Two friends prove a Honda S2000 and Porsche 911 can make any California road trip fun
Published on Jul 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Jul 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A Honda S2000 and a Porsche 911 aren’t the first cars we’d think of for a road trip, mostly because they’ve barely enough space for a sleeping bag, and were never built with camping in mind.
But that didn’t stop two friends from packing tents into their sports cars and heading off on a 1,000-mile journey through California.
They camped out and carved canyons, all in two-seaters with zero practicality and maximum fun.
Because as they put it: cars aren’t meant to be kept in a garage. They’re meant to be driven.
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A California road trip in a Honda S2000 and a Porsche 911
The trip began on the Northern California coast, where two friends from the YouTube channel mellow_conner set off in their chosen vehicular sidekicks.
Instead of booking hotels, they pitched tents beside their cars and fell asleep to the sound of crashing waves.
From there, they made their way through the Avenue of the Giants – a 31-mile stretch of road winding through towering redwoods – before heading inland toward canyon roads and higher elevations.
The route was rugged, remote, and full of twists and turns – not exactly ideal for a Porsche 911 or a Honda S2000.
But that was the beauty of it.
There wasn’t much space, no real storage, and hardly any comfort features.
What they had instead was everything that actually matters: a good drive, great roads, and even better company.
Viewers agree: this was one special road trip
Currently, the video has almost 2,000 views, and it’s clear by the response that it has reached the right audience.
Seeing these cars on the open road – not kept pristine in a garage or detailed for a meet, but packed up, driven, slept next to, and lived in – hit home for a lot of people.
“So good to see these cars being enjoyed by real people,” one viewer wrote.
“This is the dream, dude,” another simply said.
In the comments, it was clear this wasn’t just entertaining – it was resonating.
It tapped into something familiar for every enthusiast who’s ever stared out at the road and wished they had more time to chase it.
And in the end, it wasn’t the scenery that left the biggest impression – it was watching a Honda S2000 and a Porsche 911 turn a simple California road trip into something unforgettable.
A reminder, if ever you needed one: take the drive, make the time, and spend it with the people you love.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
