is going to have to answer.
Prices Keep Climbing For Clean Examples
The $70,000 bid might sound crazy at first, but clean, low-mileage analog cars are becoming increasingly valuable, and the S2000 sits right in that sweet spot. It’s modern enough to be usable, but old-school enough to feel raw and mechanical.
With Honda showing no real signs of bringing it back, supply is only going one way. Down. If this auction keeps climbing, and it probably will, it could reset expectations for what pristine S2000s are actually worth.
The Kind Of Car You May Never See Again
Finding a clean S2000 isn’t hard. Finding one like this, however, is almost impossible. Between the mileage, the condition, and the spec, this car checks every box for collectors. It’s the kind of example that rarely comes up, and when it does, it gets attention.
Whether it ends up selling for $70K or pushes closer to six figures, it’s becoming blatantly obvious that the days of cheap S2000s are long gone, and if you want the best of the best, you’re going to have to pay for it.