1991 Acura NSX, Red, Ivory Interior, Manual 9.2k miles

[lennythellam]

Year: 1991

Exterior color/Interior Color: Red with ivory interior

Number of Owners: 1 (33 years)

Transmission: Manual 5-Speed

In Snap Ring Range? (if 5spd Manual): No

VIN: JH4NA1159MT001282

Mileage: 9,196 documented miles

Are you a dealer or private seller?: Private

Location (City, State): Fullerton, California

Title (clean or branded/salvage/rebuilt): Clean

Price: $90,000 USD

Contact: Len Assakul
WhatsApp:+6681-141-2025
[email protected]

Maintenance History: More recent inspection and maintenance in 2017 and 2024 and prior to that was regular maintenance.

• 2024 (Weir Canyon Acura): Suspension adjustment, fuel injection service, oil and filter change, window regulator replacement, battery replacement , wheel alignment, tire balancing, tank drain and refill.
• 2017 (Thomas Acura): New timing belt, water pump, thermostat, brake fluid flush, fuel injection service, oil and filter change, fuel filter replacement, glass shocks, trunk shock replacement

Details:

This NSX has been my father's pride and joy since he bought it as the original owner in 1991.

It's the car he's cherished more than any other, including the 25th Anniversary Lamborghini Countach he once owned. Due to his health, my father can no longer visit the States, so after much consideration, he has decided to sell this cherished vehicle.

He purchased the car for $85,000 in 1991 and meticulously maintained it, keeping it covered and stored in the garage. The car has no accidents and no real modifications. As evidenced by the original red painted bolts under the hood and with only very minor paint scratches (shown in photos).

The NSX has been part of our family for over three decades, and we're hoping to find someone who will appreciate it just as much as he has.

Modifications:

1) Wheels: The car comes with the original NSX wheels, as seen in the photos. Shortly after purchasing the NSX, my father preserved the original rims by switching to a set of AZEV Wheels (Front: 215/40 ZR17; Rear: 265/35 ZR18). The keys for the four locking lug nuts were misplaced, so you may need to contact AZEV for replacement keys or remove the locks by other means.

2) GPS System: My father installed a GPS system from back in the 1990s (before the days of Google Maps!). I have removed this system leaving two screw holes on the side of the center panel. This can be repaired with minor cosmetic fixes (refer to photos below).

3) Audio System: The audio system is currently not working, potentially due to an issue with the amplifier though this is not confirmed. Some owners opt for Bluetooth modifications as an alternative.

The rest of the car is in stock and near-new condition.

Photos:

For the whole gamut of photos, please refer to the following link: (Day 1, Day 2)

 

[Hugh]

Unless I missed something, this does not compute: In Snap Ring Range? (if 5spd Manual): N/A

 

[Casapao]

Unless I missed something, this does not compute: In Snap Ring Range? (if 5spd Manual): N/A

According to the FAQ, the snap ring failure is limited to transmission numbers J4A4-1003542 through J4A4-1005978. I would ask for the transmission number and picture of the vehicle. I would also ask if it repaired preemptively since the mileage is very low (it hasn't happened...yet).

 

[nis350]

car is also for sale here?

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[92senna]

Can you post a picture of the transmission number?

 

[BlueFalcon_FK8]

car is also for sale here?

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Good catch- appears to be an active listing as well.

 

[lennythellam]

Good catch- appears to be an active listing as well.

Good catch, and thanks for pointing that out. Just to clarify, a few months ago I spoke with someone who mentioned he would reach out to private buyers.

I wasn’t aware that he had listed the car on a website, and it seems he included the commission on top of the original asking price.

Since I haven’t heard from him recently, I decided to list the car myself on this website with the updated asking price of $90k.

 

[docjohn]

Who is in possession of the car? you at home or the dealer?

 

[lennythellam]

According to the FAQ, the snap ring failure is limited to transmission numbers J4A4-1003542 through J4A4-1005978. I would ask for the transmission number and picture of the vehicle. I would also ask if it repaired preemptively since the mileage is very low (it hasn't happened...yet).

Hi Casapao,

Thank you for pointing that out. I’m currently in Thailand but will be back in the States in a few days. I spoke with my father, and he believes the Snap Ring issue doesn’t apply to this car.

That said, I’ll personally check the transmission number once I return to California and update you. If it does fall within the affected range, it’s likely no preemptive repairs have been done.

