Overview of the Lexus LC500 Convertible
This Lexus LC500 Convertible is a June 2021 first registration, chassis code 5BA-URZ100, finished in orange (colour code 4Y1) with a tan fabric roof and a tan leather interior. It runs the 5,000 cc naturally aspirated V8 with an automatic gearbox and is offered at USS Tokyo as lot 25390 with an overall auction grade of 4 and an interior grade of B.
The odometer on the auction sheet reads 37,555, which is approximately 23,336 miles. The unit is not clearly circled on the sheet, but the instrument cluster photograph shows the odometer in kilometres, so this is a 37,555 km car. For a V8 grand tourer with an open roof, that is a sensible figure and the sheet records only light, mostly cosmetic comments.
The LC500 Convertible is the rarer and more theatrical of the two LC bodies, and an orange car with a tan roof and tan leather is a distinctive way to buy one. The sheet also lists Mark Levinson audio and a Torsen limited slip differential as sales points.
The Drive Review
The LC500 is built around one idea: a big, naturally aspirated V8 in a long bonnet, driving the rear wheels, in a car that is as much about occasion as speed. The 5.0 litre engine is the same family of V8 used in the RC F and GS F, and it makes around 470 horsepower. It revs cleanly towards its 7,000 rpm limit, and the induction and exhaust note changes character as the revs climb. The tachometer in this car's cluster is marked up to 9, a reminder of how much the display is designed around the engine.
The automatic gearbox is a ten speed unit, shifting quickly and quietly in town, then dropping several gears with real urgency when you press on. It does not feel like a dual clutch car, and that suits the LC's character. Lexus built the car on its GA-L platform, and the result is a stiff, well damped structure with accurate steering for a car of this size. It is a heavy car, and it feels it in tight corners, but it is composed at pace and relaxed over distance.
The convertible gives up some rigidity against the coupe, though the trade is the sound. With the roof down, the V8 is part of the experience, and the four seat cabin with Mark Levinson audio suits long, unhurried drives. A Torsen limited slip differential, listed as a sales point here, helps put the power down on exit from corners.
Auction Details
The car is lot 25390 at USS Tokyo, in the Prime Corner section of the sheet, with an auction date in Japan of 15 October 2026. The auction grade is 4, the interior grade is B and the exterior grade given in the data is 4. The sheet shows shaken (Japanese inspection) valid until April 2027, and a recycling deposit of 13,260 yen.
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Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Lexus. Model: LC500 Convertible. Chassis code: 5BA-URZ100. Frame number: URZ100-0005381. First registration: June 2021 (Reiwa 3). Engine: 5,000 cc petrol V8. Transmission: floor automatic. Exterior colour: orange, colour code 4Y1. Interior: tan leather. Doors: 2. Seats: 4. Registration plate: Shirakawa 300 sa 8087. Mileage: 37,555 km, approximately 23,336 miles.
The sheet does not mark the drive type or the steering side. The LC500 is a rear wheel drive car by design, and the photographs show the steering wheel on the right, so this is a right hand drive example.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks leather seats, TV, navigation and airbags, plus automatic air conditioning. The sales points are Mark Levinson audio, a Torsen limited slip differential, cold climate specification and an optional dash camera, with its SD card recorded as missing. The photographs show a wide digital display across the dashboard, an electronic gear selector on the centre console, and blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and parking sensor lights in the cluster.
Some ring marks on the sheet could not be read with confidence, so factory alloy wheels, power steering and power windows are not listed as sheet items. The alloy wheels are visible in the photographs, and they are a large multi spoke design with a polished finish. Key count, spare key and owner manuals are not confirmed on the sheet.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The inspector's report records three comments. The first reads seat and steering wheel scuffed. The second reads right mirror scratched. The third line is written as left, scratch and dent, but the reading is uncertain and should be treated as unconfirmed until the car is seen in person or through further photographs.
