Honda S600

The S600 is one of Honda's first sports cars, produced from 1964 to 1966. It is often seen as the modern S2000's grandfather. Under the hood is a 0.6L four-banger making 57 horsepower and propelling the vehicle to a top speed of 90 mph. This classic Honda coupe and roadster are the first Honda models to be sold in Europe, but were never originally sold in the US. However, the S600 can now be legally imported Stateside under the federal 25-year rule. Additional sheet metal on the coupe increases its overall weight by 33 pounds compared to the roadster. When new, the Honda S600 went for 509,000 yen, or approximately $4,245 at the time. Following the end of its production run, Honda replaced the S600 with an updated model known as the S800, in which the latter was built through 1970. Despite being under-powered for American tastes, the S600 is one of the most important cars in Honda's history. I find it to be one of the most appealing Honda models mainly due to its styling, fun factor, and exclusivity.