Honda Beat

The Honda Beat is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster built to Japan's Kei car regulations. Produced from 1991 to 1996, its styling was penned by Pininfarina, and it was the last car personally approved by Soichiro Honda. The heart of the Beat is its 656cc 3-cylinder E07A engine, which uses the MTREC (Multi Throttle Responsive Engine Control) system with individual throttle bodies to produce 63 hp and rev to an 8,500 rpm redline.

Collectors prize the Beat for its unique layout and pure driving experience. It's an accessible and reliable way to own a mid-engine car, delivering go-kart handling and a thrilling soundtrack in a tiny package. As more cars become eligible for import into the US under the 25-year rule, demand has grown significantly.

The market for the Beat is solid, with an average sale price around $8,000. While project cars can be found for less, clean, low-mileage examples and those with desirable factory options like the Gathers audio system are now consistently selling for over $10,000.

Based on 66 recent sales, prices for the Honda Beat range from $4,344 to $15,000.