1991 Acura NSX (Photo courtesy of Acura Newsroom)
1991 Acura NSX (Photo courtesy of Acura Newsroom)
For many, restoring an old car (even one from the 1990s) is a process of combing through junkyards for parts, or going to specialists who remanufacture particular components or make improved versions of them. Bringing certain Honda and Acura vehicles back to their former glory will now be a little easier thanks to the upcoming Honda Heritage Works program.
Honda Heritage Works will officially launch in Japan on April 1, 2026. Consider it the umbrella over two divisions: Honda Heritage Parts and Honda Restoration Service. Honda Heritage Parts will supply two different types of components: The first is Genuine Honda Reproduction Parts made with the same materials and production methods as the original ones; the second is Honda Compatible Parts, which are redeveloped and reproduced to replace OEM hardware.
Which model will be the first to benefit from Honda Heritage Parts? The first-generation Acura NSX (this is a great time to congratulate our very own Tyson Hugie, but I’m sure he already read the news!). Pricing and parts availability will be announced around the time when components begin showing up at Acura dealerships this summer.
Unfortunately, the Honda Restoration Service (formerly known as the NSX Refresh Plan) will have a more limited coverage area. According to Acura, “The Honda Restoration Service will be offered exclusively in Japan for Japan-market first-generation NSX models and will utilize Honda Heritage Parts to restore customer vehicles.”
A Basic Restoration will cover replacing worn-out engine, suspension, and door- and other opening-related parts; a Total Restoration will include those areas as well as a complete disassembly and repaint in addition to an interior overhaul.
For decades, devoted Acura NSX owners have been keeping their cars on the road. Honda Heritage Works will help them maintain that and, at the same time, preserve machines that showed the world that head-turning, mid-engine performance models don’t have to be problematic cars only driven on the weekends.
