1991 Acura NSX

Description

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Brimming with groundbreaking technology pioneered in their Formula One efforts, Honda introduced the NSX at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show to substantial critical acclaim from the motoring press. The Pininfarina-styled body featured a sloping, canopy-like roofline positioned toward the front of the car, evoking the F-16 fighter jet and single-seater race cars which served as the inspiration for its exterior shape. Situated behind the driver was a transversely-mounted, 3.0-liter V6 outfitted with Honda’s new VTEC variable valve timing system, titanium connecting rods, and forged pistons resulting in a sky-high 8,000 rpm redline. The NSX also garnered praise for its extremely rigid all-aluminum semi-monocoque chassis, tuned to perfection with the input of none other than Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna. The stellar practicality, ergonomics, and build quality buyers had come to expect from Honda, the NSX had in spades, with Car and Driver calling it in their test “the most precise and attuned mid-engined machine we've ever driven.”

Highlights 

• Finished in classic Formula Red over an Ivory leather interior one of just 333 finished in this combination for 1991 

• Regular servicing between 2010 and 2018 at Landis Auto of San Luis Obispo, California 

• Under current ownership the following work has been performed: 

  • An engine out service was performed by GT Japanese Automotive in Edison, New Jersey for a new timing belt, water pump, thermostat, oil pan gasket, fresh engine oil and filter, transmission fluid, and ScienceofSpeed single-plate clutch replacement by master NSX mechanic Kun Chee in June of 2022 

  • Additionally in June 2022, GT Japanese Automotive replaced the differential fluid with a thicker JDM type, the coolant was flushed, the main relay was replaced, the fuel injectors were cleaned, and the valves were de-carbonized 

  • StopTech stainless steel brake lines with Castrol SRF high temp/high performance brake fluid 

  • Four brand new Continental ExtremeContactSport SL tires were installed 

  • Front and rear wheel spacers were added to give the car a sportier look 

  • BC Racing coilover upgrade with 19 click rebound adjust 

  • Black front spoiler lip Replacement 

  • ScienceofSpeed retractable front license plate holder was added.    

  • Refinishing of the Black B- pillar paint by John Salvio of Steinway Auto Body 

  • Rear wing repaint by John Salvio of Steinway Auto Body 

  • The side intakes have been painted black 

  • The car features a recent detail inside and out with a compound and wax 

• Driver and passenger seats were refreshed and repaired as needed to address minor wear 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Staggered 15 inch front, and 16 inch rear five-spoke forged wheels 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Integrated rear wing 

• Side air intakes 

• Chrome dual exhaust outlets  

• Automatic climate control 

• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel 

• “NSX” emblazoned door sills and center armrest 

• Cruise control 

• Power-adjustable seats 

• Power windows 

• Cassette stereo 

• BOSE sound system 

• Limited-slip differential 

• Four-channel ABS system 

• Four-wheel double wishbone suspension 

Known Imperfections 

• The driver seat shows minor wear. The consignor notes that the leather has been conditioned to keep it original 

• The floor carpet plastic backing has got stiff with age 

• The car phone is inoperable 

• The consignor notes that the warning light for a blown lightbulb is illuminated on the dashboard but all the light bulbs are working 

Included 

• Service records 

• Original shocks and springs 

• Tools including air compressor, jack, and lug nut wrench 

Ownership History

The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1991 Acura NSX in California as early as January 1993 with 21,168 miles. Based on the CARFAX it is believed the car had two California owners between 1991 and 2019. The consignor notes that the car was purchased in 2019 from a veterinarian in the San Luis Obispo California area, who used it as her daily driver until she retired a few years ago.  After that the car sat idle for many years in their airplane hangar with their Cessna airplane and Ducati motorcycle.  She had purchased the car from the original owner based in Corona, California. Under current ownership the car has been upgraded and stored in climate controlled environment.

Additional Notes

Please Note: Title in Transit

A Broad Arrow Auctions Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: William Cooper Phone: 469.463.4542 email: wcooper@hagerty.com