Long before Toyota introduced Lexus in 1990, Honda was already ahead of the game with Acura, launched in 1985. The luxury division’s initial offerings included the compact and sporty Integra, alongside the larger Legend coupe and sedan. The Legend coupe’s second generation was praised for its appealing design and even earned the title of MotorTrend‘s Import Car of the Year. However, despite its V6 engine and manual transmission, it never gained traction as a collectible vehicle.
Thus, our hopes for a pristine 1991 Legend coupe listed on Ebay are tempered. This model features a 3.2-liter V6 engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission—the six-speed variant debuted the following year—making it an attractive option. Given the current surge in popularity of cars from the Rad era, this car might turn out to be a smart investment for the right buyer.
While it may not be a sought-after collector’s item, the Legend was a commercial success, with Acura selling 66,000 units in 1991. This model set the standard for numerous features such as four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, heated seats, soft-close doors, dual airbags, and hands-free phone capabilities.
This specific Legend boasts all those features, alongside an illuminated ABS light that the seller has not yet managed to rectify. It has always been garage-kept and has had only two owners, with a mileage count of 64,000.
The Legend was succeeded by the TL in 1996 (though some might argue that it was the five-cylinder Vigor that was retired) much to the dismay of Acura dealerships wanting to honor the iconic Legend name, associated with positive customer sentiments. Some salespeople even claimed that TL stood for “True Legend.” However, that shift to abbreviations marked a new chapter for Acura with the introduction of names like CL, TL, and RL.
Investing in an Acura Legend won’t fund your children’s college education, but it will be intriguing to see the final sale price for this Golden Glow Pearl model featuring tan leather interiors. Currently, with only hours left in the auction, bidding stands at a modest $10,875, while the “Buy It Now” price is set at $14,500. Someone should definitely inform Ludacris.
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