2005 Honda NSX Coupe

All three of Ayrton Senna's Formula One World Championships with McLaren were powered by Honda engines. It's no surprise then that he was their favourite son, and was gifted an NSX which still remains in the possession of the Senna family. He had been involved with the on-going development of the car and his recommendations had been implemented in the production process, most notably the stiffening of the aluminium monocoque, a production car first. The Honda NSX was an engineering masterpiece with the famous Honda VTEC engine technology and handling that surpassed all its supercar rivals. After all, his NSX did remain one of the most cherished possessions of the greatest race driver of our generation. The facelift cars are very rare with only 85 sold in the UK between 2002 and 2005. Offered here is one of the final twelve UK Honda NSX's delivered in November 2005. These were available in exterior and interior colour options never before available on UK cars and this is the only UK NSX in Pearl White with a Red Leather interior. This is therefore, a one-off car amongst only 24 UK NSX in total. It has covered only 48,000 miles and has had only one previous owner to our vendor. It was first registered on November 11th 2005, and was collected from BAR Formula 1 at Brackley where it was handed over by Jenson Button and Anthony Davidson. This stunning and immaculate car comes with a complete service history, all Honda, except for one by renowned NSX experts Plans Performance, with the last service by John Banks Honda at 48,117 miles (30/11/2016). The cambelt and water pump replacement were carried out by Grantham Honda at 39,284 miles (13/11/2013). The history file is complete with all books, spare keys and importantly, the last "Twelve' commemorative fob. It has a current MoT until November 2016 and is protected by a Clifford Alarm and Tracker. This is the second time Silverstone Auctions has had the pleasure to auction a 'final twelve' UK car and achieved a record price in 2013 for a Targa version, selling within the range of today's guide. The following for these truly exceptional cars has increased significantly over the last three years, and our example is of the highest calibre and unique, as the only UK car in Pearl White and Red Leather.