In a world where automobiles age quickly, a 2005 Acura NSX-T with 4,300 miles feels like a throwback. This isn’t your ordinary NSX; it’s a one-owner vehicle finished in Long Beach Blue Pearl. What exactly makes this time capsule so special? With only six days left, the bidding on Bring a Trailer has already hit $190,000.
Bought new by the owner of Smithtown Acura in Saint James, New York, this NSX-T has lived the life of luxury. Serviced exclusively at one Acura dealership, it’s been maintained with the same level of precision as the engineering. Every recommended service, from the timing belt to the water pump, has been done. The valve adjustment was done to keep the 3.2L V6 singing like it did in 2005. The original Bridgestone tires are still on it, but anyone planning to drive this beauty should swap them out for new rubber. For now they’re a reminder of how little this car has been used, a snapshot of a moment in time.
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Long Beach Blue Pearl isn’t just a color, it’s a statement. With the removable roof panel it catches the light in a way that gets attention without shouting. The 17-inch forged wheels in silver with gold brake calipers are a subtle contrast to the car’s lines. The aluminum bodywork, xenon headlights and integrated rear wing with LED brake lights are all you need.
The cabin is as immaculate as when it left the factory. The power adjustable sport seats are trimmed in onyx leather, and the footwells feature the original NSX floor mats. The car’s serial number is stamped on the stainless steel door sills, a modest but intentional touch. Interior features include a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a 6-disc CD changer. Everything from the leather-wrapped steering wheel to the analog instruments appears to have escaped time. The 188mph speedometer and 8,000rpm tachometer hint to the power that is about to be unleashed.
Its 3.2L naturally aspirated V6 produces 290hp and 224 lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed manual transaxle and limited-slip differential. VTEC with dual overhead camshafts per cylinder bank means it wails just as good today as it did 20 years ago. Timing belt serviced in 2015 and oil change in November 2024 so it’s ready for its next drive, whether that’s spirited or preservation. This isn’t a car—it’s a machine.
