Lexus LC500: Black Inspiration

Lexus LC500: Black Inspiration

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Trevor555

4,405 posts

83 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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A beauty...

Thanks for sharing

5harp3y

1,942 posts

198 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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absolutely stunning

these have such a presence when you see the in the flesh

Got4wheels

427 posts

25 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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A thing of beauty! Love LC's! Even the interior is a beauty, Lexus are really upping their game over the last few years.

Michael

bolidemichael

13,721 posts

200 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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Thanks for the excellent photos, keep it up.

BrettMRC

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4,037 posts

159 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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I should get a chance to put her up on some ramps tomorrow with a view to looking at what might/might not need doing to keep things in A1 condition. (Cavity wax etc, although with the way this car is made that might not be feasible)

Either way, will try and get some pics! smile

Borrowed pic below shows a little of how they go together...


bolidemichael

13,721 posts

200 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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Yeah, well... looks aright Guv. Sniff.

Fat hippo

732 posts

133 months

Monday 30th May 2022
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Whats the quality like compared to your Range Rover?

BrettMRC

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4,037 posts

159 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Fat hippo said:
Whats the quality like compared to your Range Rover?
Ride quality is very similar and smooth, in terms of fit and finish the LC is well ahead.

The fact something like the LC soaks up bad roads like an L405 is incredible really.

Lexmaster

55 posts

33 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Stunning LC and really nice colour combination, enjoy that V8 noise as long as there is some fuel left spin

147lusso

172 posts

141 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Never really gelled with Lexus' (Lexi?) and not always understood the fuss made about them on here, but must say that looks absolutely fantastic. That colour/wheel combination completely changes the look, for the better in my eyes. Very nice! You're winning with that and the L405.

Black AMG45s

728 posts

158 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Looks fantastic

EdmondDantes

304 posts

140 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Looks actually amazing! That interior is incredible

BrettMRC

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4,037 posts

159 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Thanks for all the kind words! smile


I took her to the Haynes workshop today to have a look at what might be viable in terms of future corrosion prevention without stripping off half the underside. Plan is to get the subframes, rails and mounting points coated and then see how she is fairing after a year or two. (The LC is garaged, but won't be 100% a fair weather car, so want to give it the best chance of making it to classic status in the future without needing a load of work!)
The wax will be applied in a couple of weeks time. rotate

Also got in a couple of rear end pics as requested. bounce





On the way home the universe decided to show me that it's impossible to have nice things in the shape of a stone launched off an oncoming HGV! cry
101 miles and already got a 3" scratch on the bonnet and chips in the screen!






Edited by BrettMRC on Wednesday 24th August 08:37


Edited by BrettMRC on Friday 28th October 08:07

bolidemichael

13,721 posts

200 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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How many miles on this thing? It looks looked immaculated (sorrynotsorry).

ric p

563 posts

268 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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That is one epic motor, and I’m not really a Japanese car fan. But it is glorious. Just seen your Haynes reference and see you are from Somerset way.

Please bring it to the Breakfast on this Sunday so we can have a look at it in the flesh.

PBDirector

1,049 posts

129 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Yeah that’s great. I’ve always thought these suited dark colours better. I don’t like them in the red that everyone else loves.

F1GTRUeno

6,335 posts

217 months

Tuesday 31st May 2022
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PBDirector said:
Yeah that’s great. I’ve always thought these suited dark colours better. I don’t like them in the red that everyone else loves.
On the contrary, apologies to OP but it looks infinitely duller in black on black (on black).

In red it shines and shows off the styling so well, silver wheels and cream interior is perfect.

I'm still incredibly jealous though, even in dull black it's a wonderful thing.

BrettMRC

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4,037 posts

159 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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bolidemichael said:
How many miles on this thing? It looks looked immaculated (sorrynotsorry).
hehe

102 miles in total so far laugh


ric p said:
That is one epic motor, and I’m not really a Japanese car fan. But it is glorious. Just seen your Haynes reference and see you are from Somerset way.

Please bring it to the Breakfast on this Sunday so we can have a look at it in the flesh.
I can't make this weekends one as too much on, but I'm already booked in for the 3rd July. smile


F1GTRUeno said:
On the contrary, apologies to OP but it looks infinitely duller in black on black (on black).

In red it shines and shows off the styling so well, silver wheels and cream interior is perfect.

I'm still incredibly jealous though, even in dull black it's a wonderful thing.
I can't disagree that some of the colour combinations are really good, had I gone for a cabriolet then I would have chosen brighter colours. This car being a black inspiration edition, there is no choice beyond some red inserts for the interior. (I didn't spec those because I think it looked a little odd)

The paint is graphite black - so depending on the lighting it looks well...black... or dark grey metallic. (Looks a lot better in the flesh)

https://www.evo.co.uk/lexus/204272/lexus-lc500-bla...




Edited by BrettMRC on Wednesday 1st June 10:05

bolidemichael

13,721 posts

200 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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BrettMRC said:
bolidemichael said:
How many miles on this thing? It looks looked immaculated (sorrynotsorry).
hehe

102 miles in total so far laugh
I must've missed something -- are they still making these and is this a new vehicle order?

bigtomski

358 posts

195 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Wow that is a fantastic looking car! Love the interior. Enjoy!