Plans Performance is an NSX specialist. Today we have seventeen NSXs on our premises – here for service, repairs, restoration, or for sale. Other than at an owners’ club meeting, you will not see as many NSXs in one place anywhere else in the world.
We always have the best selection of classic NSXs for sale. We pride ourselves on selling only the best cars. If you are considering buying an NSX, this is why you should buy from Plans:
The problem with the usual “motor trade” is their fundamental business model: Most dealers will try to buy as cheap as possible; do the minimum work on the car - usually focussing on the cosmetic appearance - and sell for as much as possible. If anything goes wrong with the car they will deal with the consequences later.
Plans Performance avoids this. We only sell on consignment. We charge the seller for any work required to bring the car up to our very high standards. We guarantee that the car is as good as it can be: original, cosmetically excellent and mechanically faultless.
It’s good for sellers: They can relax in the knowledge that we can add value (the cost of our work is offset by the increased selling price); we deal with everything associated with the sale; and (because we do all the work before the sale) there will be no comeback.
It’s good for buyers: They can buy with confidence. Not only we can demonstrate several different NSXs for sale in the same place, we can guarantee to offer the best NSXs, with full transparency. We don’t hide anything. We are marque specialists and know the cars inside-out.
Here is a perfect example of our approach:
This NSX - It’s one of three similar spec cars we have for sale: A 1993 Manual Coupe in the classic Formula Red with black leather. It has covered 56,192 miles from new. The previous owner kept it for seventeen years. In between being professionally stored, it has been properly maintained with an excellent Honda main dealer service history. We have copies of all invoices and MOT certificates.
This car has been taken on consignment from the owner. He is an NSX enthusiast and has both bought and sold many NSXs with us.
We have just carried out a full, detailed health-check inspection. We pointed out every fault, however minor. The owner has instructed us to do everything on the list. This includes an engine-out refresh, check over, cam belt service and restoration. Unlike almost any other classic supercar, the result is an NSX that’ll be a joy. Easy to drive, easy to own, reliable, dependable, not ostentatious, just perfect.
£58,500
Full, detailed photos can be seen here:
https://plans.smugmug.com/NSX-Coupe-56000-miles/
Please call 01483 898888 or email info@plansperformance.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.
What makes someone buy something and then keep it for twenty-five years?
In today’s consumerist, disposable society of in-built obsolescence, this is an even more interesting question.
I’m not a person who has ever spent a moment’s thought on brand loyalty. I’m not loyal to brands. I wouldn’t buy the latest Ferrari, Porsche or Prada jacket just because of the label or the badge. I don’t think of brands as defining my identity. It’s just not how I view the world.
I’d like to think that the type of person that buys and keeps a Honda NSX shares my view. Brands are a triumph of marketing over design and engineering. Brands play on our emotions rather than our needs. It’s products - and good design - that matter, not brands.
The Honda NSX is simply a brilliant product. Reliable and dependable over the long haul. Excellent but understated. Classy but not pretentious. Never ostentatious but not anonymous. Now I’m getting emotional - but for the right reasons.
Kazuo Shimizu, the Japanese racing driver and motoring journalist, said: ‘I recommend any new owner to get to fully understand this machine and really discover the subtleties of its performance. This is a car that will only reveal itself to you slowly, but it’s definitely worth investing time in. A lifetime later, you’ll still be having fun discovering new things about the NSX.’
That’s why the owner of this car bought it new from Rowe’s Garage Truro on the 16th August 1991 and kept it for the next twenty-five years. Since then it has had two other owners. We have sold the car each time.
It is a five-speed manual in the classic Formula Red, black roof and black leather interior.
It has covered 57,576 miles and has a full Honda service history, including three cam-belt changes. It has nineteen Honda main dealer stamps in the service book and we have a file with invoices and all MOTs. Last year we carried out a full service inspection and fixed anything that needed doing. It is completely original, un-modified and has possibly the best provenance of any NSX we have seen.
If you are a slave to brands, buy a Ferrari. If you want a brilliant car, that will be a joy to own, then buy this.
£54,500
Full, detailed photos can be seen here:
https://plans.smugmug.com/NSX-Coupe-57000-miles/
Please call 01483 898888 or email info@plansperformance.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.
First registered in Germany on 9th March 1992, this is a very rare genuine European specification Left-Hand-Drive Honda NSX (as opposed to an Acura from the USA). Registered in the UK on 10th February 1998 by the current owner.
Having been in dry, indoor storage for several years, we have just completed a full check-over, service (including a cam belt and water pump replacement), and brake and ABS fluid change, etc.
Everything works as it should, including air-con and Bose Hi-Fi. It is full ready to use and to enjoy.
