Tamiya 1:24 Honda S600

The Tamiya 1:24 Honda S600 is a plastic scale model kit of the classic Honda S600, one of Honda’s earliest production sports cars from the 1960s.

About the car

The real Honda S600 was a lightweight, high-revving sports car that helped establish Honda’s reputation in automotive engineering.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• 606cc DOHC inline-four engine

• very high-revving for its era

• available in coupe and roadster versions

• chain-driven rear-wheel drive system (early models)

• independent suspension all round

• known for excellent handling and refinement

It marked Honda’s early entry into the sports car market before the S800 and later performance models.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:24 Honda S600 is a classic automotive kit focusing on accurate proportions and clean detailing.

Typical features include:

• 1:24 scale plastic car kit

• detailed inline-four engine

• accurately shaped compact sports car body

• detailed chassis and suspension components

• interior with dashboard and seating detail

• chrome-plated parts for trim and wheels

• clear parts for windows and lights

• decal sheet for badging and instrumentation

The kit reflects Tamiya’s reputation for precise fit and realistic automotive detail.

Key features

✔ 1:24 scale classic Japanese sports car
✔ Honda S600 roadster/coupe styling
✔ Fully detailed small-displacement engine
✔ Accurate chassis and suspension
✔ Chrome and clear parts included
✔ High-quality Tamiya automotive tooling

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• classic Japanese car collections

• early Honda automotive history displays

• 1960s sports car dioramas

• roadster-themed model shelves

• automotive modelling enthusiasts

Skill level

Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers with basic automotive kit experience

• hobbyists interested in classic cars

• builders focused on clean paint and chrome finishing

Ideal for

• Honda enthusiasts

• classic JDM collectors

• 1:24 scale car modellers

• vintage sports car fans

• Tamiya automotive kit builders

Summary

The Tamiya 1:24 Honda S600 is a detailed model of Honda’s early lightweight sports car, capturing the charm and engineering innovation of one of Japan’s most important early performance vehicles.