Doug's Take
The original Acura NSX is one of the best and most important sports cars ever to come out of Japan – and it's not surprising that values are on the rise. This particular example is an early model finished in gorgeous Formula Red, and it boasts the desirable 5-speed manual transmission. It also features a few neat modifications, like a set of 18-inch front and 19-inch wheels, an aftermarket hood, carbon-look interior trim, and a JVC head unit. Plus, this NSX benefits from some good reported servicing, including a recent timing belt service – AND it's offered with the excitement of no reserve, so someone is taking home this NSX at the end of the auction.
Highlights
THIS... is a 1991 Acura NSX, finished in Formula Red with a black interior.
- This NSX is equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual transmission.
- Factory equipment includes pop-up headlights, leather upholstery, power-adjustable seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control with steering wheel controls, power windows, mirrors, and locks, a trunk-mounted CD changer, and an automatic climate control system.
- Modifications reported by the seller include 18-inch front and 19-inch rear aftermarket wheels, an aftermarket hood and body kit, an aftermarket air intake, carbon fiber-look center console trim, and an aftermarket shift knob.
- 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
- Pop-up headlights
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cruise control with steering wheel controls
- Power windows, mirrors, and locks
- Automatic climate control
Modifications
- 18-inch front and 19-inch rear aftermarket wheels
- Aftermarket hood
- Aftermarket body kit (front lip, side skirts, rear spats)
- Color-matched roof and pillars
- Aftermarket air intake
- Aftermarket exhaust tips
- Carbon-look center console trim
- Aftermarket shift knob
- JVC head unit
- OmniFi digital media player (head unit only)
Known Flaws
- The attached Carfax history report indicates that this NSX was involved in an accident that resulted in damage to the front in April 1999.
- The attached Carfax report also indicates a potential odometer rollback in July 2008, when the vehicle's mileage was reported as 54,130 miles. Previous sequential mileage recordings indicated higher mileage in 1999 and 2000. As such, this NSX is being listed as True Mileage Unknown (TMU).
- Some scratches and chips around the exterior
- Cracks on the front lip (pictured in the gallery)
- Chips in the windshield (pictured in the gallery)
- Some curb rash on the wheels
- Tires bear 2017 date codes
- Faded finish on the brake calipers
- Creases and wear on the seats
- Wear on interior touch points
- Scratches on the center console storage compartment lid
- Cracks in the interior carbon-look trim
- Missing passenger's side door sill nameplate
Recent Service History
Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:
- September 2023 (55,671 miles): Maintenance inspection completed, fuel pressure regulator serviced
- August 2023 (55,602 miles): Maintenance inspection completed, timing belt replaced
- January 2022 (55,247 miles): Maintenance inspection completed, engine oil and filter changed, drive belts and A/C compressor replaced
- September 2020 (55,212 miles): Starter switch replaced
The attached Carfax history report shows that the A/C refrigerant was recharged, and the brake fluid was flushed/changed in April 2024 at 55,746 miles. The seller adds that the brake lamp bulbs and A/C expansion valve gaskets were replaced at this time.
Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery and in the attached Carfax report.
Other Items Included in Sale
Ownership History
The seller states that he acquired this NSX in August 2006 but did not title it until September 2008.
Seller Notes
Due to the modifications performed to this NSX, it may not pass emissions testing in some states. As always, it's the buyer's responsibility to perform all due diligence regarding registering this NSX in their respective state prior to placing a bid.