Ayrton Senna's Historic Honda NSX to be Auctioned by RM Sotheby’s

RM Sotheby’s will soon auction a Honda NSX once owned by the legendary Ayrton Senna. The car, estimated to be worth at least $580,000, represents a significant piece of automotive history.

Senna’s Influence on the NSX’s Development

Ayrton Senna’s relationship with Honda is deeply intertwined with the brand’s success. Before joining McLaren, Senna raced for Lotus, where Honda provided the V6 turbocharged engine. Later, as a consultant for McLaren, Senna played a crucial role in the development of the NSX, a New Sportscar Experimental designed to compete with Porsche and Ferrari. His recommendations led to a 50% increase in structural rigidity and improvements to the suspension for enhanced performance.

The 1991 Example

The specific NSX being Auctioned is a well-maintained 1991 model, chassis number T000233, finished in ‘Formula Red’ with a contrasting black roof and black leather interior. It was originally registered in Portugal in 1991 and has accumulated only approximately 63,000 kilometers. The car appeared in the documentary ‘Ayrton Senna: Racing Is In My Blood’ and has since passed through several owners, including a sighting at the Imola circuit in 2019 to commemorate Senna’s death.

Auction Details

The auction will take place on October 31st, with an estimated high bid of £800,000 (approximately $935,000). Potential buyers have until October to prepare their bids for this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of motorsport history.