First Serialized Acura NSX Rolls Off the Line
After five years since its debut on TV, the first serial production 2017 Acura NSX rolled off the assembly line in Marysville, Ohio.
The chassis number 001 is going to none other than one of racing’s biggest entrepreneurs and NASCAR team-owner, Rick Hendrick, as he won the rights to the the vehicle back at the Barrett Jackson Vegas auction in January when he bid $1.2 million dollars for an unseen and unbuilt Acura NSX.
“Today marks the realization of a big dream here at the PMC and the culmination of more than 30 years of manufacturing experience and expertise here in Ohio,” said Clement D’Souza, engineering large project leader for the Acura NSX. “Our world class team of expert technicians, through their passion, has realized major innovations in the design and manufacturing of a next-generation Acura supercar that truly delivers incredible precision crafted performance.”
While the price Hendrick paid was definitely inflated even for a #001 VIN, it happens to be for a good cause. The proceeds of the sale at the auction will be donated to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground, and will help those institutions aid children and advances in medical science.
At the end of the ceremony, Rick Hendrick didn’t bother to have his NSX delivered to his residence, he simply hopped in and drove away…
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