People stunned after discovering Honda NSX-R Gen 1 sitting abandoned in a random Tokyo building
Published on Apr 30, 2026 at 4:14 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 30, 2026 at 4:14 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Imagine taking a walk through Tokyo, and then suddenly finding an abandoned first-generation Honda NSX-R supercar just left to gather dust in a random building.
Well, photos on Reddit have emerged showcasing just that, after a bright yellow example was spotted, developing a lot of intrigue on Reddit.
Nobody was quite sure who the original owner was, or why the legendary Honda supercar had been left in such a manner.
But plenty of enthusiasts were stunned, and like us, wanted to know as much as possible about this legendary Honda NSX-R.
Why is this Honda NSX-R abandoned in Tokyo?
Images shared by ikelofe on the r/carspotting SubReddit give us a very clear view of the supercar.
Finished in bright yellow, the Honda NSX-R appears to be sitting in a residential area, parked on a driveway.
There appeared to be no visible damage to the supercar.
All that we and Reddit users could see was a lot of dust across the bodywork.
As to why the car was left there, well, that remained a mystery.
Reddit user RadRimmer9000 speculated that the owner of the car had passed away.
Japan makes it difficult to buy cars from the family of someone who has died.
A freaking NSX-R Gen 1 abandoned in a random Tokyo building
by u/ikelofe in carspotting
“Japan makes it impossible to buy a car from a deceased person’s family (at least I haven’t found a way), so it’s probably going to rot and eventually be scrapped,” said the Reddit user.
If the same fate befalls this car, it would be a big loss for automotive fans.
This is how much this Honda supercar is worth
The NSX-R, famously driven by Ayrton Senna, was a hardcore take on the usually user-friendly Honda NSX.
Honda did massive work on the NSX, reworking the V6 VTEC engine, lightening the chassis, and reworking the handling.
Under the hood is a 3.2-liter V6, officially producing 276hp but widely believed to be closer to 300hp.
The car was fast enough to lap the Nürburgring in 7:56.73 back in 2002.
Thanks to the changes made, NSX-Rs hold a higher value over regular models.
According to Classic.com, the highest sale of one was $450,769, with the average value at $387,795.
That compares to an average value of $203,507 for the regular version.
Fingers crossed someone can save this particular Honda and ensure it doesn’t meet the scrapman.
Honda timeline
1946: Soichiro Honda founds a Technical Research Institute in Hamamatsu, Japan, initially focusing on modifying bicycles with small surplus engines
1948: The enterprise is officially incorporated as a Motor Co., Ltd., laying the foundation for large-scale manufacturing
1949: The ‘Dream’ D-type is released, marking the brand’s first fully original designed and engineered motorcycle
1959: International expansion begins with the opening of the first overseas subsidiary in Los Angeles, California
1963: The corporation enters the automobile market by introducing the T360 mini-truck, quickly followed by the S500 sports car
1972: The Civic compact car is launched, achieving massive global success and high demand during the ensuing oil crisis
1986: Acura is created, establishing the first dedicated luxury vehicle division by a Japanese automaker
2000: ASIMO is unveiled to the world, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics and future mobility research
Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
