LOT 387
1992 Honda Beat Convertible Registration no. K216 DGM Chassis no. PP11022495
1992 Honda Beat Convertible Registration no. K216 DGM Chassis no. PP11022495
1992 Honda Beat Convertible
Registration no. K216 DGM
Chassis no. PP11022495
Registration no. K216 DGM
Chassis no. PP11022495
MoT expiry date: 09/03/2021
*Collectible 'cult' kei car
*Rare in the UK
*Well maintained
*Good history file
The last car to be approved by Soichiro Honda before he died in 1991, the Beat was one of a number of small sports cars conceived to take advantage of Japan's tax-efficient 'kei' class. Its design originated from Pininfarina, who then sold the rights to Honda. Around 33,600 Beats were produced in total, most leaving the factory in the first year of production. Although powered by a diminutive 656cc three-cylinder motor, the mid-engined Beat had an impressive 75bhp at its disposal and weighed just 1,700lb. On the road this translated into a 0-60mph time of around 9 seconds and a top speed of 90mph. Produced between 1991 and 1996, the Beat was never imported officially into the UK, the 100-or-so (possibly more) examples believed to be in this country having been brought in privately.
Finished in eye-catching red with grey/blue fabric interior, this example has belonged to the present owner since the summer of 2017. Well maintained, it is rated by the vendor as in generally very good condition and comes with an original owner's handbook; a V5C document; and plenty of history and paperwork. More fun for its size than just about any other car on the road.
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Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 79/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 19/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 4/5
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