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Highlights

High performance sports saloon with great mechanical pedigree
MOT until 29th January 2024
Only 81,500 miles (an average of 4,000 miles per annum)
LPG conversion

The Appeal

The Lexus GS430 was an expensive piece of Japanese engineering when new, and has only become more scarce since. It’s a shame, too with an executive interior, this saloon is everything that the discerning motorist could want, with a sporting edge wrapped in a family-friendly package with legendary Japanese reliability.

This example has been maintained regardless of expense right up to the present day, is in mechanically excellent condition and drives beautifully. Thanks to a series of thoughtful upgrades - including a stainless steel exhaust and an LPG conversion, this is an utterly superb ambassador for this highly desirable motor.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in September 2003
Odometer reads under 81,500 miles, believed genuine
Purchased by its recently deceased owner five years ago
Being sold on behalf of executors
Four former keepers
Full service history, much of it with Lexus dealers (see pictures)
Original document wallet with the car
Two remote keyfobs
All the owner’s manuals are present
Service book features many stamps showing continuous regular servicing and there is a large stack of invoices (see pictures)
Many MOT test certificates included
MOT until January 2024

The Interior

Executive cabin, loaded with comforts
Original grey leather interior
Some minor wear to the driver’s seat and the driver’s B pillar trim
Electrically adjustable heated grey leather seats
No warning lights showing on the dashboard
Very clean instrument cluster with all dials clear and easy to read
Air conditioning fully operational and blows very cold
All options are reportedly in good working order
Steering wheel and switchgear in good order
Floor mats could do with a good clean
Carpets and headlining in good order with age-commensurate wear
Original factory-fitted radio/cassette/CD changer
Boot trim clean and in good condition

The Exterior

Metallic silver paintwork
Paintwork has dulled in places due to over-polishing
Some repainting in previous years, which is not perfect in all areas
Some marks to alloy wheels
Small dent to bootlid
Headlamp lenses cloudy
All other glass, mirrors, lights etc in good condition
Radio aerial is kinked and does not fully retract
We’re informed however that the Radio reception is unaffected
Some scuffs to bumpers, lower panels and mirror housings
Recent set of Pirelli P7 tyres with virtually full tread 245/40 R18 front, 275/40 R18 rear
Some surface corrosion to the heavier metal underbody components

The Mechanics

4.3L V8 engine
5-speed automatic gearbox
No visible fluid leaks to underside
Powerflow part stainless steel sports exhaust fitted by a previous owner – lifetime warranty document present
All electrical items in working order
Vendor states that the car is “Mechanically very good”, “starts on the button every time” and “runs like a dream with no known faults”
Recently driven 120 miles at motorway speeds with no untoward noises or vibration
New Varta battery in July
LPG conversion fitted by a previous owner with all documentation present
Tank fitted in spare wheel well
System has not been used by latest owner so condition untested

Summary

As saloon cars go this is a rare, exciting and high-performance animal, which will always be a talking point where enthusiasts are gathered.

The mechanical condition is excellent for a car of this age. This is evidenced by the amply detailed service history, much of it by Lexus dealers up to the present day. There are not many cars of this era with such sporting appeal that also combine the practicality of four doors, five seats and a large boot.

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