Doug's Take

The original Acura NSX is a legendary sports car that boasts a high-revving, mid-mounted V6, exotic styling, and fantastic handling. This particular NSX is equipped the highly desirable 5-speed manual transmission, and it's finished in eye-catching Formula Red. It also features a few nice upgrades like an R134a air conditioning retrofit, a Science of Sound exhaust muffler, and xenon headlight bulbs. Plus, this NSX is offered by the original owner – which is an amazing rarity in the NSX world.

Highlights

THIS... is a 1991 Acura NSX, finished in Formula Red with a black interior.

• The attached Carfax history report contains several gaps, though it shows no mileage discrepancies for the given time period.
• Factory equipment includes 15-inch wheels, pop-up headlights, leather upholstery, power-adjustable seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control with steering wheel controls, power-operated windows, mirrors, and locks, a Bose audio system, a trunk-mounted CD changer, and an automatic climate control system.
• Modifications reported by the seller include an R134a air conditioning retrofit, a Science of Sound exhaust muffler, and xenon headlight bulbs.
• 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. Production of the original NSX ended in 2005.
• Power for this NSX comes from a 3.0-liter V6, rated at 270 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. Mid-mounted, it spins the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

Equipment

• 15-inch wheels
• Pop-up headlights
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Cruise control with steering wheel controls
• Power-operated windows, mirrors, and locks
• Bose audio system
• Trunk-mounted CD changer
• Automatic climate control system

Modifications

• R134a air conditioning retrofit
• Science of Sound exhaust muffler
• Xenon headlight bulbs

Known Flaws

• The attached Carfax history report indicates that this NSX was involved in an accident in September 2017. The seller reports that a car hit the passenger side door and it was replaced.
• The seller states that this NSX was backed into in parking lot incidents in October 1991 and November 2001, and that the rear hatch hit the garage roof while backing up at some point in the past. Please contact the seller directly with any questions.
• Scratches on front splitter
• Some rock chips on hood and front bumper
• Scuff on front bumper
• Rear window antenna missing
• Condensation in taillight
• Finish failing on wheels
• Wear on driver's seat, steering wheel, shift knob, and center console lid
• Wear on interior touchpoints

Recent Service History

The attached Carfax history report shows that the following services have been performed:

• November 2020 (201,048 miles): Maintenance inspection completed, recommended maintenance and emissions or safety inspection performed, brake line(s) replaced/repaired, engine oil and filter changed, battery, exterior light bulb(s), and wiper(s) replaced
• December 2019 (199,156 miles): Maintenance inspection completed and washer nozzle(s) replaced
• November 2019 (199,123 miles): Maintenance inspection completed, recommended maintenance and emissions or safety inspection performed, four tires balanced, four tires mounted, engine oil and filter changed
• June 2019 (198,068 miles): Maintenance inspection completed, recommended maintenance performed, brake light bulb(s) replaced, engine oil and filter changed

The seller states the battery was replaced in October 2023.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 2 keys
• Owner's manual
• Service records
• Factory exhaust muffler

Ownership History

The seller purchased this NSX when new in 1991.

Seller Notes

• The seller states the vehicle was repainted in its factory color in June 2021. Please contact the seller directly with any questions.
• The attached Carfax report indicates a new owner in 1998 due to the current owner receiving a new title. Please contact the seller directly with any questions.