This 1967 Honda S800 Coupe has 29,979 miles and was sold new at Honda of Boston. This LHD example is powered by its factory 791cc inline-four backed by a 4-speed manual that sends power to a solid rear end, and has been in Massachusetts and New Hampshire from new according to the selling dealer. They acquired it from the fourth owner of 10 years, who owned a machine shop and manufactures parts for Penske Formula One. This S800 remains fundamentally stock with one known repaint in its factory color 11 years ago, some reupholstery work, and a modern electronic ignition system. In 2009, the car was taken to Honda-specialists Formula H in Middletown, New York, where nearly $9k was spent on a top-end engine rebuild, tuning, and more as detailed below. The car is now offered with recent service records, some spares, the original manuals, a stamped service book, and a clean Massachusetts title.

Honda did not have car dealerships in the US in 1967 and S800s were offered new by Honda motorcycle dealers at the time. According to the seller, this example was purchased by an employee of Honda of Boston who kept it until about 1980. The second owner was in Western Massachusetts, who drove it around and then parked it in his son’s garage for several years. It was then sold to a gentleman in Southern New Hampshire, who commissioned some mechanical work, re-chromed a few items, had a full repaint in the factory silver color done 11 years ago, and had the interior reupholstered. The previous owner had the car since 2006 and purchased it in non-running condition before performing some work himself and taking it to Formula H.

The seller states that the 11 year-old repaint is holding up nicely, as are the chrome bumpers and brightwork. Two small paint chips are present on the hood, along with a few paint bubbles on top of one of the fenders and on the rocker panels, with all flaws detailed up-close in the photo gallery below. No major rust or corrosion issues have been found on the body, and the car presents nicely in these photos with straight bodywork and good panel gaps.

The factory wheels remain fitted and are wrapped in tires with good tread remaining according to the seller. In January 2009, Formula H rebuilt the braking system and replaced upper and lower ball joints, tie rod boots, control arm seals, and rings as part of the 7-page $8,966.46 receipt further detailed below and shown in the photo gallery. The seller notes braking power as strong and consistent and that the suspension is taut.

Inside, this S800 was reupholstered during the third owner’s time with the car, which likely happened around the same time as the repaint. The seats appear to be in good condition throughout with only minor age-related wear present.

The seller notes that there is some notable wear present on the driver’s side carpet and floor mat, which the next owner could replace if desired. The door cards and dashboard look to be in solid, crack-free condition.

Aside from an inoperable temperature gauge, all instrumentation and lighting are said to be in working order including the factory radio and heater. The odometer currently shows 29,979 miles which is believed correct based on known history and the current title stating as such.

When the prior owner acquired this S800, it was not running due to a burnt valve. He eventually brought the car to Formula H in January 2009, where $8,966.46 was spent on the following, with the 7-page receipt displayed in the photo gallery below:

Top engine rebuild – valve replacement, adjustment and cover reseal with new gaskets

Engine tuning – plugs, cap, rotor, points, cam, timing, etc.

Fuel system cleaning

Carburetors overhauled

Rebuilt clutch slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder, replace throw-out bearing

Overhaul water pump

New coolant hoses

Fixed reverse gear lockout plunger

The prior owner is reportedly very mechanically-inclined with his own machine shop and a company that works with Penske Formula One. In 2011, he purchased a full carburetor kit as the car wasn’t running properly and dialed them in. This S800 is said to start easily, run smooth, and provide linear power throughout the wide rev range. The only noted aftermarket modification is a modern electronic ignition system. The 4-speed manual gearbox reportedly works well and is grind-free.

The seller has provided several undercarriage photos in the the gallery below. It is described as solid and straight with surface rust but no rot, apparent leaks, or major corrosion issues. This car is equipped with a solid rear end rather than the chain drive semi-independent suspension of the earlier models.

In addition to the major service at Formula H, several recent parts and service receipts are included with the sale as shown above. Further documentation and history includes a 1967 Honda of Boston pen, the original manuals, a stamped service book, a Provence Moulage model car, and the original marketing brochure. Interested parties are encouraged to look at photos of the manuals and model in the photo gallery below.

Spares included with the car consist of the original ignition parts and a host of miscellaneous pieces including seals, gaskets, and more as shown above.

This particular S800 recently won ‘Best Honda’ at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum Japanese Car & Motorcycle Day in Brookline, Massachusetts. This looks to be an honest S800 with low miles and a known history that is ready enjoyed by its next owner.