A lot of early cars have been messed around and scrapped. I picked up a 2001 registered car as salvage this weekend from a dealer in Canvey island., Essex. It only has 59k miles. As far as I have been able to ascertain, the mileage is genuine. It was supplied by Lexus Nottingham, and has only one owner. I have been in touch with the previous owner to get more information and any documentation he might still hold. The vehicle has been written off for insurance purpose, but it has not been in a major collision. Cosmetically, it has seen better days. Even the keys are falling apart! I estimate it will take no more than £1.2k to bring the vehicle back to an excellent condition.
The colour combination is unusual ; an almost black, dark green, off white interior, and light wood finish.
This is my summer restoration project. I will either sell it, or keep it and sell on my 2002 SC430. If I do keep it, I will add a Vaistech SLU, spare wheel in the boot, rear view camera, tv tuner and NSV flush mounted Bluetooth, and some chrome 5 star hubcaps. This will bring the total restoration costs to around £2.5k