Honda NSX 1991
General description :
Model History
The origins of the NSX trace back to 1984, with the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept, which was a mid-engine 3-litre V6 rear-wheel drive sports car. Honda committed to the project, with the intention of meeting or exceeding the performance of the then V8 engine Ferrari range, while offering reliability and a lower price point. The concept thus evolved and had its name changed to NSX, which stood for New Sportscar eXperimental.
Gordon Murray, the designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, stated that he used the NSX as the inspiration for the F1 after test driving many high-performance cars and finding the NSX chassis performed the best. Murray stated that it was “monumental” to sportscar design.
The NSX benefited from advanced aerodynamics and interior styling inspired by an F-16 fighter jet cockpit, with input from the late Formula One World Champion, Ayrton Senna, during the final development stages. It became the world's first mass-produced car to feature an all-aluminium body. It was powered by an all-aluminium 3-litre V6 engine, which featured Honda's VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system developed in the 1980s, a 5-speed manual transmission.
Later production saw the introduction of power-assisted steering, an optional 4-speed automatic transmission, a targa-roofed variant, a larger 3.2 V6 engine, and deletion of the car’s iconic pop-up headlights. Early examples, such as the car featured here, are especially popular among purists because it was this specification of NSX (5-speed manual, non-PAS, etc.) that Ayrton Senna helped to develop.
Equipment
Formula Red / Black paintwork, Black leather upholstery, 5-speed manual transmission, 16-inch alloy wheels, OEM full length third brake light (original blacking plate included), Electrically-adjustable sports seats, Electric door mirrors, Electric windows, Leather steering wheel, Leather gear knob, Cruise control, Digital climate control air conditioning, Bose sound system, Honda cassette radio, Alpine CD changer, Numbered NSX door sill covers, Spare wheel, Complete tool kit, Original NSX overmats, Spare key and remote fob, Original NSX front-end bra, Alarm, Original document pack, Original dealer number plates, Original bill of sale.
Exterior
This simply stunning example still wears its original coat a factory paint and remains in truly remarkable condition. Only passing through the hands of three keepers, and the last two being collectors, the car has almost always been kept inside and only driven on dry days. Consistent with the low mileage there are a few light stone chips to the front end which have been carefully touched in. Looking carefully around the car all of the plastic and rubber trims are in perfect condition and none of the lights have any cracks, chips, or damage.
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Interior
Inside is sure to be a delight for any NSX enthusiast as it presents in almost as new condition. The upholstery on the seats and door cards has no marks, the leather has its original satin sheen and it’s still soft to the touch. The steering wheel is free from marks and still retains its textured finish to the leather, the only signs of use being some very slight wear to the top of the gear knob and the tiniest mark on the armrest. The sun visors are still protected in their original factory plastic wrap. The carpets are all immaculate and still protected with the original NSX mats which show no sign of wear. The car has been fastidiously maintained at Honda so as you would expect everything works as it should including the ice-cold air conditioning. The rear luggage compartment is also immaculate with no marks to the carpets, still housing the original tools, dealer plates, CD changer and a very rare original Honda bonnet bra which could be fitted to the front to prevent stone chips.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Amazingly this example has always been maintained within the Honda main dealer network with a staggering 35 Honda stamps across three maintenance booklets. The last service was done in November this year and was the full cambelt service including water pump and valve clearances. The engine compartment itself is a real feast for the eyes as it looks absolutely immaculate. Due to the dry weather use, there are no signs of corrosion on any of the ancillary parts.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Like the bodywork on the car the wheels are still in their factory finish and have never been refurbished. As mentioned, the current owner has wanted to maintain the originality of the car and so there are a few light curb marks to report on close inspection. All the tyres have just been replaced with brand new Continentals. Looking in the wheel arches you can see the aluminium suspension components which are also in their original finish and again all free from any corrosion or oxidisation.
History File
This surely unrepeatable UK-supplied example was first registered September 1991. It was originally sold through Boston Honda (Manchester) and has now driven just 38k miles in the hands of only 3 fastidious owners, the current since 2004. The car is accompanied by the most impressive maintenance record we have seen having only ever been serviced at Honda with an astonishing 35 main dealer stamps, as detailed below. The cambelt has been changed four times over the car’s life and was most recently done alongside the last full service in November 2021, the invoice for this work totaling in excess of £2,700.
The History File is complete with the original Honda document wallet with all manuals, three fully stamped service booklets, a raft of main dealer invoices, every MOT certificate dating back to 1995 and, better still, the original bill of sale from Boston Honda.
28/08/1991 – PDI – Boston Honda29/02/1992 at 1,495 miles – Boston Honda25/09/1992 at 2,851 miles – Boston Honda10/06/1993 at 4,986 miles – Boston Honda16/12/1993 at 6,024 miles – Ryland Honda03/06/1994 at 8,203 miles – Ryland Honda12/12/1994 at 10,007 miles – Ryland Honda02/07/1995 at 12,033 miles – Ryland Honda10/01/1996 at 13,103 miles – Ryland Honda11/07/1996 at 15,701 miles – Ryland Honda04/01/1997 at 16,601 miles – Ryland Honda08/08/1997 at 17,802 miles – Ryland Honda17/02/1998 at 18,402 miles – Ryland Honda12/12/1998 at 20,089 miles – Ryland Honda22/08/1999 at 20,721 miles – Ryland Honda12/02/2000 at 28,637 miles – Ryland Honda – Cambelt 26/01/2001 at 27,669 miles – Ryland Honda09/05/2001 at 28,519 miles – Ryland Honda21/06/2002 at 28,895 miles – Ryland Honda21/03/2003 at 31,433 miles – Ryland Honda13/03/2005 at 35,170 miles – Norton Way Honda20/03/2006 at 35,787 miles – Norton Way Honda22/08/2008 at 36,509 miles – Norton Way Honda16/06/2009 at 36,919 miles – Norton Way Honda10/06/2010 at 37,083 miles – Norton Way Honda08/06/2011 at 37,217 miles – Norton Way Honda – Cambelt 31/05/2012 at 37,399 miles – Norton Way Honda05/06/2013 at 37,531 miles – Norton Way Honda13/06/2014 at 37,610 miles – Norton Way Honda02/06/2015 at 37,699 miles – Norton Way Honda09/06/2016 at 37,770 miles – Norton Way Honda – Cambelt02/06/2017 at 37,837 miles – John Banks Honda13/06/2018 at 37,926 miles – John Banks Honda08/07/2019 at 37,957 miles – John Banks Honda05/09/2020 at 37,990 miles – John Banks Honda30/11/2021 at 38,055 miles – Norton Way Honda – Cambelt
http://www.4starclassics.com/for-sale/honda-nsx-for-sale/
1991 Honda NSX is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £89995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Honda Model : NSX Engine size : 3.0 Model Year : 1991 Sub type : Pick up Location : Hampshire
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