The car has been properly looked after. Before going into storage, it was used as a second or third car and for trips between Devon in the UK and Germany. Having covered 157,500km (98,500 miles), the car is in very good, original condition and drives very well.
We have replaced the coolant pipes, radiator and have fitted a new battery. It has recently had a new clutch, oil sump and stainless steel brake lines. The car is available with the original wheels (that been freshly refurbished and new tyres fitted) or aftermarket 16”/17” wheels.
Apart from an aftermarket upgraded exhaust silencer (making the car sound better), the car is completely original and unmodified.
The car has a thick document file with the original German handbook , the original German and current UK registration documents, stamped service book showing services in the UK and Germany, many invoices and receipts, and two sets of original keys.
Sale to any other country is no problem and we can help with registration in the EU.
£48,000 (Euro 54,500)
Full, detailed pictures can be seen here:
https://plans.smugmug.com/NSX-Manual-Coupe-LHD/
Please call 01483 898888 or email info@plansperformance.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.
This car is a 1998 3.2 six-speed manual NSX coupe. Midnight Purple Pearl with black leather. 7 owners (last owner since 2013, we have known all the owners since 2003). 148,000 miles. If you are looking for an NSX to use and enjoy, and are not fussed about number of owners, history and mileage, then buy this.... and save £20,000. Probably the best value NSX available worldwide - see details below:
The UK classic car market seems to be obsessed with low mileage, one or two owner cars. The result is people buy cars as 'investments' and are afraid to use them. If that is you, then have a look at our other NSXs for sale - especially our other two 3.2 six-speed cars.
But if you are looking for an NSX to use and enjoy, then this could be the perfect car. Or if you are from overseas and looking to buy a right hand drive NSX to ship home, then this is an unique opportunity.
so...
Why is this car £20,000 less than the equivalent “collector's” NSX?
Here's why:
1. It's had seven owners: The first owner was Honda UK. So that doesn't count. We have known all the owners since 2003. So we can verify its provenance. The other thing about lots of owners is that it's often a good point. When a new owner acquires a car they love it a little bit more. And look after it a bit better. So many owners can be a good thing.
2. It's done 148,000 miles: Don't worry. It's a Honda. It’s remarkable how well an NSX copes with mileage. The 3.2 engine is perfect and the six-speed gearbox is super-smooth. This doesn’t happen by chance. Honda’s engineers built the cars to last and quality was paramount. We have given the car our 115-point NSX-specific check over and everything works as it should.
3. It's a Targa (all Midnight Purple NSXs were Targas): For some reason Targas are less sought after than Coupes. It's because some internet forum 'experts' (most of whom have never driven an NSX) base their opinion on the Ferrari GTS and Porsche Targa and claim an NSX-T is not as stiff as a Coupe. Not true. Roof on, or roof off, they are brilliant to drive and the removable roof panel, on a sunny day, is simply a bonus.
4. We repaired this car after a relatively minor accident in 2011. All new parts were used, and the result is indistinguishable from the car's pre-accident condition. We can warrant that the car has not suffered in any way from being repaired.
So, if you have read the above and, like me, are not discouraged, then this is the best value NSX on the market worldwide.
£49,000
Full, detailed photos can be seen here:
https://plans.smugmug.com/NSX-Coupe-32-Six-Speed-148000-miles/
Please call 01483 898888 or email info@plansperformance.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.
The NSX combines build quality, reliability, durability and everyday drivability. Everything on it is unique. The chassis, powertrain, even the air conditioning are peerless. The aluminum body is beautiful.
The philosophy of creating a sports car for human beings is apparent throughout. Especially an Auto NSX - it’s just a joy to drive. The suspension and ride is perfect, even today, 30 years after its design. It’s a classic you can own; take out for a drive whenever you like; and not worry about it breaking down or rotting away!
This particular car is UK supplied and was first registered on 3rd May 1991. Only 48,642 miles. Three owners (last owner since 2012). We know the previous owners (since 2004) and they have carefully and lovingly maintained this NSX to the highest standards. The car has a full, documented service history, with all MOTs, showing low, consistent usage which is so important in order to keep an NSX running as it should. It has passed the MOT every year with no advisories. The cam belt was changed less than 1000 miles ago..
Hence the car is in excellent condition, in both mechanically and cosmetically. It looks sunning and will be a delight to own and drive. We have given the car our NSX-specific 115-point pre-sales check over and everything works as it should, including climate control, and original Bose Hi-Fi.
If you would like to know more, or to book a viewing, please feel free to contact us.
£42,000
Full, detailed pictures can be seen here:
https://plans.smugmug.com/NSX-Coupe-Auto-48642-miles/
Please call 01483 898888 or email info@plansperformance.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.
