Here’s a potentially fun fact: The one-off Acura NSX Roadster driven by Robert Downey Jr. as the fictional tech billionaire Tony Stark in 2012’s The Avengers was based on a Mk1 NSX bearing 405,554km on its clock.
Over 400,000km! That’s what you’d politely call ‘high,’ or, if you’re the proud owner of a Toyota Hilux, ‘barely used.’
While Top Gear confirms the meaning of ‘fun fact,’ Acura itself said it was a “well-used” 1991 car that provided the bones onto which a handcrafted resin and fiberglass body was mounted. It also benefited from a two-inch suspension drop, 18-inch wheels, and some fresh new seats before its starring role in the lightly massive superhero movie.
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We now know this bit of info because Acura has rolled out its literal movie star for this year’s Monterey Car Week, where it’ll make its first public appearance in 13 years. And the old timer hasn’t aged a day.
And if you want to own a resin and fiberglass one-off NSX with a very ‘well-used’ V6 underneath—Tony Stark’s actual car!—Acura will begin accepting what it’s calling ‘hand raisers’ this week ahead of putting it up for auction next year. Yes, we agree it could have used a different term.
“We knew it would have to be a reliable vehicle for filming, not just a static display, and we couldn’t come up with anything that would be more reliable than an original Acura NSX,” said Acura executive advisor Dave Marek. He was the creative director who led the team to design this one-off.
So, interested in taking on the role of Tony Stark? At least the number plate is ready for you...
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
