1997 Lexus LX450 – Rare 1-Owner California Truck, No Rust | NO Factory Lockers | VIN JT6HJ88J5V0169635
We specialize in Lexus LX, Land Cruiser and LS430 vehicles. Contact us to find yours today. This is an extremely rare find because: 1) It’s a California truck – no rust. 2) It was corporate owned which means always maintained and taken care of 3) ONE OWNER. 4) NO accidents
Exterior Color: 4M9, Cashmere Beige Metallic
Interior Color: LC43, leather, tan or oak
VIN / Carfax: Click to view the CARFAX report The carfax shows a 28-year one owner history that regularly passed emissions testing.
Click to view the service history
This is an extremely rare find: a California-owned 1997 Lexus LX450 with a clean Carfax, one-owner history, and no accidents. Unlike most LX450s and Land Cruisers that suffer from heavy body and underbody rust, this example has lived its life in California — meaning it is 100% rust-free.
Highlights:
- 28-year one-owner history, always maintained
- No accidents and clean Carfax record
- Exterior: Cashmere Beige Metallic (4M9)
- Interior: Tan leather (LC43)
- Smooth-running 4.5L inline-six with full-time 4WD capability
- Legendary 80-Series Land Cruiser platform known for reliability and off-road performance
- The A/C in this truck will freeze you out
Service & Maintenance:
- Rear engine seal and front pump seal at 84k miles at Lexus dealer
- Starter replaced at 78k at Lexus dealer
- Front shocks replaced at 50k miles at Lexus dealer
- Regular fluid changes and inspections can be assumed. ATF, oil, and coolant have excellent color
- New radiator and pink coolant; clearly and visibly recent, but no info on when it was done
- Assume you will need to do a good baseline; lower oil pan reseal, spark plugs, wires, top end gaskets, oil change, new tires
This LX450 runs and drives exactly as it should, offering unmatched reliability, luxury comfort, and off-road confidence. A true collectible SUV that continues to rise in value.
As with all vehicles over 10 years old, mileage is exempt from reporting. A $150 dealer service fee applies to all retail purchases.
📞 Contact Tanin JDM today at 262-320-7665 or taninjdm@gmail.com to reserve this rust-free LX450.






































