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  1. Sterling Sackey

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    #1 Sterling Sackey, Aug 5, 2016
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    A pristine, unmolested, ready-to-drive 1991 Acura NSX finished in the iconic Formula Red over Black. The first & only mid-engined Japanese supercar. The original '91+ NSX was the most raw & pure of the NSX run, with its rigid coupe chassis, unassisted steering, & 5-speed manual.

    32,850 miles. VIN: JH4NA1152MT001754. Location: Orange, CA.

    No accidents. All original paint (aside from one of the mirrors). 100% clean Carfax. Free & clear, clean title.

    This NSX does NOT fall into the snap ring transmission range (this car's transmission case number is J4A4 1002489).

    2-owners. The car was purchased new at Griffith Acura in Florida, and the original owner kept the car for around 20 years. Another car dealer who sold the original owner's family several cars over the years always had his eye on this NSX, and he tried to buy it numerous times for the purpose of resale. The original owner finally gave in around 2011, as he was in his 90's by this point! The second (and previous) owner bought it from that dealer in 2012, and used it in Illinois, then Virginia after moving there with his wife. The condition of the car and my discourse with the previous owner gives me confidence that this is one of the most well cared-for and preserved 1991 NSX's in the country.

    Flaws: Console bezel has two small splits just below radio due to A/C control module install. Not particularly noticeable unless pointed out. The front lip spoiler has some scuffs as is normal for a low car, could be replaced cheaply if so desired.


    Maintenance Information:

    ALL servicing during the car's life has been performed at Acura dealerships. Timing belt & water pump done in 2012 at 22,000 miles (not due again for at least 4+ years according to the service manual, although many NSX's go as long as 15 years without having this job completed!). Oil changed religiously every 6 months / 1k miles or so. Car runs & drives fantastic, I have added about 100 miles and each one was a pleasure.

    Needed items: The brake master cylinder where it meets the booster has developed a very slow fluid seepage over time, nothing major. If the new owner plans to drive the car a great deal, this could be replaced for around $700-$850 at the Acura dealer or your local NSX specialist. In the meantime, the brakes perform as normal and the system holds fluid well.


    Car comes with the following:

    NSX Driver Magazine: The Magazine of the NSX Club of America
    2013 Issue 3
    2014 Issue 1
    2014 Issue 2
    2014 Issue 3
    2015 Issue 1
    2015 Issue 2
    2015 Issue 4

    Official NSX 1990 Hardcover Sales Book

    Official 1990 Acura Owners Magazine
    Issue No. 1, Vol. 3
    New Acura NS-X Sports Car Previewed

    Honda R77-T Paint Pen
    Formula Red

    NSX Owner’s Manual Leather Case
    Includes:
    - 1991 Acura NSX Owner’s Manual
    - Signed & dated at delivery by first owner & first selling dealer.
    - The High Performance Tires on your High-Performance Sports Car
    - Official information & reasoning on the specific high performance tires Acura prescribed for the NSX.
    - 1991 Acura NSX Warranties Book
    - Summary of Acura’s limited warranty coverages.
    - 1991 Yokohama Tire Limited Warranty
    - 1991 Bridgestone Limited Warranty on Foldable Spare Tires
    - 1991 NSX Cruise Control Operation Card
    - Complete with original tassel to hang it off the cruise control stalk.

    Original American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Documentation on NSX #1754
    - Original Window Sticker
    - Original Certificate of Origin for a Vehicle

    Original Acura Dealer Documentation on NSX #1754
    - Original Pre-Delivery Inspection Form
    - Original “Offer to Purchase” Form
    - Shows a total purchase price of $71,650.19 after taxes and $3,400 markup.
    - Copy of Original Owner’s 1991 State of Florida Certificate of Title

    Miscellaneous Paperwork
    - Acura Dealer service records
    - Documenting 2012 timing belt change, miscellaneous oil change & filter services, and multiple full inspections showing perfect reports (only recommendation being a change of the brake master cylinder).
    - 2012 tire replacement documentation
    - Shows OEM-sized Yokohama AD08’s used.
    - Virginia State Inspection & Smog forms.
    - Passed multiple times with flying colors.
    - Previous owner’s NSX Club of America Membership Card & Bylaw Info

    Keys
    - All original keys included
    - One metal NSX key, two normal plastic keys, & one plastic valet key.

    Motor Trend Magazine, May 1991 Issue
    Best Handling Cars in the World
    - NSX voted #1 as the “Best Handling Car in the World”

    Road & Track Magazine, September 1989 Issue
    Birth of an Exotic: First Drive! Acura NS-X Mid-Engine Sensation

    Automobile Magazine, January 1991
    1991 All-Stars: Automobile of the Year
    - NSX voted the 1991 Automobile of the Year

    Road & Track Magazine, August 1990
    First Test! NSX: Acura’s Sensational Sports Car Takes Off…

    Automobile Magazine, August 1990
    Acura NSX: Mid-engined NS-Excellence

    Car Magazine, August 1989
    We Drive It! Honda’s Ferrari for the Masses


    Asking $69,500.
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  2. 3POINT8

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    interesting car!
     
  3. nismodrifter

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    oh boy, a true legend!
     
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  5. Sterling Sackey

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    Yes, legendary.

    Senna was intimately involved with the NSX's development, particularly in encouraging the Honda R&D team to stiffen the car's aluminum chassis to his satisfaction. Please note that only the original USDM NSX's had the resulting stiff "Senna-approved" chassis, as model year 1995 and up cars were almost all the much more "floppy" targa-roof configuration.

    I have experience driving both, and early coupes are absolutely the ones to have. Coupe chassis, no power steering, black roof... this is the NSX as it was originally intended to be.
     
  6. Sandy Eggo

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    Terrific example!

    I see the Catalyst badge indicates it complies with CA emissions and the car is located in Orange...but is the car currently registered in CA or would it need to be run through DMV, smog inspection, etc?
     
  7. Sterling Sackey

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    I have a dealer license, so the car is unregistered. I have the Virginia title in hand. Transferring to CA registration would be easy, just like any used car purchased from a dealer.

    There is documentation showing that it recently passed Viginia state inspection including smog, passing CA smog wouldn't be an issue. These are 50-state cars, they all have the same catalytic converters, etc.
     
  8. Sterling Sackey

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    Asking price reduced elsewhere (can't edit my OP here).

    Please PM with any inquiries, lots of room for negotiation. :)
     
  9. PureEuroM3

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    Beautiful cars. Nothing but appreciation on these machines.
     
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    Surprised not sold, great car. If I didn't just get a 599 I would be all over this
     
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    pretty neat you had Senna come over and wash your car...
     
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    Nice car, someone picked up a car that will be increasingly hard to find. I hope they enjoy it!
     
  13. Caeruleus11

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    That is really incredible. I wish I was looking for one of these. It looks to my eyes at least that someone will be getting something really special! GLWS! Beautiful, classic, iconic.
     
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    congrats.....nice car :)
     
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    +1
     
  16. Sterling Sackey

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    This car is now available again at fair market pricing via it's current owner, please contact me at [email protected] if seriously interested.
     

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