One to Buy: 8600km Berlina Black 1992 Honda NSX
As far as Ferrari and Porsche were concerned, Honda’s NSX could not have arrived at a worse time.
While the Italian-made 348 initially sold well, its on-limit handling left much to be desired, something the superbly balanced NSX exposed in stark detail. With regard to Porsche, an ageing model line-up, inefficient manufacturing techniques and an unfortunate image had led sales to plunge off a cliff.
Amid this borderline turmoil for its esteemed European rivals, the NSX swept in and re-wrote what could be expected from a mid-range supercar. Its state-of-art specification comprised the world’s first mass-produced aluminium spaceframe chassis with a bulletproof normally aspirated V6 that pumped out 270bhp. Thanks to the NSX’s industry-leading build quality and handsome looks, Honda became the first Japanese manufacturer to really have the big boys worried.
Currently on sale at the DK Engineering showroom in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, is a low mileage NSX finished in arguably the best configuration for one of these cars: Berlina Black with matching Black upholstery.
Delivered new to Japan in 1992, the car formed part of a large collection until its arrival to the UK in 2015 and has been used sparingly throughout its life. This explains the timewarp unrestored condition which looks to be just about as good as you get.
Today, this immaculate example of the original Japanese supercar has covered a little over 8600km and is being offered complete with original book pack and tool kit.
Reprinted below is DK Engineering’s description:
Supplied new in 1992 to Japan
Imported into the UK in 2015
Berlina Black over Black leather
Timing belt service in July 2023
Accompanied by its original tool kit and jack
Just 5,360 miles from new
To truly appreciate the impact of the first generation Honda NSX and why it made such a splash at launch, one must understand the context of Honda’s late 1980s production cars. Prelude and Integra apart, Honda was missing a car that truly demonstrated the prowess of the marque’s domination through engine supply in Formula 1.
A far cry from their hatchbacks of the time, when the NSX arrived on the scene it was endorsed by then three-time world champion Ayrton Senna. With Honda having sought to rival Ferrari’s 328, they created a car filled with technology whilst being more playful and nimble on the road. In a world before the extensive use of composites, the NSX ‘made do’ with extensive use of aluminium; from body panels to the jack in the toolkit.
Powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated V6, the second ever powerplant to be fitted with the now legendary VTEC system, the NSX further received an F16 fighter jet inspired cockpit.
This example was supplied new in 1992 in Japan where it would be used sparingly finding residence within a large collection. It would remain there until import into the UK in 2015. This NA1 NSX Coupe is optioned in Berlina Black over black leather, with the important manual gearbox and desirably without power steering. This example was further optioned with electric seats, electric windows, air conditioning and cruise control. It even retains its original Honda radio-cassette player!
Upon arrival in the UK, the car was treated to a major service including timing belts and had covered just 4,135 miles. In the years since, this example has since been serviced twice with marque specialists Cameron Sports Cars of Bath and used sparingly between.
Acquired by the present owner in May of 2023, this example was immediately treated to a major service including timing belts by Crown Honda. Since then the NSX has covered just 600 miles and today presents with just 5,360 miles from new. Residing within our secure storage facilities for the past year, this wonderful, low mileage example of Honda’s first generation NSX is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.
