Highlights

Low documented mileage of under 59,000 miles
Full service history with 25 stamps to 58,242 miles
Cambelt and water pump replaced in 2024
Garaged its entire life in Jersey, Channel Islands until 2024
MOT to June 2025

The Appeal

They called it the Japanese Mercedes-Benz, but Toyota’s original LS400 was really much more than that. It was engineered to be the best executive car in the world - that it toppled the German firm’s hegemony at the same time was collateral damage.

We’re reminded of all that when we look at this well preserved facelift LS400. It is a very low mileage car that has spent its life to 2024 on Jersey, where it was always garaged by its three keepers. During its life it has amassed 25 service stamps, 23 of them by main dealers. The last service was in June 2024. The alternator was replaced in 2023 and cambelt and water pump in 2024.

This is a very good example of a superlative saloon. The vendor describes it as ‘mint’ - it certainly looks close - and it carries a long MOT to June 2024. Usable, luxurious classics don’t get much better than the LS400.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 18th May 1994
Spent its life on Jersey until August 2024
Imported to UK by seller
One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
Three previous keepers according to seller
All import duties reportedly have been paid
Re-registered in UK on classic registration plates as shown
Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition as shown
Service book with 25 stamps from new, 23 of them by main dealers
Last serviced at 58,242 miles in June 2024
Alternator replaced in 2023
Cambelt and water pump changed earlier in 2024 at cost of nearly £1,000
Reported to have been garaged through life on Jersey
V5C in current keeper’s name
Various invoices for repairs as shown
MOT to 9th June 2025 with minor advisories and 58,242 miles showing on test
Vendor reports that the MOT tester described the car as ‘mint’

The Condition

Facelift car in champagne metallic
Paintwork in very good and reportedly original condition
Some light marks and signs of age to note around car as shown in photographs
These include scuff to offside front bumper and edge chips to both rear doors
There is also a small chip to the bonnet shown in photos
Bodywork is straight and well kept with no reported accident damage
There is a small dent on the offside rear wing as shown in photos
Underside in very good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Factory alloy wheels in good order with light marks to centre caps as shown
Tyres in good condition all round with plenty of remaining tread
Very tidy grey leather interior with only slight wear to note but low for age of car
Interior is well-maintained, with slight wear on the driver's seat as shown
All buttons and switches are fully functional according to seller
Original Lexus radio is present and fully operational
Highly specified car with electric seats, glass sunroof and CD multichanger
Extensive wood veneer trim in good condition
Space saver spare when with jack set

The Mechanics

3,969cc V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Full service history to June 2024 and 58,242 miles
Vendor reports that the car is mechanically sound
He tells us that it runs and drives well with no unusual noises
We are told the gearbox changes seamlessly
Engine reportedly pulls well with no smoke or rattles
New OEM Toyota cambelt and water pump fitted in early 2024
New alternator fitted in 2023
Factory tool kit in good order as shown
Two minor advisories to note on current MOT

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