No, the clutch doesn't slip.
Keep in mind, it doesn't turn over at all. Turn the key, and nothing. No dimming of the lights, no click, no attempt to spin from the starter. Press the clutch a few times, jiggle the gear selector and magically when it feels like it fires up.
First thing in the morning, during the day, right after I just ran into the store. No pattern.
Really puzzling. Not knowing these cars all so well, it reminds me on a Honda of the EFI Main relay when it's going out. One thing I will look for next time I start, or it acts up is if the fuel pump primes. I assume that does that in position II of the ignition?
Thanks for the help too BTW.