Description

1998 Lexus LS400

No Reserve

Two-owner 2nd gen facelift example from long term ownership showing just 74,413 miles with massive spec and equally massive history

Supplied new by Pinewood Motor Co. Ltd of London in March 1998, this beacon of Toyota’s ability and technological prowess, the mighty LS400 is finished in Cashmere Gold and sits upon its original and imposing 16” polished face alloy wheels.

Under the large bonnet, we find the whisper quiet yet surprisingly agile and potent 4.0 litre DOHC 32-valve 1UZ-FE V8 engine with VVTi which in this face-lifted example develops a mighty 290bhp and 407NM of torque driving the rear wheels via four-speed automatic transmission.

Inside the typically functional and commodious cabin, we find acres of mushroom leather, walnut trim, digital climate control, cruise control, touchscreen in-car entertainment (in 1998!) with navigation, heated electric seats with lumbar adjustment, stability control, digital clock with outside temp gauge, automatic lights with head lamp wash, cruise control, electric mirrors, driver’s seat memory and electric sunroof.

This super example has covered just 74,413 miles in the hands of just two owners, the current (our vendor) has enjoyed the car since 2014 taking it on several European trips during which the care performed effortlessly and without fault.

The file also includes the owner’s pack and service book recording an impressive 18 stamps (plus three further hand-written entries in 2010, 2013 and 2015), the last of which was in August 2022 at 74,137 miles by Whitchurch MOT centre.

The file also includes invoices in support of the servicing and maintenance of the car dating back to 1999 at 6,002 miles, many of which look to be by Toyota/Lexus main dealers including a replacement timing belt by Lexus Carlisle in 2006 at 28,366 miles.

Most recently, the car has been treated to an underside wax-oil treatment in October this year ahead of the sale to conserve the underside with winter looming, and earlier this year in August, the front discs and pads were replaced in addition to the service noted above. A new battery was also fitted in April of this year.

We also find at least seven old MOTs plus the current, valid until May 2023 recording six minor advisories (enter the reg at check-mot.service.gov.uk).

Ready to be enjoyed, these LS400’s were considered one of the best cars in the world in period and this example looks most appealing given its only two owners, 74,413 miles and on offer at No Reserve.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com