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Ayrton Senna’s rare Honda NSX smashes auction estimate with record six-figure sale

A Honda NSX used by three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna has set an auction record for the model.The car, which had been estimated to sell for between £500,000 and £800,000 prior to the auction, sold for £871,250 at RM…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 1:19 PM
Ayrton Senna’s rare Honda NSX smashes auction estimate with record six-figure sale
Key Things to Know
  • Ayrton Senna's former Honda NSX sold for an auction-record £871,250 at RM Sotheby's in London.
  • The final sale price surpassed the vehicle's pre-auction estimate of £500,000 to £800,000.
  • The Formula Red car was one of three NSXs provided to Senna by Honda for personal use in Portugal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A rare Honda NSX once used by three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna has set an auction record for the model after selling for £871,250 at RM Sotheby's in London. The sale took place on October 31, significantly exceeding its pre-auction estimate of £500,000 to £800,000.

The Formula Red NSX, chassis T000233, was one of three personal cars provided to Senna by Honda during his McLaren-Honda era and was kept in Portugal for his visits. Senna was actively involved in developing and testing the model, which features a 271bhp three-liter V6 engine.

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