The sheet does not say whether the new car service book is present, because neither option is circled. Service history and maintenance books are therefore not confirmed. There are no comments on the sheet about engine noise, gearbox operation, oil or coolant leaks, warning lights, air conditioning faults, suspension, rust or accident repair, though those are matters to check rather than assumptions to make. The dash camera is optional, with the SD card missing, and the sheet marks the car as cold climate specification.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram shows mostly light marks. A1 at the front bumper is a small scratch. A on the bonnet is a scratch, though no size number is written. At the windscreen there is a mark written like trbi A, possibly stone chips, but it cannot be read with confidence. A1 at the left front wing is a small scratch, A1 on the right side in the door area is a small scratch, and A1 on the left rear quarter panel is a small scratch.
At the rear, A3 on the boot lid and rear panel area is a large scratch, the most significant mark on the sheet. A1 on the rear bumper is another small scratch. There are no dents, repair marks, replaced panel marks or rust marks on the diagram, apart from the uncertain dent reading in the inspector's third line.
The photographs show clean orange paint with good gloss in the auction hall lighting. Overall this is usable, well kept enthusiast condition, short of collector grade because of the scratches, the rear A3 mark and the interior wear, but without any structural or repair concerns recorded.
Interior Condition
The interior grade is B. The inspector notes scuffing on the seat and steering wheel, which is common on a leather cabin that has been used, and the tan leather in the photographs looks even and well kept. The dashboard, centre console and carpet appear tidy in the images, and the Lexus floor mat is visible. The cluster photograph shows the odometer at 37,556 km, a one kilometre difference from the sheet. The sheet does not record smell, headlining condition or roof operation, so these are not confirmed.
Japanese Auction Grades
Grade 4 is a good grade on the Japanese scale, meaning a car in better than average condition for its age with only minor marks. Interior grade B means some wear but nothing severe. This car's marks are consistent with those grades.
Model History
The Lexus LC arrived in 2017 as a production version of the LF LC concept, and it was a major change for the brand. It took a long bonnet, a low roofline and unusual detail design to a road car with little compromise to the concept. The LC500 uses the 5.0 litre V8, and the LC500h uses a hybrid system. The convertible was added in 2020 and is a four seat open car with a fabric roof. This car is the LC500, not a hybrid, and the sheet lists a petrol engine.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The LC500 is one of the last big naturally aspirated V8 grand tourers, built in a period when most rivals have moved to turbocharging or electrification. Lexus produced the car in relatively small numbers compared with its German rivals, and the convertible is the rarer body style. The car is also unusually dramatic for a Japanese luxury brand. Good examples are becoming harder to source in Japan with proper condition and sensible mileage, which is part of the appeal of this one. We do not suggest what the car will be worth in future.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Start with the fabric roof. Check the folding mechanism, the seals and the rear window area, since a convertible roof is the most complex part of this body. Ask for an inspection of the roof operation and for any signs of water entry in the cabin and boot.
The 5.0 litre V8 is a durable engine, but a cold start and a warm idle should be smooth, and service history is worth confirming because it is not marked on this sheet. The ten speed automatic should shift cleanly, and any hesitation or harshness is worth noting. Check the alloy wheels and tyres for wear, since this car sits on large wheels, and check the brake discs for lipping. On this particular car, ask about the A3 scratch at the rear, the right mirror, the uncertain left side dent reading and the windscreen mark, and ask whether the dash camera card is available.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars are often kept in good condition and sold with a detailed independent inspection, which makes an auction sheet far more useful than the vague descriptions on many used car listings. This LC500 Convertible also comes with a Japanese specification that is rare outside its home market.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but are still used vehicles. An auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. This car's sheet records scuffed seat and steering wheel, a scratched right mirror, an uncertain left side scratch and dent reading, an A3 scratch at the rear and a missing dash camera SD card, and service history is not confirmed. Even a well kept grand tourer may need servicing or maintenance after purchase.
