1992 Honda NSX

The legendary Honda NSX (standing for New Sportscar Experimental) was developed by the Honda Motor Corporation between 1984 and its eventual launch in 1990, with major chassis and suspension input from three times F1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna.

The NSX featured a state of the art 3.0 litre V6 'VTEC' engine (variable valve timing) and an all-aluminium monocoque body, encompassing a revolutionary extruded aluminium alloy frame and suspension. This made the car extremely light and extremely strong. Other game changing features, included 4 channel ABS brakes, titanium con rods in the engine and later in the model's life - an electric power steering system. The car was the first real Japanese Supercar, proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. Production continued right up until 2009 with only subtle changes made throughout its life.

This particular NSX is an early production right-hand drive car supplied new to Japan, from where it has just returned. There is a Japanese MoT or 'Shaken' documentation that substantiates a mileage of only 9,575 kilometers or 5,949 miles. The Silver paintwork is in superb order and the shut lines are straight and true across the bodywork. The interior is the best we have ever seen and still even retains its plastic protection. The leather smells like new, and there are no signs of use on any switchgear, as one would expect for such a low mileage example. The engine bay is a sheer delight to behold and the underside of the car is in amazing condition and we urge you to scroll down the page to view pictures of it.

Being an early car in the original launch specification it has no power steering, which although slightly heavier when parking results in fabulously communicative steering just as Ayrton Senna had originally wanted, and these early specification cars are now highly sought after and very collectable. At the time of cataloguing, this example is in the process of having a major service at NSX specialists V-Tech Direct. This will include changing all belts and fitting a later specification water pump, a known fault on early cars. A full engineer's report will be available to prospective bidders from V-Tech Direct.

All NOVA paperwork and UK taxes have been paid and a UK V5C has been applied for prior to the auction. Supplied with a fresh MoT certificate, original tool kit in pristine condition and original operation manual, this NSX is without question the finest Silverstone Auctions have ever seen. We implore potential purchasers to come and appreciate this car in the flesh and welcome any pre-sale inspections.