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Europe 's largest ever gathering of Honda NSX supercars stole the limelight at last weekend's JapFest show at Castle Combe.
An incredible 43 of the legendary mid-engined sports cars were brought together for the event by one of the UK 's biggest NSX clubs.
Owners from far and wide assembled at the Wiltshire venue to create a huge display - catching the attention of show organisers, who awarded the club a trophy for its efforts. Meanwhile, some of the more brave members ventured on track to test the limits of their immaculate machines.
James Taylor, from the online-based NSX Club Britain , said: "This was our first ever stand at a large event and everyone was blown away by the sheer number of cars that turned up. Some people had travelled all the way down from Scotland and Northern Ireland to be there."
Honda (UK) contributed to the pack of NSXs with its own, rare version of the car. The G-plate NSX, registered in 1990, is thought to be the second NSX ever brought to the country. And despite its age, it's in immaculate condition - thanks to restoration work carried out by the Honda (UK) press workshop, and the meagre 7,700 miles on the clock. Its other claim to fame is that it was once driven by Ayrton Senna on a visit to Honda (UK).
The History of the NSX
Feb. 1989 | NS-X mid-engine sports car prototype introduced at the Chicago Auto Show |
Oct. 1989 | NS-X exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show |
Aug. 1990 | Acura NSX went on sale in the US |
Sept. 1990 | NSX went on sale in Japan |
1991 | "Owners' Meetings", designed to enhance driving skills, inaugurated |
Jan. 1992 | Custom order interior and body colour plan introduced; its range later expanded. |
Nov. 1992 | Pure sports model Type-R added to the line-up |
Feb. 1993 | Minor model change (addition of passenger-side SRS airbags, other enhanced equipment) |
1993 | "Refresh Plan" introduced as premium service for maturing vehicles |
Feb. 1994 | Minor model change (16/17-inch aluminium wheels, reinforced brake pads) |
Mar. 1995 | Minor model change (Drive-By-Wire electronic control, F-Matic manual-feel automatic transmission, open-top Type-T added to line-up) |
Feb. 1997 | Minor model change (3.2-litre manual transmission model, 6-speed manual transmission, introduction of Type-S) |
Sept. 1999 | Minor model change (reduced exhaust emissions, enhanced equipment) |
Dec. 2001 | Minor model change (exterior design changes, 17-inch tyres front and back) |
May 2002 | New NSX Type-R model introduced |
Oct. 2003 | Minor model change (Immobiliser, new body colours) |
Sept. 2005 | Production of European model ends |
