This 1965 Honda S600 is one of 1,800 coupes produced and was owned by the seller’s father for around 30 years. It shows 29,543 miles which is believed correct and is claimed to be a numbers-matching car with its factory 606cc inline-four and 4-speed manual transmission in place. The car has been left completely stock to the seller’s knowledge, with the exception of one prior repaint in its factory red color over 30 years ago. It has been stored for some time and has not run in around 10 years. The seller has not attempted to start it as he would prefer to have a professional handle the mechanical work. This rare S600 coupe is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Cosmetically this S600 looks to be nearly complete, with the factory-color repaint showing well in pictures and consistent panel gaps throughout. Noted exterior flaws include old weather stripping in need of replacement, missing Honda script emblems on the flanks and rear of the vehicle, a gap in the driver-side rain gutter chrome trim, and a missing lock for the rear hatch. The Honda emblems are included with the sale and the missing gutter trim is likely just a cap.

Trim and brightwork appear to be in good overall condition and all glass is said to be clear and free of any cracks or major flaws. These S600s are a body-on-frame design and the seller notes that both are solid and free of major corrosion, though the undercarriage and wheel wells show minor surface rust. This S600 has been owned in California for many years and looks to have avoided any major rust issues, a common malady on these cars.

This S600 has been left completely stock to the seller’s knowledge, who notes that the car still retains its factory wheels wrapped in bias-ply whitewall tires, which look to have good tread remaining but may need replacement due to age.

Inside, the black bucket seats and original red nylon belts look to be in good condition, though they could use a cleaning and conditioning due to the car sitting. The seller notes that the original carpeting is in good shape including the rear cargo area as seen in the photo gallery below. The original headliner is reportedly taut and free of damage or discoloration and is also highlighted in the gallery.

The instrument panel and switchgear all look to be well-preserved with the factory wood-rimmed steering wheel in place and reportedly free of major wear or cracking. The dashboard is said to be crack-free as well, but is lifting a bit at the passenger grab handle. Other interior flaws include worn cloth trim on the driver’s side B-pillar, a broken latch for one of the venting rear-quarter windows, and a missing driver-side rubber footwell mat.

Instrumentation functionality has not been confirmed by the seller as the car has not been started in over 10 years. The odometer shows 29,543 miles which is believed correct based on 30 years of ownership by the seller’s father.

The seller has provided photos of the driver and passenger footwells, showing what appears to be nicely solid floors with what the seller describes as a small amount of superficial rust. On both sides, there are round holes which should have rubber plugs in place, but they are missing as seen above.

Under the hood, the original 606cc twin cam inline-four remains intact and appears to be complete in these photos. Known for its advanced technology and high-revving nature, these motors are revered by vintage Honda enthusiasts.

The car has not been driven in around 10 years and although the seller was tempted to try and fire the engine up, he has decided to let it remain dormant so someone familiar with the mechanical systems on these cars can bring it back to life properly. The crankshaft reportedly rotates easily by hand.

This car is said to retain its original engine (AS285E-1009974) as seen above, which the seller’s states matches the factory data plate in the engine bay.

Multiple undercarriage and floorpan photos are shown in the photo gallery below. The seller re-iterates that no major corrosion is present, though there is some minor surface rust in the wheel wells and on the undercarriage. The S600 put its power down through a unique chain-driven system, and the suspension utilized aluminum rear trailing arms.

This looks to be a largely complete project that is in seemingly solid condition throughout. With low-mileage, long-term California ownership, and reported matching-numbers, this S600 coupe could make a great driver.