Watch out for future price movements

On the other hand, weight reduction has been even more thorough in the pursuit of a more stoic driving experience. Audio, air conditioning, traction control, spare tyres and even some of the electrical systems that are standard on the standard NSX have been dropped from the equipment list, replaced by custom Recaro racing seats and lightweight forged aluminium wheels from Enkei. Much of the sound insulation was also eliminated, and the Type R’s weight could be reduced to 1230 kg as a result of a series of weight-saving measures, such as the use of aluminium bumpers and door beams.

To strengthen the chassis, aluminium brackets were added under the front battery tray and in front of the front radiator. To prevent sudden oversteer from high-speed cornering on the circuit, the front stabilisers, suspension bushes, coil springs and dampers were modified with special components. The suspension settings are also unique to the Type R.

This ultimate NSX, the Type R, would effectively remain in production for about three years, but in 2002 its direct successor, the NSX-R, was born. Although the car on display was thereby given a new name, the retractable headlamps and the fact that only 483 units were produced and all were sold in the Japanese market, there is no doubt that it will be highly sought after by collectors in the future.

This one, incidentally, is in excellent condition, with 18,500km since new, and RM Sotheby’s had an estimate of $450,000-550,000 for it, but unfortunately, it did not sell at auction. Unfortunately, it did not win the auction and is still being sold under the condition that the bidder accepts $450,000.

Japanese sports cars are likely to appear one after another on the world auction scene in the future. The price movements should be closely watched.

translated by DeepL