Doug's Take

The original Acura NSX has become a seriously desirable classic, as the enthusiasts who had a picture of it on their wall as a kid now want to put the real thing in their garage. This NSX ticks a lot of the right boxes: it boasts low mileage, it touts a clean, accident-free Carfax report for added bidder confidence, AND it's unmodified. The recent timing belt replacement is a nice bonus that should give bidders peace of mind – and I love the removable roof panel, as it turns this NSX-T into a quasi convertible. Formula Red works well on these, too. I'm proud to offer this NSX-T on Cars & Bids, and I'm already jealous of the next owner.

Highlights

THIS... is a 1997 Acura NSX-T, finished in Formula Red with an Onyx interior.

• This NSX-T's odometer displays about 38,600 miles.
• The attached Carfax history report starts in 2008 and lists no accidents or mileage inconsistencies during the given time period.
• Factory equipment includes 16-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, pop-up headlights, a removable roof panel, power-adjustable seats, air conditioning, a cassette player, a Bose sound system, and cruise control. The seller reports no modifications.
• Sold as a Honda in global markets, the first-generation Acura NSX made its debut for 1991 as a user-friendly supercar with Ferrari-like performance and Japanese reliability. Aluminum construction kept weight in check, and the NSX stood out as the first production car equipped with titanium connecting rods. The original NSX went through several updates until production ended in 2005.
• Power comes from a 3.0-liter V6, rated at 252 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. It spins the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Equipment

• 16-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels
• Pop-up headlights
• Rear spoiler
• Removable roof panel
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable seats
• Power-adjustable door mirrors
• Air conditioning
• Cassette player
• CD changer
• Bose sound system
• Cruise control
• SportShift technology

Known Flaws

• Some exterior scratches and chips
• Some pitting on the wheels
• Wear on the driver's seat's outer bolsters
• The seller reports "crackling in the speakers when the radio is initially turned on at a low volume."
• An inspection performed in March 2021 notes that "there has been body work performed on the rear of the car."

Recent Service History

Service records shown in the gallery and entries in the attached Carfax history report detail some of the repairs and maintenance performed on this NSX-T. Recent work includes:

• March 2023 (38,249 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, inspection performed
• July 2022: Paint protection applied
• February 2022 (35,678 miles): Engine oil and filter changed
• October 2021: Driver-side rear wheel arch liner clips replaced
• August 2021 (34,115 miles): Tires and immobilizer control unit replaced, key made
• March 2021 (32,201 miles): Timing belt, timing belt tensioner, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter replaced, brake fluid changed, relay adapter made and installed
• March 2021 (32,152 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, battery replaced

Other Items Included in Sale

• 3 keys and 1 immobilizer key
• Owner's manual
• Service records
• Tool kit
• Pair of new trunk struts
• Coverking car cover

Ownership History

The seller states that he purchased this NSX-T in December 2020. He adds that this car was owned by Acura until 2008.