Scouring for the baby NSX and potential optional parts.
Disclaimer: Not all images in this guide are our own. If you are the rightful owner of any featured image and would like it removed, please reach out to us on Instagram at @charadesg or email to charademail@proton.me. Thank you for your understanding.
A united idea between the editors was looking for the little Honda Beat that are available for exports. For Efini, he has sampled its newer relative, the Honda S660, and the Beat’s competitor of its time; the Suzuki Cappuccino. I think he has dug himself deep into the kei-car game.
For the uninformed, the Honda Beat is regarded as as part of the unofficial “ABC” (AZ-1, Beat, Cappuccino) line of kei cars that spurred in the early 1990s. These were a trio of competing sports cars, all convertibles, coupes and manual. They remain amongst the few sports cars created for the kei-car class, and are both cute and ferocious (only audibly).
We looked for some examples of the Beat for export sale, and came across this silver example.
There are a few color options for the Honda Beat, included but not limited to:
*Disclaimer: colors replicated in 3D engine. Consult real photos for best accuracy, equipment displayed may not reflect true specification.
This 1991 model year example is a Blade Silver Metallic unit with honorable refrain from heavy modifications, the general telltale modification has only been the aftermarket or reupholstered seats, bearing a BRIDE fabric pattern.
We have yet to receive a Honda Beat catalog and an accessories brochure, but this vehicle stands out from the others.
We note the following in the interior:
- Honda Access MOMO Ghibli 3 steering wheel
- Gathers GXC-8200SF infotainment unit
- Potential Honda Access front speakers
- Type R aftermarket / Honda Access aluminium pedals
We note the following in the exterior:
- Aftermarket center-exit tailpipe
- Potential Honda Access foglights
- Original 10-spoke wheels
- Gathers multi-CD changer
Chassis number is PP1-1018744, with 68,400 kilometres mileage when listed. By photos, the condition for both interior and exterior is fine, but defects are noted, such as:
- Worn plastic at windscreen trim
- Mold on canvas top plastic window
- Surface corrosion on exhaust, rest of undercarriage has scratches and debris but no evident rust
From another car, we note that this example has omitted at least two potential optional extras, included but not limited to:
Image credit: BeForward.jp
Image credit: BeForward.jp
At time of writing, this example is listed at USD$4,310 – mid-range price for BeForward-listed Honda Beats. Also interested? Check it out here.
~SatriaRX
Gallery:
Read more: Fuel for Thought: Taobao wheels, what could go wrong?