 

[lennythellam]

Who is in possession of the car? you at home or the dealer?

My father currently has possession of the car at our home. There's no dealer or consignment agreement in place. A few months ago, I spoke with someone who said they would contact potential private buyers but haven’t received significant feedback or updates from him.

 

[lennythellam]

Can you post a picture of the transmission number?

Hi 92Senna - Will post the transmission number as soon as I'm back in California around September 20th. Thanks!

 

[lennythellam]

Can you post a picture of the transmission number?

The transmission number J4A4-1001877 appears to fall outside the o-ring snap range.

 

[lennythellam]

As an update to this post, I’ve removed the aftermarket GPS that my dad initially installed.

This has left two small screw holes on the side of the center panel, which I believe can be easily repaired with some minor cosmetic work (refer to photos below).

Let me know if you have further questions.
Len

 

[docjohn]

you sure dad was not a swordsman?

 

[nis350]

very nice car....

 

[BlueFalcon_FK8]

As an update to this post, I’ve removed the aftermarket GPS that my dad initially installed.

This has left two small screw holes on the side of the center panel, which I believe can be easily repaired with some minor cosmetic work (refer to photos below).

Let me know if you have further questions.
Len

How am I supposed to find my way home when I come pick it up?

 

[BlueFalcon_FK8]

I do have a legit question- anyone can chime in to assist if you please-

@lennythellam, I believe you mentioned in another post that your father can no longer visit the US. (There is actually a duplicate "for sale" thread for this vehicle.) Will he be present for transfer of title, or has this been transferred to a family member, etc? Who is legally in possession of the car at this time?

I'm a little fuzzy on how this might be handled in absence of the owner.

 

[lennythellam]

you sure dad was not a swordsman?

He’s definitely a fan of his toys and loves a bit of adventure, but nothing compares to his love for this car. He’s parted with plenty of nice cars during tough times, but he’s always held onto this car like a knight clinging to his sword—nothing else quite cuts it!

 

[lennythellam]

I do have a legit question- anyone can chime in to assist if you please-

@lennythellam, I believe you mentioned in another post that your father can no longer visit the US. (There is actually a duplicate "for sale" thread for this vehicle.) Will he be present for transfer of title, or has this been transferred to a family member, etc? Who is legally in possession of the car at this time?

I'm a little fuzzy on how this might be handled in absence of the owner.

Good question, thank you. I’m working through the details and plan to visit the DMV on Monday morning. My father is still the legal owner of the car.

He can endorse the title himself, but since he can’t travel, he’ll need to sign a Power of Attorney (POA) authorizing me to act on his behalf. This standard legal document grants me the authority to manage the sale.

To ensure legitimacy, the POA will need to be notarized by a reputable notary public or at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, both of which are widely accepted by U.S. authorities.

Once the POA is notarized and recognized by the DMV, I can submit it along with the signed title, bill of sale, and any other required documents to complete the sale and transfer of ownership.

I’ll keep you updated after I confirm the exact process with the DMV.

 

[lennythellam]

How am I supposed to find my way home when I come pick it up?

Don’t worry, I’ll include a modern GPS for your journey home. If you get lost, the car will guide you back to adventure—just follow the sweet purr of that V6 engine

 

[whs520]

I would have guessed that this low mileage, one owner car would be worth much more than the asking price of $90K, Len. Have you considered selling it on Bring a Trailer? My guess is that it would easily sell for > $100K!

Sawadee krub! (if you speak Thai)

 

[lennythellam]

I would have guessed that this low mileage, one owner car would be worth much more than the asking price of $90K, Len. Have you considered selling it on Bring a Trailer? My guess is that it would easily sell for > $100K!

Sawadee krub! (if you speak Thai)

Sawasdee krub whs520!

Thanks so much for your insights! If the target price isn't reached by then, I plan to list the NSX on Bring a Trailer to broaden my reach and aim for the price my father would like. I’d really appreciate any additional advice you might have.

Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Len

 

[whs520]

Hi, Len,

Please check out the previous listings on both BaT and a website called Classic.com - link below, I always found these two sites helpful in seeing the trends on the various NSX trims.

https://www.classic.com/m/acura/nsx/1st-gen/na1/coupe/

If you go on the Classic.com site, you can hover over or click on each of those green dots to see what they sold for and get more details about each car. Please see screenshot below. For instance, one similar to yours but with slightly lower mileage (8K miles) went well over $100K - please see screenshot below. Good luck with the sale!