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Honda NSX (NA1)

1990–2005

Honda NSX

Based on 11 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£78,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+16.8%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 16.8% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

Price History

Jul 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£112,277

+44%

5-Year Forecast

£126,626

+62%

Market scores

65

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How spec moves the price
  • Built ≤ 1995

    £205,000,022,500 median (n=6) vs £350,000,047,751 (n=4)

    -41%

Computed from this model's verified auction sales. Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec lots vs the rest. Requires at least 3 sales on each side to be shown.

Marque analyst note

The Honda NSX NA1 in the UK market has appreciated 16.8% over the past year, reaching a median price of £78,000, reflecting sustained collector demand for Japan's first supercar. The appreciating-classic classification and high desirability score signal that the model remains in favour among enthusiasts and investors despite no active listings currently tracked.

Transaction volume in the past 12 months stands at 11 recorded sales from a sample pool of 19 vehicles, indicating moderate liquidity typical of specialised Japanese classics. This trading frequency is sufficient for motivated buyers and sellers to find counterparties, though the market lacks the depth of more mainstream collectibles.

With 18,734 units produced across the original NA1 generation, supply is constrained relative to demand, and condition, colour, and service history materially influence pricing outcomes. The model's engineering significance and cultural status as a contemporary Ferrari rival continue to underpin collector interest.

The market is projecting a base case of £112,277 by 2026—a 43.9% gain from current levels—supported by the car's established position in the modern-classic category and the broadening appreciation for 1990s Japanese automotive engineering. Over five years, base case pricing reaches £126,626, a 62.3% increase, reflecting confidence in long-term demand resilience.

Near-term price action favours holding existing examples, as supply constraints and demographic appetite for accessible supercar ownership are likely to sustain upward pressure. The absence of current listings suggests inventory tightness may support values further, though buyers should remain mindful of service costs and parts availability as ownership considerations.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£78,000
  • Annual appr. rate+16.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed115
  • SORN'd (off-road)161
  • Total in DVLA records276
  • % of production1.5%
  • All Honda NSXs277
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Jun (~35% below average). Avoid Apr, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£600
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,500
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through9%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£51,723
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked11

Recent sales

Showing latest 11
  • £95,501

    Collecting Cars · 27 Apr 2026

  • £48,750

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jan 2025

  • £45,500

    Collecting Cars · 2 Oct 2024

  • £35,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Oct 2024

  • £70,000

    Collecting Cars · 22 Sept 2024

  • £45,000

    Collecting Cars · 25 Aug 2024

  • £103,000

    Collecting Cars · 7 Aug 2024

  • £33,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Jun 2024

  • £41,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jan 2024

  • £51,700

    Collecting Cars · 7 Sept 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.