Acura Tests Appetite for Avengers NSX Roadster at Monterey

Acura tests market interest in the Avengers NSX Roadster during Monterey Car Week by showcasing it at The Quail.

Acura Gauges Public Appetite for Avengers NSX Roadster at Monterey

Acura is testing whether a cinema car can fetch interest as a private collectible. The Avengers NSX Roadster was built from a 1991 NSX donor with high mileage and a rewired roof, then dressed to resemble the 2012 NSX show car. It is not a stunt car and was not meant for heavy driving; among the notable details are a fiberglass body, dummy headlights, a two inch drop, 18 inch wheels, and a five speed manual transmission.

The company plans to gauge appetite at Monterey Car Week’s The Quail, presenting the car to potential bidders as part of an exclusive display. The vehicle’s practical limits are clear: it is engineered to run only up to 30 mph, and Acura has asked observers to keep speeds under 20 mph if it is operated. While it looks the part of a modern NSX, its road behavior, safety constraints, and curated interior keep it squarely as a showpiece rather than a daily driver.

The move shows how car culture blends nostalgia and commerce. A film prop can become a collectible asset, but it also raises questions about preserving cinema history versus monetizing it. Acura’s strategy leverages a beloved Marvel connection to spark interest without turning the car into a practical performance machine. This approach could set a precedent for future movie cars, where limited usability is traded for branding and provenance. Critics may worry that the value of heritage could be dictated by bidders rather than enthusiasts who want to see these cars preserved in museums or private collections.

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History lingers in cars like this, and Monterey will reveal whether the market carries more than nostalgia.