TOKYO: Honda Motor Co. just made car enthusiasts giddy by revealing plans to supply genuine parts and restoration work for models no longer in production. And it's starting with a true icon: the first-generation NSX.
Initially produced in the early 1990s, the NSX was considered Japan's first supercar. It was famously driven as a personal automobile by the late Formla One racing legend Ayrton Senna, whose McLaren racecar was also powered by a Honda engine, giving the Japanese automaker undisputed street cred in the world of motorsports.
Honda will begin supplying parts for certain discontinued models beginning in the spring of 2026, according to a statement Tuesday.
A restoration service will also be offered in Japan, starting with early NSX models. "We plan to expand the service to include other sports models in the future," Nissan said.
If nothing else, Japanese cars are known for their longevity and durability. And it's not simply because they're made to last - several manufacturers help keep them in running shape decades after they've rolled off the assembly line.
Toyota Motor Corp. has replaced and even reproduced parts for old Toyotas through its service, GR Heritage Parts. GR, which stands for Gazoo Racing, is the automaker's motorsports division.
The made-to-order "heritage parts" range from water pumps to defogger switches for models including sportscars like the Supra, as well as utility vehicles like the Landcruiser.
Toyota has even reproduced spare parts for the 2000GT, which was originally launched in 1967.
Nissan Motor Co. offers a similar service called Nismo Heritage Parts, which helps drivers extend the lifespans of their favourite sportscar.
