Would you unwrap the V10-powered supercar and drive it or preserve it in showroom condition for future generations?
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The LFA is by far the most desirable Lexus ever made and despite the fact it went out of production over a decade ago, there are still a few examples that have been meticulously preserved in like-new condition. One of them will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in Monterey, California, with an odometer reading of 47 miles (76 km) and the original delivery wrapping still present on the bucket seats.
The numbered plaque reveals that this is the no.188 from the total of 500 units of the Lexus LFA that left the factory between 2010 and 2012, after the official unveiling which took place at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The owner bought it new from the Lexus of Westminster in California, and for whatever reason treated it like a garage queen, storing it within a climate-controlled environment for 12 whole years.
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The LFA is painted in the classic Whitest White exterior shade combined with dark premium alloy wheels and red calipers for the carbon-ceramic brakes. According to the RM Sotheby’s listing, this is one of the approximately 27 US-market “non-Nürburgring Package cars” in this exterior specification.
The interior however is a different case, featuring a bespoke treatment. The still-wrapped bucket seats are upholstered in white leather as with the steering wheel, matching the exterior. The upper dashboard is dressed in black leather while the rest of the cabin is covered in red leather and Alcantara with carbon fiber and anodized titanium accents.
Lexus equipped the LFA with a naturally-aspirated 4.8-liter V10 engine. The F1-inspired powertrain revved from idle to 9,000 rpm in just six-tenths of a second, producing a glorious soundtrack from the triple exhaust pipes. Power is transmitted to the rear axle through an Aisin 6-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters, giving it great performance for its time.
The official price estimate for the nearly brand-new decade-old Lexus supercar is between $700-900k, which is not surprising given its impeccable condition and rarity. It remains to be seen if the new owner will drive this great example of Japanese engineering or preserve it as is for future generations – or future auctions.
