S600 (1964 to 1968)

The Honda S600 (produced globally between 1964 and 1966) is a high-revving masterpiece of miniature engineering that served as the brand's first mass-market foray into the automotive world. In the 2026 Australian market, the S600 has solidified its status as a "blue-chip" Japanese classic; market values for a comprehensively restored roadster in Australia typically range from $45,000 to $72,000 AUD, while rare, surviving coupes are increasingly fetching premiums of $85,000+ AUD at specialist auctions. Its desirability is permanent due to its unique "motorcycle-for-the-road" DNA—featuring a 606cc DOHC engine that screams to a 9,500 rpm redline and an eccentric chain-drive rear suspension—attracting an elite buyer pool of marque collectors, engineering purists, and Japanese history enthusiasts who value the fact that this was the last car personally signed off by Soichiro Honda. Locally, liquidity is highest for vehicles that have bypassed the common "engine swaps" of the 1970s and retain their original Keihin carburettors and wooden steering wheels, as 2026 buyers prioritise mechanical originality to preserve the car’s legacy as the spiritual grandfather of the S2000 and Type R.

The Honda S600 (produced globally between 1964 and 1966) is a high-revving masterpiece of miniature engineering that served as the brand's first mass-market foray into the automotive world. In the 2026 Australian market, the S600 has solidified its status as a "blue-chip" Japanese classic; market values for a comprehensively restored roadster in Australia typically range from $45,000 to $72,000 AUD, while rare, surviving coupes are increasingly fetching premiums of $85,000+ AUD at specialist auc… Read more