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Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX Sets Auction Record
Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold for $1.17 million at RM Sotheby's London auction, breaking the NSX record.
In brief
Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold for $1.17 million at RM Sotheby's London auction, breaking the NSX record. Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold for $1.17 million at RM Sotheby's London auction, setting a new NSX auction record. Originally reported by Motor1.
Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX
Ayrton Senna's personal Honda NSX became the most expensive example of the model ever sold.
Sale Details
The 1991 coupe sold for £871,250 (about $1,169,000) at RM Sotheby's London sale on October 31, 2026.
Historical Significance
Senna used the car during his time in Portugal, giving it unique provenance.
Auction Estimate
Pre-sale estimates ranged from $682,000 to $1.1 million, but the final price exceeded the upper end by $70,000.
Previous Record
The sale narrowly beat the previous NSX record held by a Type R model that sold for roughly €1.04 million ($1,164,000).
Provenance
The car was registered in Lisbon in 1995 and has a documented history linked to Senna's Portuguese Grand Prix.
The essence
Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold for $1.17 million at RM Sotheby's London auction, setting a new NSX auction record.
