1977 1997 Lexus LS400

Highlights

• Garaged for over 18 years under previous ownership, covering just 18,000 miles in that period
• Over £2,500 recently invested in mechanical work, including timing belt kit and water pump
• Bodywork reported in very good original condition
• MOT valid until July 2027 with no advisories
• Accompanied by service book, invoices, and MOT certificates

The Appeal

The Lexus LS400 has earned a formidable reputation as one of the finest luxury saloons of its era. Its silky 4.0-litre V8 and legendary Toyota-engineered reliability made it a genuine rival to established German marques, and today it is increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts who value refinement, build quality, and understated elegance.

This 1997 example in Cashmere Beige Metallic benefits from a notably careful period of prior ownership, garaged for over 18 years and covering just 18,000 miles during that time. Earlier this year, the current keeper invested over £2,500 in mechanical work at Moss Street Garage, including a timing belt change, with invoices available to support this work. A service book accompanies the car with entries from Lexus dealers and independent specialists dating back to delivery at just 12 miles. With thorough documentation and a clean history, this LS400 presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-kept example of a highly regarded model.

Key Information

• Mileage: 139,657 miles (supported by service book and MOT history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until July 2027, no advisories
• Technical specs: 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, four-speed automatic transmission with drive-mode selector offering power, normal, and snow modes
• Paperwork: V5C, service book with entries from new, invoices, and MOT certificates present

Service book:

Unrecorded - 120,288 miles - Marriott Auto Services, Buxton (timing belt kit)

12/06 - 112,208 miles - Marriott Auto Services, Buxton

10/06 - 103,160 miles - Marriott Auto Services, Buxton

06/06 - 91,988 miles - Marriott Auto Services, Buxton

01/04 - 64,890 miles - Lexus Sheffield (cambelt)

03/03 - 53,962 miles - Lexus Sheffield

08/02 - 45,552 miles - Lexus Sheffield

09/01 – 35,850 miles – Ryburn Lexus

12/00 – 28,849 miles – Ryburn Lexus

05/00 – 21,299 miles – Ryburn Lexus

01/99 – 13,605 miles – Ryburn Lexus

03/98 – 512 miles – Chevin Swansea

12/97 – 12 miles – Chevin Swansea

The Detail

• Two-tone beige over dark green interior with wood inlays
• Sunroof fitted
• 16-inch wheels
• Heated electrically adjustable front seats and heated rear seats
• Electrically adjustable mirrors
• Dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation, CD and cassette stereo
• Service book records entries from Lexus dealers including Chevin Swansea, Ryburn Lexus, and Lexus Sheffield, as well as independent garage Marriott Auto Services
• Serviced earlier this year at Moss Street Garage at 138,170 miles, including timing belt kit, water pump, fan belt, fan belt tensioner, timing belt tensioner, spark plugs, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and antifreeze
• Air conditioning re-gassed and second-hand A/C pump fitted
• Recently received a deep clean, which the vendor states came up well
• The vendor states the car has been restored to excellent mechanical condition
• Paint wear visible around the wheels

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