F1 legend Ayrton Senna’s ‘most famous’ car pops up on Auto Trader with fans able to buy iconic ride for £500k
FORMULA ONE legend Ayrton Senna’s “most famous” car has popped up for sale on Auto Trader – but it will cost a whopping £500,000.
The Brazilian icon is widely-regarded as one of the greatest sporting superstars of all-time.
The three-time F1 world champion dominated throughout the late 1980s and 90s and won 41 races.
Senna tragically lost his life at Imola during the San Marino Grand Prix in May, 1994 but his legacy still lives on.
He remains a national hero in Brazil and a critically acclaimed film depicting his life was released in 2010.
Now fans can buy the late Senna’s personal Honda NSX after it was advertised on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace Auto Trader for a cool half a million quid.
The iconic red ride is currently owned by Robert McFagan from East Sussex and
Senna kept it at his home in Portugal whilst he was in the country and he was famously photographed washing the car in 1991.
The motor also featured in the film “Racing is in my Blood” as Senna performed a wheel spin in it.
He 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.
As part of the 25th anniversary of Senna’s death, the red Honda NSX was taken to the Imola circuit and driven by Giancarlo Minardi in front of a packed out crowd in 2019.
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The car boasts a powerful engine, responsive handling, aerodynamic design and delivers an exhilarating driving experience for those getting behind the wheel.
There are only a handful of these models in existence – ensuring the lucky buyer will own a piece of automotive and racing history.
Seller McFagan said: “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 and features a sleek and powerful machine to give 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.”
Erin Baker, the editorial director at Auto Trader added: “As the UK’s largest automotive marketplace for used and new cars we sell c.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 One and the world of motorsport was immeasurable and Senna’s iconic Honda NSX is a chance to own a rare piece of sporting history which will no doubt turn heads and spark conversations amongst friends, family and neighbours.”
The car currently has just over 39,100 miles on the clock and was first registered in 1991.
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