As I’ve begun considering how much better my life would be with a rusty Land Rover in the driveway, I’ve been pondering the question of how much of a project is too much of a project? When it comes to bodywork, unless you have a good relationship with someone who moonlights as a panel beater, anything with rust is simply too much work and too expensive. Mechanical faults, however, are a different concern, and this 1995 Acura NSX listed here on Hemmings presents a unique opportunity to own a fantastic, 90s-era supercar for a pittance of the going rate if you can assess the risk correctly of a documented rear-end impact. Thanks to Barn Finds reader PRA4SNW for the tip.

The seller is asking $65,999 for one of Japan’s best and most reliable performance cars. As you can see, the back right corner took a hit which resulted in a significant crease in the quarter panel and likely also shifted the rear suspension geometry around. In terms of repair, this is a gray area, as you likely won’t know the extent of the damage until you begin removing the bumper and body panels along with dropping the rear suspension to see if it will ever align correctly again. The seller suspects – and I believe he is right – that the right rear impacted a curb or structure that tweaked everything behind it. You can also see some cosmetic damage to the corner of the bumper as well.

While no airbags went off, it was assigned a salvage title by the state of Colorado. I would assume this NSX was not insured on a collector-grade vehicle policy, as I can’t see the damage exceeding the going rate of a car like this. However, that assumes the damage is truly as minor as the seller indicates, which he seems to think can be essentially wrapped up with a four-wheel alignment. The listing mentions the price will go up if the car doesn’t sell in its current state, as they will address any other repairs the Acura needs – which I can only assume means the requisite bodywork and any additional adjustments needed to the suspension. The interior is clean, and it sports the preferred 5-speed manual.

When I purchased my 1995 BMW M3, it carried a salvage title from California due to a theft that occurred when it was about 10 years old. The car was otherwise unaffected, but the title issue spooked most in-state buyers. The seller believes this NSX will end up with a rebuilt title once the repairs are complete, and that will help improve its chances of regaining some lost value. The seller says once this happens, “…the price will go up drastically,” but collectors don’t like branded titles in any form. In addition, cheap modifications like the aftermarket taillights and slammed suspension also keep big-money buyers on the sidelines. My advice? Do an exhaustive inspection and buy it if the car passes the sniff test. Ditch the mods, put it on stock wheels, and get the rebuilt title. Then, you’ll have an NSX a purist will appreciate, even with the ding on its paperwork.