Acura's one-off NSX Roadster from The Avengers is up for charity auction

A one-off Acura NSX Roadster that appears in the 2012 film The Avengers has been listed for auction on Cars & Bids with the manufacturer saying the winning bid’s proceeds will go to charity.

The vehicle was created by Acura’s Advanced Design Studio in Los Angeles and built by Trans FX in California as a concept-style roadster for the film. Acura says 100% of the winning bid will go to a charity mutually agreed with the buyer, and the company has said it will also contribute to initiatives supporting independent filmmakers and artists.

Although the car resembles the second‑generation NSX concept that later reached production in 2016, its underpinnings come from a first‑generation model. The movie prop was made from a 1991 NSX donor, preserving the original car’s naturally aspirated 3.0‑litre VTEC V6 and five‑speed manual gearbox driving the rear axle.

The source reporting the power figures describes the engine as making about 270 horsepower and 210 lb‑ft of torque — roughly 201 kW and 285 Nm when converted — but the car’s appeal here is provenance rather than outright performance.

What makes this NSX special

The exterior is bespoke: custom resin and fibreglass bodywork inspired by the 2011 NSX Concept, finished in a Hot Rod Red that echoes the Iron Man suit. The build includes 18‑inch front and 20‑inch rear alloy wheels, a lowered ride height, no roof, a windshield sourced from a Chrysler PT Cruiser and full‑width LED taillights that are operational from a switch. Instead of conventional headlights the car has decorative silver trim.

Inside, the exposed cabin retains a dashboard from the original NSX and is fitted with aftermarket bucket seats. The car carries the movie’s 'STARK 33' New York licence plate used on screen.

The donor NSX has recorded about 252,200 miles (405,900 km) on its odometer. The Cars & Bids listing warns the car cannot be registered, titled or driven on public roads owing to its fragile custom bodywork and the way it was configured as a film prop.

As of the current auction, the highest bid stands at $98,500. The listing is a seven‑day auction and is scheduled to end on 31 October; early interest suggests the final price could move into six‑figure territory.

Acura preserved the vehicle after filming and has displayed it at brand events. The company plans to show the roadster at the Las Vegas Concours alongside its Nexera Vision concept, which the brand says points to future design directions and lighting signatures for upcoming models.

Prospective buyers should bear in mind they are bidding for a collector’s item rather than a usable road car. The combination of screen time, one‑off coachwork and manufacturer involvement is likely to be the primary value driver for bidders.

The auction is being handled through Cars & Bids and the listing contains full details on the vehicle’s condition, including minor scuffs, micro‑scratches and some paint cracking noted around the bodywork and cabin in the online description.