2002 Lexus SC430

For anyone looking for a well-preserved and genuinely rare modern classic, this Lexus SC430 coupe convertible represents a remarkable opportunity. The car is an incredibly unusual find, having had just one genuine UK owner from new until 2025. The original keeper held onto the vehicle for more than 22 years after taking delivery in July 2002, covering only 38,000 miles during that time. Imported to Ireland in February 2025, the odometer today reads just 42,000 miles, making it an exceptionally low-mileage example of this desirable grand tourer. The car's mechanical history reflects a "no expense spared" approach to its maintenance throughout its life. It benefits from a comprehensive service schedule, looked after entirely by Lexus main dealers until 2014, after which it was cared for by an independent specialist. It comes completely correct with all its original paperwork and factory tool kit. Its most recent service was completed in May 2025, which importantly included a fresh timing belt replacement, ensuring complete peace of mind for the next owner. Visually, the exterior is finished in the elegant factory colour of Cashmere Pearl Gold. Both the bodywork and paintwork remain in excellent condition, showing the deep shine and clean lines of a car that has spent its life being properly stored and sheltered. A defining highlight of this model is its clever electric folding hard-top roof, which operates seamlessly and is in good working order, allowing you to change from a quiet coupe to an open-top tourer effortlessly. Inside, the cabin offers a wonderfully comfortable and luxurious environment that has aged beautifully. The black leather interior is in excellent condition, retaining its original texture, and is tastefully set off by fabulous walnut veneer trim across the dashboard and centre console. Built to the incredibly high standards Lexus is famous for, the switchgear and premium components feel solid and function exactly as they should. Out on the road, this SC430 drives with the legendary smoothness and quiet poise that defined the brand's flagship models. The refined V8 engine delivers its power effortlessly, and the transmission shifts cleanly without any fuss. The ride is tight, solid, and completely rattle-free, soaking up road imperfections with ease. It delivers a deeply relaxing and highly satisfying driving experience, whether on a weekend trip or a long cross-country cruise, and it is entirely ready to be enjoyed.