If there is a driver in the entire history of Formula 1 who does not create a crack, it is Ayrton Senna. He was and is celebrated by different generations of fans. That is why it is no coincidence that a few days before the 30th anniversary of his death, the owner of one of his most famous cars puts it up for sale.
This is the red Honda NSX, with which he was photographed so many times. Furthermore, this model (but another unit) was immortalized after turning with Senna at the wheel on the Japanese Suzuka circuit, using pure "toe and heel", the technique of pressing the accelerator and brake pedals using only the right foot.
It is not just another car in the history of Honda and its relationship with Aryton Senna, since it was the first generation of this sports car, in which the Brazilian had an important role in the development.
The legendary Formula 1 driver put prototypes through their paces and gave feedback to engineers on how they could be improved. Honda sent him some cars as part of the partnership and now one of those units is for sale. In fact, he had two others in black.
This red 1991 Honda NSX was recently listed in the United Kingdom, with an asking price of £500,000, roughly $622,000. Depending on where you look at it, it is either an astronomical price or a very good opportunity if you take into account who owned the model.
Senna's history with this car is obviously a determining factor in what makes this NSX so special. Although the model continued to evolve over the years and its latest hybrid edition offers a very high level of technology and performance, the red coupe with Senna at its side has incalculable added value.
According to the seller's description, this car appeared in several photographs with the racing driver. The documentation that appears next to the publication's photo gallery indicates that the car was initially sent to southern Portugal, where Senna had his residence and where he had it for personal use.
It was there that the current owner, Robert McFagan, acquired it. "I bought the car in 2013 during a trip to the Algarve in Portugal and have had it ever since, where it sits proudly on my property in East Sussex," said the owner. current, of British origin.
Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX appears to be in good condition. Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX appears to be in good condition. "Senna's red NSX was given to him by Honda, with whom he had a business partnership, and he used it frequently and was photographed with the car during his stays in Portugal," McFagan added.
Regarding the current state of the sports car, the description details that it has traveled 62,900 kilometers. It is red with a black interior and, from what can be seen in the photos, it is in presumably good condition.
The original engine was a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6 with a central layout capable of delivering 283 HP. It was linked to a manual gearbox.
The description offers no other details about the car other than to say that it was owned by a three-time Formula 1 champion and that it is already scheduled to go on display at the Senna Exhibition in Silverstone at the end of August.
That's why the seller clarifies that "I would prefer that the car be delivered after the exhibition closes." That could be a good negotiating argument, although the price surely cannot be lowered too much.
