Honda launches classic parts programme with Honda NSX

Honda is stepping in to support customers who want to keep the brand’s classic cars on the road for as long as possible. To achieve this, it will introduce a parts-supply programme for selected older models in spring 2026.

Some of these components will not be original parts. The Japanese manufacturer officially calls them “parts compatible with the original parts” - or approved replacement parts - and says they “meet the quality standards expected in terms of function and performance”. They will be distributed worldwide.

Honda replacement parts for classic models

Honda says it has taken this approach because, as the years pass, securing every genuine part for certain discontinued models becomes increasingly difficult. The company will therefore address the issue through alternative solutions, including reconditioned components and even 3D printing.

Programme begins with the Honda NSX

The initiative will run alongside a new restoration centre based in Japan. Unsurprisingly, the first car covered will be the iconic first-generation Honda NSX.

The Honda NSX and the new restoration programme

Choosing the NSX as the starting point carries symbolic as well as technical significance. It is one of the most significant classics in Honda’s history, with a legacy that still captivates enthusiasts around the world.

The launch of the new restoration programme will also bring the NSX Refresh Plan to an end. Active since 1993, that scheme will close next summer. The replacement restoration programme will be far broader and able to respond more effectively, thanks to the introduction of this official replacement-parts programme.

For now, Honda has provided no further details, although it says it will share more information in the coming months.