Behind the river Acura NSX with Helix Auto Works
About this episode
A deep dive into the fascinating story of an Acura NSX pulled from a river, featuring insights from the team at Helix Auto Works, including Neco Saga, J Bozeman, and Ramsey Vincent. The hosts discuss the car's mysterious past, its restoration journey, and the unexpected media attention it has garnered. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes about the challenges of restoring a submerged vehicle and the community's engagement in the project. The episode also touches on the hosts' personal interests, including YouTube reaction videos and automotive culture.
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The owners of Helix Auto Works - Nico Zaga, Jay Bozeman, and Ramzi Vincent join the show to talk about the most talked about automobile of March 2023. This NSX was recovered from a river after being reported stolen over 16 years ago. Helix Auto Works purchased it for $8,500 and plans to fully restore it. But what will come of the vehicle now that it has gained so much attention from news outlets and automotive journalism from around the world?
Also in this episode, Jhae decides on a new vehicle to replace the 2011 Audi A4, and has a slight YouTube obsession in watching other people.
You can follow the Helix Auto Works progress at the following:
https://www.youtube.com/@helixautoworks
https://www.instagram.com/helix_auto_works/
Other stories on this "River NSX"
Road&Track: Someone Actually Paid $8500 for This NSX Dragged Out of a River After 20 YearsFoxNews: Acura NSX supercar found in river after 16 years sold for restoration
TheDrive: Acura NSX Underwater for 16 Years Will Get a Second Chance at Life
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