Beschreibung
For live auction by Webb's auction house.
2pm NZT, Sunday 3 December.
2001 Honda NSX
Engine: C30A48020001
Chassis: JHMNA12801T200001
The Honda NSX had its roots as a concept in the 1980s, as Honda aimed to challenge European automotive giants. Their goal was to create a vehicle that could match the performance of V8-engine Ferraris of the era, all while surpassing them in affordability and reliability. Originally known as the ?New Sportscar Experimental,? the NSX embodied the revolutionary design ambitions of the project.
The first generation of NSX emerged precisely as Japanese manufacturers were challenging European brands in terms of luxury and performance, and they did so economically and effectively. The Honda NSX, alongside the Lexus LS400, shocked the industry with its ingenious design and exceptional construction.
The designer of the McLaren F1 has credited the NSX as his inspiration, even going so far as to call it ?monumental? for all sports car designers. From its inception, the NSX had a strong performance pedigree, drawing design inspiration from the high-visibility cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet and receiving significant input from Formula One legend Ayrton Senna during its development. Senna?s involvement led to the stiffening of the now-revered NSX chassis, with rigorous development that included Japanese F1 driver Nakajima providing feedback during Nürburgring laps to achieve the utmost rigidity.
This particular example ? a later variant of the first-generation NSX ? is equipped with a 3. 0 litre double overhead camshaft 24-valve V6 engine. It features a 4-channel anti-lock brake system, electric power steering, and a VTEC variable valve timing system, first introduced in 1995. This marked the first use of electronic throttle control in a Honda production car.
Dressed in the iconic Honda Red, this 2001 model represents the last pre-facelift NSX, retaining its distinctive ?90s appearance ? aggressive, sporty, and robust. It?s in excellent condition and comes with a stamped service book.
Originally sold new in Perth, Western Australia on September 2004, by a local Honda dealer, this NSX had a retail price of AUD$300, 000+. While initial interest from buyers was modest, a local businessperson eventually acquired it. The current owner, who served as a Honda WA state executive, spotted the car at a dealership and became only the second owner, maintaining ownership for 14 years and relocating it to New Zealand.
This NSX is a testament to the Japanese marque?s finest craftsmanship. It features a targa top, tan interior, automatic transmission with paddles, a complete handbook with a pouch in the glovebox, unblemished rims, an NSX-branded CD player in the boot, three keys, an unused ashtray, a complete tool kit with jack, electric doors and windows, NSX-branded mats, touch-up paint, a space-saver spare, all original decals, a spotless engine, and a driver?s door plate designating it as production #1200001. Moreover, it comes with an extensive record of receipts from the past 14 years. Unlike other supercars, servicing can be carried out by your local Honda dealer, eliminating the need for specialist care. Now with a mere 52, 000 kilometres on the odometer.
For those in search of a supercar, the Honda NSX stands in a class of its own, offering reliability, durability, and significantly more affordable maintenance than its European counterparts, all while remaining an eminently usable daily driver with strong investment potential.
The vehicle will be sold registered and with a current WOF.
Estimate: $160, 000-$190, 000 NZD
