Highlights

Previous keeper owned for 23 years
Factory gold badge example with genuine gold-plated badges
Service history stamped in the booklet up to 57,000 miles, with supporting paperwork thereafter
Advisory-free MOT until 26th April 2027
Kept in dry storage during current ownership

The Appeal

Spoof DJ Alan Partridge got something right: Lexus really did build "the Japanese Mercedes". The LS400 is the car that redefined what a luxury saloon could be. With its silky 4.0-litre V8, legendary build quality, and a refinement that famously sent shockwaves through the established European marques, the LS400 has earned a devoted following, and good examples are becoming increasingly sought after.

This 1996 example is a factory gold badge car, featuring genuine gold-plated badges and a full black interior. It has had just 2 former registered keepers, with the previous owner having the car from 2002, and it comes with a service history stamped in the booklet up to 57,000 miles, supported by paperwork beyond that. Under current ownership, the car has been kept in dry storage and has received a full service, along with further maintenance work detailed below. The vendor reports the underside is in very good condition and describes the car as an absolute pleasure to drive.

Key Information

Mileage: 68,827 miles (warranted by service/MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until April 2027
Technical specs: 4.0-litre V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: service history booklet stamped up to 57,000 miles, with supporting paperwork thereafter
Vendor says, 'mileage might raise slightly as the car will have to move from my storage unit to another, and also might raise depending on how many people are interested to come and look at it.'

The Detail

Full service carried out under current ownership, including spark plugs, oil, oil filter and air filter
Rear brake pads recently replaced
ECU capacitors recently replaced
Kept in dry storage during current ownership
The vendor states the engine runs very smoothly
No oil leaks reported under the bonnet; rocker covers reported to present well; no rust on the strut towers
Underside reported in very good condition with only usual surface rust on the rear subframe
Boot pockets, arches and sills are solid with no major rust
One dent on the front driver side wing
One corrosion spot noted by the vendor on the rear passenger side
RPM gauge not working due to a common sticky needle issue; the vendor states this is an easy repair
The vendor states the interior is in very good condition
The wood trim is said to be the same wood used by Yamaha to make their pianos
Gold-plated badges have faded and will need replating
The vendor describes the car as very comfortable and relaxing to drive

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