# 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.
- Title: Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX Sets Auction Record · Motor1
- Summary: Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold for $1.17 million at RM Sotheby's London auction, breaking the NSX record.
- Keywords: ayrton senna, honda nsx, rm sotheby's, auction, london, formula 1, 1991, Motor1
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/814380/ayrton-senna-honda-nsx-sells
- Author: Brian Potter
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:01:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ayrton senna, honda nsx, rm sotheby's, auction, london, formula 1, 1991, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold for $1.17 million at RM Sotheby's London auction, setting a new NSX auction record.