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- Silverstone Auctions RAF Museum London Season Opener 2022
- 1968 Honda S800 Cabriolet
1968 Honda S800 Cabriolet
Lot Number: 315
1968 Honda S800 Cabriolet
A lovely example of Honda's third-generation 'S-Type' roadster.
- Sold for: £20,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 5th March, 2022 at 2.00pm GMT at RAF Museum London
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
CDF 545F -
ODOMETER READING
83494 Miles
SUMMARY
A lovely example of Honda's third-generation 'S-Type' roadster.
DESCRIPTION
- One of very few right-hand drive Cabriolets registered in the UK
- Remarkable numbers; 791cc, 70bhp, 9000rpm, 790kg and 100mph
- An incredibly rare and collectable car likely to cause a stir at any classic car show
- Accompanied by a history file including current V5 certificate and owners' manual
- A technological marvel from the days when engineers, rather than accountants, made the decisions
Considering that it was, and probably still is, the world's largest producer of motorcycles, it's not surprising that Honda's first sports cars featured technology borrowed from its Grand Prix-winning two-wheelers. Engines were all-aluminium, twin-overhead-camshaft, four-cylinder units with roller bearings used throughout, and the early 531cc S500 and 606cc S600 models employed a part-chain transmission. Introduced in 1963, the S500 was Honda's first production motor car of any kind. Despite the tiny engine, its performance was amazing, a top speed of around 80mph (129km/h) being achievable under favourable conditions. The engine red line was set at a scary (in 1963) unprecedented 9,500rpm. Launched in March 1964, the S600 was the first of the family to be available as a closed coupé (the S500 was produced as a roadster only) and the first to be manufactured in left-hand drive form for export. It was also the most successful, out-selling both its predecessor and the later S800. Introduced in 1965 at the Tokyo Motor Show, the last-of-the-line 791cc S800 retained the separate ladder-frame chassis and chain drive of its predecessors. After approximately 1,000 cars had been produced, the S800 adopted a more conventional final drive consisting of a prop shaft and coil-sprung live rear axle located by radius arms and a Panhard rod. Front disc brakes, replacing the original drums, were standardised soon after. Revving to 8,000rpm and with 70bhp on tap, the S800 was good for almost 100mph and more than capable of giving the larger capacity 'Spridgets' and Spitfires a run for their money.
Offered here is a super rare, right-hand drive Honda S800 Cabriolet first registered in the UK in 1968. Finished in classic colours with red paintwork, black interior and black hood. It's accompanied by a history file which includes the owner’s manual, invoices and a current V5C. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a lovely little ‘60s sports car that will surely be the talk of any classic car event. A technological marvel from the days when engineers, rather than accountants, made the decisions.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 315
- Make
- HONDA
- Model
- S800
- Registration Number
- CDF 545F
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1005028
- Engine Number
- 1007224
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
CONSIGNOR
Steven Keen
- Car Specialist
- 07500 040422
- steven@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Steven.
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