The late Formula 1 icon Ayrton Senna’s personal 1991Acura NSX is available for nearly $630,000.
On May 1, 1994, the world of motorsport lost one of its most talented and seemingly talismanic figures tragically early when the Brazilian three-timewas killed in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix. It was racing’s Kennedy moment. Anyone who was a fan ofThis Gorgeous 2012 Lexus LFA Could Fetch $1 Million at Auction
The scale and passion of his following was evidenced by the state funeral he was given in his home city of Sao Paolo, which was attended by up to two million mourners. And that passion isn’t fading, as numerous events around the world paid tribute to Senna on the 30th anniversary of his passing last week, and a scripted, six-part series telling the story of his career will debut later this year on Netflix.
And now it’s my turn to drive it. There’s something eerie, intimate, and affecting about sharing the same space as your hero: feet on the same pedals, hands on the same wheel, backside clamped into the same seat, and looking out at the same panoramic view over that low nose.
This car’s valuation is helped by the fact, not only was it owned by Senna, but that the NSX in general was a benchmark and turning point in the history of the, and values of standard examples are fast appreciating as savvy enthusiasts seek to add this modern classic to their collections.
Automotive journalist Ben Oliver about to take the driver’s seat of a car that once belonged to one of his heroes.This NSX remains absolutely exhilarating to drive, and its famous user-friendliness even allows you to momentarily forget the historical significance of what you’re piloting and just focus on the inherent qualities that drew Senna to the NSX in the first place. You might buy this car to remember the legendary racer by, but you’ll want to drive it for its own sake.
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