This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words.

This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words.

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      This NA2 Acura NSX equipped with a Comptech supercharger kit and approximately 9,100 miles on the odometer was priced at $89,745, including shipping, when it was new in 2002. Adjusted for inflation, that amounts to around $157,500 today. Even doubling that figure wouldn't get you close to the price this Silverstone Metallic NSX just fetched on Bring a Trailer. Once the auction reached $260,000, two bidders competed fiercely for nearly two days, ultimately leading to a staggering final sale price of $370,000.

      This is the highest price ever achieved for an NSX on the site, easily surpassing another silver model that sold for $315,000 last December and had just 2,000 miles. That sale was notable for being the first NSX to exceed the $300K mark on BaT; generally, cars with very low mileage, whether NA1 or NA2 models, have lingered around the $170K range over the past five years.

      What’s intriguing about this case is that one wouldn’t typically expect a “modified” vehicle to attract record-breaking bids. The distinction here is that this NSX's supercharger was installed by the original dealer, Pikes Peak Acura in Colorado, which additionally added a custom exhaust system and rear strut tower brace before the first owner took possession. That level of official modification may have enhanced the desirability of this particular NSX rather than detracted from it.

      The Silverstone Metallic with gray leather is also considered a rare configuration for 2002. Personally, I prefer New Indy Yellow/New Formula Red, but such rarity does hold significance for some enthusiasts.

      Post-sale comments reflect a blend of disbelief at the final price and happiness from current NSX owners. Don’t even think about asking why someone would spend so much on a car in this scenario unless you want to hear the “the car’s worth whatever the market will pay” argument. I appreciate the NSX as much as anyone who grew up in the early 2000s, yet even admiration has its boundaries.

      Sales like this leave me unsure of my feelings. On one hand, if $370K is inconsequential to you, and you really desire an NA2, who can stop you? (And why should they?) I would have thought that price bracket was reserved for NSX-R models, but those are generally even more expensive, often at least double this amount. However, RM Sotheby’s attempted to sell an NA1 NSX-R in Miami last year, expecting it to reach around $500,000, yet it didn’t attract any buyers, suggesting there might be a limit to these prices. While all ’90s Japanese sports cars are increasingly costly these days, I would still choose an NSX over a Skyline GT-R every time, and at least NSXs don’t come with a Hollywood premium.

      Ultimately, if there is a price ceiling, it only takes one buyer to break it. To the new owner of this NSX: Just please make sure to drive the car.

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This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words. This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words.

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This Acura NSX was recently sold for $370,000, leaving one almost at a loss for words.

A Silverstone Metallic NSX equipped with a dealer-installed supercharger and 9,000 miles has just established a record as the highest-priced NSX ever sold on Bring a Trailer.