In the performance sector, Honda cut its teeth in front-wheel drive hot hatches such as the Civic and Integra Type R, but some of the most sought-after Hondas are rear-driven.
These rear-driven gems include the NSX, and the S2000, and apart from making a couple of appearances across the Fast & Furious franchise, the latter has avoided the same hype as other Japanese icons such as the Nissan Skyline or Toyota Supra.
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Despite this lack of hype, the S2000 is still regarded as one of the best driver-focused cars to ever come out of Japan, thanks to its incredible handling through corners, and engine that can rev to 9000rpm.
Just recently, a black S2000 CR sold for a whopping $155,000 on Bring A Trailer, with most of that value coming from the fact it only has covered 1500km since new.
On top of this factory fresh appearance, it is also a 'Club Racer' variant, which is a rarity among S2000s. The CR came with an OEM hardtop, a bigger spoiler and large front splitter for downforce, a quicker steering rack, a stiffer suspension, and stickier Bridgestone RE070 tires.
All of these modifications build on an already-competent platform thanks to the 2.2-litre VTEC engine which sends power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
As you'd expect Club Racers regularly command higher prices than standard S2000, but $155,000 is a new high. The last CR to sell on Bring A Trailer managed to fetch a top bid of $111,000.
A grand total of 46 bids were placed on this S2000 CR before the auction closed, making the closing minutes an extremely entertaining watch.
