Although today you’d be hard pressed to view Acura as anything more than a company that builds SUVs and forgettable luxury sedans, there was a time in the early 90s when this was not the case. In fact, Acura was seeming cranking out home run after home run, taking vehicles that may have been based on their Honda counterparts but giving them an identity that was entirely its own. The 1992 Acura Legend sedan shown here on craigslist is being sold by the original owner, of which I suspect it is one of only a few 1990s Acura products that hasn’t traded hands multiple times owing to their impressive reliability. The seller is asking $10,500 or best offer.

This Legend sedan is located in Oceanside, California, where it’s been its whole life. So not only is this an original owner car, it’s also one that has lived in the rust-free climate of the West Coast to boot. The Legend reminds me of so many others sold during that time: an “L” trim sedan in taupe paint, except this one appears to still have plenty of bounce in its finish. And, because it’s an enthusiast owner, the standard 15-inch wheels have been ditched (but not literally – they’re included with the sale) in favor of the optional wheels that came standard on the GS and rare Type II models. It’s a wonderful OEM+ upgrade.

The leather seating surfaces tended to be hard-wearing, which means you can find rough and neglected Acura products from the 90s that still look decent inside. However, you couple that durable material with a car that has clearly been loved and it still looks nearly new. I’m also guessing this owner didn’t have children while he owned this Legend, or they were required to abide by his high standards for upkeep and conditioning because the back seat looks practically unused. In fact, only the driver’s seat shows any meaningful signs of wear and tear. The listing notes that the A/C does not blow cold at the moment, the only discernible flaw.

I love seeing photos like this that show even when he found replacement wheels, the seller didn’t hawk the originals on craigslist, which is what happens so often nowadays. He kept the original parts, likely knowing that the car would be viewed more favorably with this one alteration from stock clearly not permanent. With 200 horsepower and 210 lb.-ft. of torque, this survivor-grade Legend will still make for a fine daily driver, but it seems like it deserves to be preserved as a classic from now on. The seller clearly sounds attached in his listing but is also open to reasonable offers. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Barney for the tip.