AN East Sussex owner is selling his highly-prized red Honda NSX, once owned by Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, for a cool £500,000.
Robert McFagan, from East Sussex, bought the car in 2013.
It is now up for sale on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, Auto Trader, along with other cars owned by Queen Elizabeth II and David Beckham.
Mr McFagan said the car is an opportunity to own a piece of automotive and racing history.
He added: “I first bought the car in 2013 during a trip to the Algarve in Portugal and have owned it ever since where it has sat proudly at my estate in East Sussex.
“Senna’s red NSX was given to him by Honda who he had a commercial partnership with and Senna frequently used and was photographed with the car during his stays in Portugal.
“Being a huge Senna fan myself, I was delighted when I was able to get my hands on the NSX which was crafted to perfection. It is a sleek and powerful machine which gives an incredible experience on the road.
“It’s been a real pleasure owning what is one of the most famous cars belonging to a true sporting legend and the thrill of driving Senna’s car never goes away.”
Considered one of the sport’s greatest drivers of all time, Senna dominated the Formula 1 scene in the late 80s and early 90s, winning a total of 41 races and achieved a hat-trick of world titles with McLaren.
The red NSX was featured in the film Racing is in my Blood which showed Senna lighting up the back wheels with a spin.
Senna also owned two other NSX cars, a personal one in black in Brazil and another black NSX purchased for him by his manager Antonio Braga.
The rare red Honda NSX, of which only a handful of models are currently in existence, goes up for sale nearly 30 years after Senna lost his life at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola Circuit.
As part of the 25th anniversary of Senna’s passing in 2019, the red Honda NSX was taken to the Imola circuit and driven by Giancarlo Minardi in front of a packed out venue of Senna fans.
His legacy continues to live on, with many in his home country of Brazil still adoring him and a critically acclaimed film depicting his life being released in 2010.
Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader, said: “As the UK’s largest automotive marketplace for used and new cars we sell approximately 450,000 vehicles every day of different sizes, styles and price points and we often see cars once owned from celebrities to royalty being listed on our site.
“Senna’s impact on Formula 1 and the world of motorsport was immeasurable and his iconic Honda NSX is a chance to own a rare piece of sporting history which will no doubt turn heads and spark conversations among friends, family and neighbours.”
The car currently has a little more than 39,100 miles on the clock and was first registered in 1991.
You can view the details of the car here: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404088417999
