1991 Acura NSX

Description

1991 Acura NSX Cold Start Video

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 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.’

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Highlights

• One of 1,940 Acura NSX delivered to the US in 1991

• One-owner vehicle boasting diligent maintenance from new 

• Pre-purchase inspection performed at Hoehn Acura, Carlsbad, California on 13 December 2022 on file and available for review

• New windshield fitted in December 2022 following the PPI

• Highlights of a major service in August 2021 included replacing the cover gaskets, cam seals, oil pan gasket, timing belt, drive belts, water pump, and a complete fluid change

• Rides on a new set of Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 tires mounted in July 2021 at an indicated 162,509 miles

• Roof and pillars were professionally resprayed in black courtesy of Chris Amato’s Body Werks, Oceanside, California on 6 November 2020

• Refinished in Formula Red circa 2008 by Chris Amato’s Body Werks

• Desirable five-speed manual transmission transmits power to the rear wheels

• Power comes from an all-aluminum, 3.0-liter V6 engine rated at 270 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque

• Well-maintained Japanese performance icon

• Indicating 163,434 miles from new at the time of listing

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 Flaws

• Vehicle was reported stolen on 27 December 2006 and recovered on 3 January 2007

• Typical scuffing and wear to the upholstery and interior touch points

• Shift boot loose

• Small crack in dashboard

• Swirl marks and chips in the finish near exterior door handles

• Ball joint ends leaking

• Bank two VTEC solenoid leaking

• AC condenser inoperable on passenger side

• Fuse cover missing

• Rattles from a misaligned trunk assembly

• Trunk struts require replacement

• Drivers side skirt loose

• Antenna does not retract completely 

• Battery requires replacement

Included

• Single key

• Jack

• Spare

• Original Bill of Sale

• Original NSX press kit from the 1990 Los Angeles Auto Show

Ownership History

The accompanying Carfax report shows that the NSX has remained in Southern California with its original owner from new, receiving regular maintenance at Hoehn Acura, Carlsbad, California for over three decades. The report also notes that the vehicle was stolen on 27 December 2006, and subsequently recovered a week later on 3 January 2007 at approximately 112,000 miles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Mathieu Guyot-Sionnest Phone: 323.527.6020 Email: mathieu.guyotsionnest@broadarrowgroup.com