S800 (1966 to 1970)

The Honda S800, produced globally from 1966 to 1970, represents the peak of Honda’s high-revving "S-series" sports cars and was the brand's first model to achieve a 100 mph (160 km/h) top speed. In the 2026 Australian market, the S800 is a blue-chip Japanese classic with market values for well-restored roadsters typically ranging from $55,000 to $88,000 AUD, while the scarcer coupes can command up to $95,000 AUD at specialist auctions. Its desirability stems from its jewel-like 791cc DOHC engine that famously redlines at 8,500 rpm, attracting a sophisticated buyer pool of engineering purists, JDM historians, and investors who value its link to Honda's motorcycle racing heritage. Locally, liquidity is highest for the late-model S800M (1968–1970), as 2026 buyers prioritise its factory front disc brakes and safer dual-circuit braking system over the early "chain-drive" models which, while mechanically fascinating, present more complex maintenance challenges in the Australian climate.

The Honda S800, produced globally from 1966 to 1970, represents the peak of Honda’s high-revving "S-series" sports cars and was the brand's first model to achieve a 100 mph (160 km/h) top speed. In the 2026 Australian market, the S800 is a blue-chip Japanese classic with market values for well-restored roadsters typically ranging from $55,000 to $88,000 AUD, while the scarcer coupes can command up to $95,000 AUD at specialist auctions. Its desirability stems from its jewel-like 791cc DOHC engine… Read more