Ludacris’ Legend Restoration for SEMA Show in Las Vegas; Final NALM Pics
Odometer (Legend): 538,010
Odometer (ILX): 143,674
“That’s Ludacris!” It’s a well-known fact that rapper, entrepreneur, and actor Ludacris has had a special bond with his car from the very early days of his career. I’ve posted about Luda’s car before, right around the same time his latest album “Ludaversal” hit the airwaves.
After a recent run-in that left the right rear quarter panel crunched, and thanks to a couple decades (and over 250,000 miles) of wear and tear, that old 1993 L sedan had seen better days. Acura has swooped in and seen this as a great opportunity to restore a Legend, for a legend. The car will be unveiled at a press conference during the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, the first week of November. I plan on being there to see the finished product!
Here is a link to the official press release. You can follow the build progress in social media by watching for the hashtag #LegendaryDuo.
Another Legend, belonging to one of our club members, got posted on Monday on Bring a Trailer. Pretty nice to see appreciation from the automotive community for a rare and well-kept example:
I recently got ahold of some final edits taken by Event Photographer Daniel Stir at the 11th annual National Acura Legend Meet a few weeks ago in Houston. Feast your eyes!
Group shot from Yankee’s Tavern in Carlos, Texas
Group photo full shot
Track day at MSR Houston
Another from track day
Cruising the backroads of the Sam Houston National Forest
The 1991 Legend coupe in Cobalt Blue, owned by Event Director TJ Vetrone
Pack of Desert Mist Metallic Legends, with Dallas-based Jeff Plunk in the lead (I’m second)
More from the group drive
Richards, Texas
I’m sending a special shout-out to my friend and fellow automotive journalist Brendan Saur who wrote a piece on Curbside Classic about the oft-forgotten Acura Vigor, and even included a couple photos of my prized car. Click the hyperlink to read it!
Busy weekend ahead here (do I ever have one any other way?). Talk to everyone soon!
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October 15, 2015 at 10:13 am
busy weekend ahead = GOOD D-to5 upcoming entry!!
October 15, 2015 at 11:41 am
Back to back events! Saturday is the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year program in Chandler, then Sunday I’m taking the coupe to the Japanese Classic Car Show in Torrance, CA. Should be fun 🙂
October 15, 2015 at 10:21 am
Poor Ludacris! Will that buff out? 🙂
October 15, 2015 at 11:41 am
Haha, not likely. He’s getting a full repaint out of this deal – and a few upgrades in the process 🙂 Lucky duck!
October 16, 2015 at 9:36 am
Tyson, love the pics and certainly enjoyed the history on the Vigor via Curbside. Hope to soon take that Arcadia Green beauty for a spin. 🙂 See you next weekend!
October 16, 2015 at 9:47 am
Sounds like a plan! See you a week from tomorrow. I’m excited to celebrate a little Mileage Madness with you guys in some long-lived cars.
October 19, 2015 at 11:31 am
I can understand Acura wanting to attempt something like this, but to me – a well seasoned over half a MILLION mile vehicle would be a more than worthy candidate for a rebuild. You better work on your fledgling rap career Tyson!
October 19, 2015 at 11:38 am
Haha, it’s too bad I have no sense of rhythm and I suck at singing!
October 19, 2015 at 1:07 pm
Reblogged this on The Garage.
October 19, 2015 at 4:02 pm
Nice to see Ludacris getting his Legend restored!
October 19, 2015 at 4:06 pm
Agreed! I’m sure he will appreciate what’s being done to it. And it’s awesome of the Acura corporate team to get involved!
October 15, 2025 at 11:41 pm
This is such a great post — I love seeing a true Legend get the respect it deserves! The restoration of Ludacris’ ’93 Acura Legend is not just about reviving a car, but preserving a piece of automotive and music history. Acura did an amazing job honoring both the car and its owner’s legacy. It reminds me of the same passion and precision I often see at places like the Tesla Burbank Service Center, where every detail truly matters.
Also, those NALM photos are awesome — the group shots and track day scenes really capture the spirit of the Legend community. It’s rare to see that level of passion and dedication still alive today. Thanks for sharing this — can’t wait to see what the final SEMA reveal looked like in person!