Honda S800 1969
General description :
Two ingenious car designs saw in 1962 the day light: a Formula 1 car with transversely mounted V12 engine of 1.5 liters and a very small sports car with an overall length of 330 cm. The four-cylinder 354 cc. The engine was a straight race engine with four carburetors and two overhead camshafts. the power was 33 HP at 9.000 rpm! The independent suspension car was driven to the rear wheels by chains. The successor was fitted with a larger engine and was given the model designation along S500. Production got underway in 1963.
Improvements were not out and the S600 was the same year the successor. This model was both coupe and convertible are available. In the coupe tailgate functioned more or less as a third door. With the S600 Honda started exporting these monoclinic fast sports car.
During the Paris Salon, the S800 was introduced in 1965, also available again as a coupé and convertible. Soon, Honda dropped the chain drive and provided the S800 with shaft drive. The beloved S800 remained in production until May 1970 and is nowadays mainly at Japanese a popular collector’s item.
This car was delivered new in the Netherlands, and is therefore equipped with a beautiful old registration number. This Honda S800 was restored in 2015. During the restoration, the following activities are carried out:
- Full professional bare metal respray in its original color (Milano Red)
- All body trim re-chromed
- New body rubbers, front windshield
- New clutch, battery, exhaust
- Full rear axle rebuild
- Rebuild front and rear suspension and brake system
- Complete new interior trim
- Refurbished wheels, new tires with newly chrome plated hub caps
- Rebuild ignition, alternator, carburetors
Several invoices and a photo shoot are present by us.
For more information please contact Sjors Peters, by sales@lexclassics.nl or 0031-416-342474.
Lex Classics is for more than 16 years active in the international classic car business and we are specialist in trading English sport cars and exclusive classic cars. We have our own workshop with 4 specialist mechanics where we prepare and maintain classic cars. We sell all our classic cars with a detailed information file, with as much historical information as available.
Lex Classics is located in the south of the Netherlands, 1 hour from Amsterdam, 1,5 hours from Brussels and 1,5 hours from Dusseldorf. You are very welcome to visit us. If you need more information, detailed pictures or you would like to make an appointment, please contact Sjors Peters by mail sales@lexclassics.nl or by phone 0031-416-342474.
This Classic car is easy to register in every European country. We can also deliver classic cars with German Registration (H-Kenzeigen). Within Europe there are no import taxes. We can also help you with transport.
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1969 Honda S800 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Havenweg 22aNL-5145 NJ Waalwijk by Auto Dealer for €37500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Honda Model : S800 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1969 Sub type : Coupé Location : Havenweg 22aNL-5145 NJ Waalwijk
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About Honda
Today, we embark on a journey through the annals of automotive history, specifically the tale of Honda cars up to the end of the 1980s. It's a story of a company with an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence and an unassuming dedication to making motoring better.Our journey begins with the Honda N360, a petite kei car that captured the essence of post-war Japan. It was tiny, simple, and perfect for navigating crowded city streets. Honda's first foray into the car world was unassuming, but it showed their dedication to practical, efficient transportation.
Next, we meet the Honda Civic, a car that needs no introduction. It arrived on the scene in the early '70s and set the tone for the decades to come. The Civic was compact, reliable, and efficient, a car that quietly won the hearts of drivers around the world.
Moving on to the Honda Accord, a model that embraced the virtues of practicality and reliability. It was a family car that you could count on. It didn't make a fuss; it simply got the job done.
Now, let's talk about the Honda CVCC, a car that addressed the environmental concerns of the 1970s. It introduced the CVCC engine, a groundbreaking technology that reduced emissions and paved the way for cleaner, more fuel-efficient engines.
The '80s ushered in the Honda Prelude, a sporty coupe that embodied the spirit of the era. It was a car that dared to be a bit different, a bit more stylish. The Prelude was a glimpse into Honda's ability to blend practicality with a touch of sportiness.
And of course, there's the Honda CRX, a compact and agile hatchback that enthusiasts loved. It was a car that put the 'fun' in 'functional.' With its lightweight design and peppy engines, it was a hoot to drive.
Lastly, we arrive at the Honda NSX, a supercar that changed the game. It was Honda's way of saying, 'We can do extraordinary too.' The NSX was a marvel of engineering, a mid-engine masterpiece that challenged the likes of Ferrari.
So, there you have it, the story of Honda up to the end of the 1980s. It's a story of cars that didn't shout or boast but quietly went about their business, providing efficient, reliable, and well-engineered solutions for everyday life.
And as we contemplate these humble yet innovative vehicles, we're reminded that sometimes, it's the understated, well-crafted things that leave the most lasting impressions. Quite splendid, really.