Highlights

Presented in Nürburgring Blue Metallic
Well-preserved example
Cruise control model
Former UK S2000 Owners Club car
Valid, advisory-free MOT until June 2026

The Appeal

Few modern classics capture the spirit of early-2000s Japanese performance like the 2002 S2000 from Honda. Created to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, it became renowned for its high-revving 2.0-litre F20C engine, producing around 240hp and delivering one of the most engaging analogue driving experiences of its era. By 2002, the model had evolved into a more usable yet still razor-sharp roadster, making this example particularly desirable.

First registered in September 2002 and showing just over 75,000 miles, this well-preserved example has had five keepers and was formerly part of the UK S2000 Owners Club, suggesting careful enthusiast ownership. Finished in Nürburgring Blue Metallic, this car pairs its 6-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential with the purity of rear-wheel drive. It is offered with a strong history file including extensive MOT records, invoices, a 2007 sales receipt, and the owner’s manual, plus an advisory-free MOT valid until June 2026. Refurbished 16-inch alloy wheels (2023), new front brake pads (2024), and a replacement catalytic converter (2018) add reassurance, while the black leather interior, air conditioning, cruise control, and Alpine stereo enhance everyday usability.

The vendor notes the car has been “dry stored,” with a hood described as “water-tight,” though it “would benefit from a new one.” The engine bay appears tidy, and we’re told “the underneath has been treated” and is “in great condition.” Some cosmetic imperfections are visible, including paint bubbling on the bonnet and rear arches and damage to the driver’s side rear bumper, while the cabin shows light age-related wear. Altogether, this S2000 presents as an honest and increasingly collectable example of a modern performance icon; one that will appeal to driving enthusiasts, marque devotees, and anyone seeking a pure, analogue roadster experience.

The History & Paperwork

First registered in September 2002
5 keepers from new
The photos indicate an odometer reading of 75,670 miles
V5C in the existing keeper's name
Owner’s manual is present
Extensive documentation of MOT certificates
Used car sale invoice from 2007
Invoices and paperwork for the work carried out
Former UK S2000 Owners Club car

Service History

05/2024 - Euro Car Parts - New Front Brake Pads - £42.10
04/2023 - Wicked Wheels - Refurbishment of All 4 Diamond Cut Wheels - £588.00
2023 - 74,370 miles - Chris Ryan LTD - Full Service - £216.95
02/2018 - Tarmac Sportz - New Catalytic Converter - £247.50
06/2018 - Advance Evolution - Suspension Treatment/De-rusting - £593.52
04/2018 - Advance Evolution - Rear Brake Pads - £100.00
06/2008 - 59,324 miles - Browns Honda - Bulbs, Relay Fault Found and New Relay Fitted, Vehicle Health Check - £240.77
09/2006 - 44,211 miles - Browns Honda - Multi-Point Inspection

The Condition

Finished in Nürburgring Blue Metallic
The vendor advises, “The vehicle is dry stored”
Areas of paint bubbling and surface rust are visible on the bonnet and both rear arches
Damage to the driver’s side rear bumper
Door shuts, and the sills prove to be in good condition
Glasses and windows appear smart and intact
16-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, which were refurbished in 2023
The hood is reported as “water-tight” with some repaired patches; however, the vendor advises the car “would benefit from a new one”
Black leather bucket seats and door cards appear smart throughout
Some signs of wear consistent with age and usage, including leather sag on the driver’s seat bolster
Floor mats all appear intact
The instrument cluster displays some hazing
Single Din Alpine stereo and CD player
Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
The engine bay appears to be tidy, and as expected
We’re told that “the underneath has been treated” and is described as “in great condition”

“Overall, the car is in good condition but would benefit from a few minor areas that need tidying up”, says the existing keeper

The Mechanics

1997cc F20C inline-four petrol engine
6-speed manual transmission
Torsen limited-slip differential
Approx 240hp
Rear-wheel drive
New front brake pads in 2024
New catalytic converter in 2018
We’re told by the seller, “The car is in good mechanical condition and runs and drives as it should”

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