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© 2026 - Octane Automotive BV
Honda is a brand that has built its identity on one central idea: high-revving engines that work like precision instruments. The NSX, developed with input from Ayrton Senna, was a Japanese challenger to Ferrari and Porsche with an aluminium chassis and a V6 VTEC. The S2000 with its F20C revving to 9000 rpm, the Integra Type R that still counts as one of the finest front-wheel-drive cars ever made, and the evolution of the Civic Type R from EK9 through FN2 and FK8 to the current FL5: each Type R is a story of its own. Owners of a sporting Honda know that philosophy. A Honda is not sold to just anyone; it is passed on to someone who feels the same way about the brand.
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The Honda NSX (1990-2005, in Japan until 2006), developed with input from Ayrton Senna, was a milestone: aluminium chassis, mid-engined V6 with VTEC, hand-built in Tochigi. Early NSXs (1990-1997) with the 3.0 V6 are considered by many to be the most 'pure', while later NSX-T with Targa roof and the 1997-2005 NA2 with 3.2 V6 and six-speed have their own collector class. The modern NSX (NC1, 2016-2022) with hybrid drivetrain is a different animal: more technology, more performance, but less mechanical purity.
On classic markets NSXs are often sold with too little context. The gap between an early NA1 in factory specification, an NSX-T from 1997 with Targa, and an NSX-R (Japan-only, 459 built between 1992 and 2005) can be many-fold. The auction format brings together collectors who understand these nuances. An NSX with proven low mileage, original colour, and complete Honda service history is a strong listing.
The Honda S2000 (1999-2009), with its naturally aspirated 2.0 or 2.2 four-cylinder revving to 9000 rpm, defined an era. Early AP1 (1999-2003) with 2.0 F20C and later AP2 (2004-2009) with 2.2 F22C each have their own collector market. An S2000 in original colour (especially Berlina Black, Grand Prix White, or New Formula Red) with proven low mileage and an unmodified interior is worth far more to collectors than a modified track-day example.
The Integra Type R (DC2, 1995-2000) has built a similar cult status. The B18C with 200 hp from 1.8 litres, stripped interior, helical LSD, and the JDM yellow (Sunlight Yellow) have turned the car into a legend. At Octane these cars receive editorial context that suits their position.
The Civic Type R lineage began in 1997 with the EK9, a stripped Civic with B16B engine and 185 hp. The EP3 (2001-2005) and FN2 (2007-2011) brought Type R to Europe, although with different specifications than JDM versions. The FK2 (2015), FK8 (2017-2022), and current FL5 (from 2022) perfected the turbo-VTEC formula, with the FK8 setting the FWD record on the Nordschleife.
For sellers, documentation is crucial. An EK9 or DC2 Integra Type R in original Sunlight Yellow with JDM import documentation is worth many times more to collectors than a comparable modified example. An FK8 or FL5 with low mileage and complete Honda service history has a growing modern classic market. The auction format brings together international buyers who understand these details.
For sporting Hondas the picture is similar to Toyotas: JDM imports from Japan generally have far less rust than European-market versions. When selling, buyers expect photos of the known spots: on NSX the aluminium floor pans (rarely rust, but corrosion and stress cracks), on S2000 the wing roots and chassis rails under the cabriolet roof, on Integra Type R the wings and wheel arches. An NSX with aluminium corrosion or badly repaired panels is a red flag for collectors, while a Honda in original condition with provably panel-free history can command a strong premium.
For sporting Hondas, JDM versus European specification is an important price factor. A JDM Integra Type R in original Championship White or Sunlight Yellow with factory ITBs and unmodified interior can command a significant premium over a European version. On NSX, the NSX-R (Japan-only, 459 built) is the most expensive; especially with factory documentation and low mileage. For S2000, the CR pack (Club Racer, US-only, 699 built in 2008) is the most sought-after specification.
For JDM import Hondas, the JEVIC report, original Japanese registration papers, and any Honda Heritage confirmation are essential. They confirm year, original mileage at export, and factory specification. For modern Type R models, Honda's own Vehicle History Database supplies original specification and all Honda service records. A Honda with complete factory documentation, low mileage, and unmodified interior sells considerably better than a comparable car without that context.
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