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Ayrton Senna NSX auction and Honda NSX legacy

Overview

In late July 2026, the original first‑generation Acura (Honda) NSX that belonged to three‑time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna was announced for auction. The vehicle is noted for its historic role in supercar development, as Senna provided technical feedback to refine the chassis and suspension, creating a benchmark that reportedly unsettled Ferrari engineers.

RM Sotheby’s confirmed that a red 1991 Honda NSX, gifted to Senna and previously registered in Portugal, is scheduled for auction in London on 31 October. The car is one of only three NSX units given to Senna and carries an estimated value of 2.45–3.92 million zł (500–800k GBP). This auction follows a recent instance where a 2003 NSX-R, which had undergone a factory-approved restoration costing over ¥12 million, failed to attract a winning bid at an Italian auction despite a high estimate.

Further highlighting the model's legacy, JAS Motorsport has unveiled a modern restomod of the first-generation NSX. Developed in collaboration with Honda and featuring design work by Pininfarina, the project utilizes a reconstructed carbon fiber body while retaining the original chassis and windshield. The upgraded vehicle features a 3.5-liter atmospheric V6 engine producing 425 hp and a six-speed manual transmission.

New details regarding the Senna auction specify the vehicle is chassis number JHMNA11500T000233, featuring a black roof and black leather interior. The car was used by Senna at his Quinta do Lago property and was notably driven by him to the 1991 Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril. His technical input during development reportedly led to a “50 percent increase in the car's structural stiffness.”

Entities

Ayrton Senna · Honda · RM Sotheby's · Honda NSX · Honda Motor Co.

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX to be auctioned in London

    A 1991 Honda NSX used by Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in London on October 31, with an estimated value of £500,000 to £800,000.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Honda NSX legacy highlighted by new restomod and Senna auction

    JAS Motorsport has released a carbon-fiber restomod of the Honda NSX, while Ayrton Senna’s personal 1991 NSX is set for auction in London.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Honda NSX auction sees multi‑million valuations and a high‑profile unsold model

    A red 1991 Honda NSX once owned by Ayrton Senna is set for a multi‑million‑zł auction, while a restored 2003 NSX‑R listed in Italy with a €95 k estimate went unsold.

  4. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Ayrton Senna's Acura NSX to be auctioned as iconic supercar draws historic attention

    Senna’s original Acura NSX, known for its engineering breakthroughs that even spooked Ferrari, is heading to auction, offering a prized piece of motorsport history.

Sources

autocar.co.nz · autogaleria.pl · automesseweb.jp · autopapo.com.br · autoplus.fr · autovisie.nl · canaltech.com.br · careta.my · formulapassion.it · motor-junkie.com · motorcyclesports.net · salaodocarro.com.br

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history