1997 Lexus GS300 Sport
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Highlights
- Low mileage and large history file
- Just six registered keepers
- Appealing factory options
- Recent service and timing belt replaced
- Stylish factory-optioned two-tone paint
- MOT to July 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
After beating Mercedes-Benz at its own game, with the LS, Lexus took the fight to BMW, Audi and Jaguar. The GS, with its tasteful European styling, proved the successful formula once again.
The sheer usability of these 220bhp 3litre cars means low mileage, low owner survivors like this one are rare finds. It is a well specified car sporting tasteful two-tone green metallic and grey paintwork and remains in very good condition after 27 years.
The thick history file attests to the care of those handful of owners. It has had a recent service and timing belt change. In December the air conditioning was regassed, auxiliary belts replaced, wheels aligned and brake fluid flushed and changed. The MOT runs to 28th July 2024 with no advisories.
The GS300 works as a svelte daily driver or weekend show car and this one would be perfect for either.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th February 1997
- Six registered keepers from new
- Previous owner acquired the car in 2013
- Timing belt replaced and car serviced in February 2024
- New aux belt, aircon regas, brake fluid and wheel alignment in December 2023
- Comprehensive folder of parts invoices and service invoices dating back to 2001
- Vendor advises that previous owners tended to self-service the car
- Photographs of car dating from 2003
- Mostly garaged during its life
- Private plate shown in photographs not included
- Car will be sold on plate P763KPY
- MOT to 28th July 2024 with no advisories and 76,033 miles showing on test
The Condition
- Attractively finished in dark green metallic with grey lower panels
- Paintwork is well kept with only minor scuffs on the front and rear bumper corners
- Bodywork in good order with clean panels and no visible corrosion
- No car park dings reported to upper paintwork panels
- Factory-fitted 10J rear wheels in presentable condition
- Undersealed and stored in a garage for most of its life
- Underside is therefore in good order with no advisories on recent MOT
- Interior well preserved with little wear to oft-used surfaces
- Beige leather with matching wood veneer trims
- Contrasting chocolate dash top and door tops
- Switchgear complete and well kept and factory-standard including Lexus hifi
- Mark Levinson upgraded factory sound system
- Vendor advises that while the interior is well kept the carpets would benefit from valeting
- Offside front wheel is buckled, causing a wheel vibration around 60mph
- Vendor has included a 5th alloy wheel with the car that just needs a tyre
The Mechanics
- Revered 2JZ 2,997cc straight six Lexus 220bhp engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Engine and gearbox are smooth and responsive with no lag or oil consumption
- Timing belt replaced in February 2024
- Serviced in February 2024
- New aux belt, aircon regas, brake fluid and wheel alignment in December 2023
- Power steering pump is slightly noisy but has been checked and found to have no issues
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
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✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1997
- Make Lexus
- Model Gs300
- Colour Dark green
- Odometer 79,300 Miles
- Engine size 2997
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Plymouth
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
8
bids
from 5
bidders
- GS•••• £3,000 02/04/24
- GS•••• £2,650 02/04/24
- Jh•••• £2,200 01/04/24
- GS•••• £2,100 01/04/24
- Jh•••• £1,475 31/03/24
- ne•••• £1,375 31/03/24
- Gt•••• £1,000 29/03/24
- SK•••• £100 29/03/24
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