One of very few right-hand drive Cabriolets registered in the UK Remarkable numbers; 791cc, 70bhp, 9000rpm, 790kg and 100mph An incredibly rare and collectable car likely to cause a stir at any classic car show Accompanied by a history file including current V5 certificate and owners' manual A technological marvel from the days when engineers, rather than accountants, made the decisions Considering that it was, and probably still is, the world's largest producer of motorcycles, it's not surprising that Honda's first sports cars featured technology borrowed from its Grand Prix-winning two-wheelers.

Engines were all-aluminium, twin-overhead-camshaft, four-cylinder units with roller bearings used throughout, and the early 531cc S500 and 606cc S600 models employed a part-chain transmission.

Introduced in 1963, the S500 was Honda's first production motor car of any kind.

Despite the tiny engine, its performance was amazing, a top speed of around 80mph (129km/h) being achievable under fa...