This Honda S600 Coupe is a rare and characterful lightweight classic Japanese sports car, which benefits from previous restorative maintenance. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 606cc water-cooled DOHC inline-four, fed by four Keihin carburettors, delivering around 43kW to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. This original Australian-market example has been with the seller and fourth owner for three years. This S600 is one of only 1,519 coupe models built in 1965. The odometer indicates 47,112 miles, though this is not warranted. Following a period of massive success in motorcycle racing, in 1964 Honda unveiled the diminutive S600 sports car, which tipped the scales at just 730kg in coupe form. Inspired by British GT car design, the S600 used a particularly advanced dual-overhead camshaft engine layout with four carburettors, creating a 9,500rpm redline. This example is finished in the vibrant hue of Honda Scarlet, over retrimmed black leather upholstery, featuring brushed metal dashboard trim inlays. It rides on a set of 13-inch steel wheels fitted with Maxtrek Maximus M1 tyres. Equipment includes a wood-rimmed steering wheel, Denso gauges, a locking glove compartment, and push-out rear quarter light windows. The car comes with the original sales receipt and service booklet, two keys, and folder containing a period workshop manual. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: paint imperfections on the left-hand rear quarter panel and roof, minor scratches, a rust bubble on one of the rear quarter panels, the rubber weather moulds have deteriorated slightly around the passenger door, and the temp gauge is cutting in and out, only came to my attention on while leaving the car idling for the duration of the photo shoot. It gets up to temp and displayed correctly but will lose voltage and go to cold every now and then while running. The seller notes oil weeping from around the back of the sump. The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted on 30 January 2023, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. This S600’s most recent maintenance was carried out in August 2023 at an indicated 46,832 miles by TSav Mechanical, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change, the brakes inspected, and the accelerator cable being replaced. A pink slip inspection was in January 2023, which included new tyres being fitted, and an indicator relay being replaced. Another engine oil and filter change was performed in June 2022, alongside the fuel tank being cleaned, and the carburettors being cleaned, tuned, and synced. Previous restorative maintenance includes the engine block being replaced, and the seats, headlining, dashboard and carpets being retrimmed. Other notable maintenance includes a ceramic coating and buff, and repairs carried out on the exhaust. This Honda S600 Coupe is a rare and endearing lightweight classic Japanese sports car, which benefits from previous restorative maintenance. One of just 1,519 coupe examples built in 1965, with a vibrant colour scheme, compact and characterful styling, and boasting an advanced, high-revving DOHC engine, it would make a notable addition to any assembly of Japanese classics, and a charming companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic car show visits alike. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. 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