1991 Acura NSX 5-speed in Berlina Black, bidding still early at $25,000

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: this is a first-year NSX with the five-speed manual, black over black, about 81,850 miles and a clean Washington title in the seller's name. The seller lists a clean CARFAX and receipts, including a timing belt, tensioner, water pump and seals around 78,000 miles in 2016, plus A/C, steering and tune-up work in 2020 and 2023. Known flaws are a dent on the trunk lid and creased, worn seat upholstery.

At $25,000 with six days left, the bid sits far below the $64,000 to $74,000 that similar-mileage 1991 5-speeds have brought in the last two years. Bids on cars like this usually climb hard in the final day, so treat this as a watch-list car rather than a bargain in hand. Reserve status is not shown on the page.

The value check

When we found it, the bid was $37,205. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $64,000–$74,000, so the middle of the market is about $69,000. That put this car 46% under.

Recent sales of driver-grade 1991 NSX 5-speeds with 80k to 97k miles ran $64,000 to $74,000 (BaT April 2025, a 90k-mile car in March 2025, and a modified, previously damaged 97k-mile car on Hagerty in July 2026). The asking figure is the current $25,000 bid plus Hagerty's roughly 7% buyer fee.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1991 NSX 5-speed, 81k mi, sold $64,000 (BaT, Apr 2025)
• 1991 NSX 5-speed, 97k mi, modified, sold $72,760 (Hagerty, Jul 2026)
• 1991 NSX manual, 90k mi, sold $74,000 (Mar 2025)

What to check

• Bids usually climb sharply near the end; this price will not hold. Hagerty adds a buyer fee of about 7% on top of the hammer.
• The timing belt was done in 2016, so it is due again by age (Honda calls for about 7 years or 90k miles); budget for a belt and water pump service.
• Early 1991-92 cars can have snap-ring failures in the transmission; ask about grinding or popping out of gear and any records of the fix.
• Check for delaminating or warping dash, cracking clear coat on the aluminum body panels, and any aluminum corrosion around the windshield frame and rear hatch.
• Ask for photos of the trunk dent and any body or paint work; aluminum panel repair is expensive.
• Aftermarket wheels and air filter are fitted; ask if the original wheels come with the car.

Making it drive like new

Keep it simple: a fresh timing belt service, modern tires on period-size wheels, upgraded brake pads and fluid, and a refresh of bushings and shocks with OEM-style or mild performance parts will make it drive like new without hurting value.

How it ended

The listing ended on Nov 11, 2026 with the car at $37,205. We don't know yet whether it sold.