View Poll Results: FIrst Lexus Classic?
LS-series
145
35.37%
GS-series
56
13.66%
SC-series
212
51.71%
IS-series
18
4.39%
ES-series
14
3.41%
RX-series
8
1.95%
GX-series
5
1.22%
LX-series
11
2.68%
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Which Lexus will be the first classic?
05-11-12, 08:39 PM
#136
Pole Position
So is the GS-F a magical unicorn? I beg to differ.More like sunlight on the horizon.
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01-08-14, 01:39 PM
#139
Lexus Fanatic
Among actual Lexus production cars, I'd say the 1Gen SC400, with the SC300 close behind.
And, of course, there was also that classic Lexus concept street-rod that never actually saw production. (it was originally intended to compete with the production Plymouth Prowler)
And, of course, there was also that classic Lexus concept street-rod that never actually saw production. (it was originally intended to compete with the production Plymouth Prowler)
01-08-14, 06:00 PM
#142
Lexus Fanatic
No. The LS400 was admittedly a great luxury car....and, of course, was the first machine to prove that the Japanese could compete with the Europeans and Americans in that category. But, IMO, too many of them were built and sold for it to be a classic in the usual sense of the word.
01-08-14, 07:04 PM
#143
Bit of a bold statement for such a subjetive topic
Another reason why the LS is a classic
The LS400 was admittedly a great luxury car....and, of course, was the first machine to prove that the Japanese could compete with the Europeans and Americans in that category. But, IMO, too many of them were built and sold for it to be a classic in the usual sense of the word.
Which Lexus will be the first classic?
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01-09-14, 09:52 AM
#144
Lexus Fanatic
No offense, Hoovey. Didn't mean it in a harsh manner. 
I just don't see a generic LS as being a so-called "classic", at least in the sense I define the word. Too many of them were made, and sold....and, in many cases, wooing away potential customers from Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and BMW. I think you and I just disagree on the interpretation of the term "classic". To me, a "classic" car is not one that can still easily be found sitting around on almost any used-car lot.
I just don't see a generic LS as being a so-called "classic", at least in the sense I define the word. Too many of them were made, and sold....and, in many cases, wooing away potential customers from Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and BMW. I think you and I just disagree on the interpretation of the term "classic". To me, a "classic" car is not one that can still easily be found sitting around on almost any used-car lot.
01-09-14, 10:08 AM
#145
No offense, Hoovey. Didn't mean it in a harsh manner. I just don't see a generic LS as being a so-called "classic", at least in the sense I define the word. Too many of them were made, and sold....and, in many cases, wooing away potential customers from Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and BMW. I think you and I just disagree on the interpretation of the term "classic". To me, a "classic" car is not one that can still easily be found sitting around on almost any used-car lot.
I just don't see a generic LS as being a so-called "classic", at least in the sense I define the word. Too many of them were made, and sold....and, in many cases, wooing away potential customers from Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and BMW. I think you and I just disagree on the interpretation of the term "classic". To me, a "classic" car is not one that can still easily be found sitting around on almost any used-car lot.
01-09-14, 12:24 PM
#146
I believe the LS has potential in the far away future to be considered a classic for the very reason Hoovey highlighted. It had a pretty sizable impact on the automotive world. Funny (and ironic maybe?) how the durability and longevity of these cars, a plus in most instances, actually hurts its "classic" potential because there are so many still running strong and probably will be for many years to come.
01-10-14, 02:26 AM
#147
I'm surprised so many people responded to the SC as the first classic Lexus. I have always thought of the SC as an underpowered, more luxurious, and less significant cousin to the Supra - Mark III (A70; 1986–1992) kind of like the Chevrolet Corvette compared to it's cousin the Cadillac XLR.
01-10-14, 06:05 AM
#149
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No offense, Hoovey. Didn't mean it in a harsh manner. I just don't see a generic LS as being a so-called "classic", at least in the sense I define the word. Too many of them were made, and sold....and, in many cases, wooing away potential customers from Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and BMW. I think you and I just disagree on the interpretation of the term "classic". To me, a "classic" car is not one that can still easily be found sitting around on almost any used-car lot.
I just don't see a generic LS as being a so-called "classic", at least in the sense I define the word. Too many of them were made, and sold....and, in many cases, wooing away potential customers from Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and BMW. I think you and I just disagree on the interpretation of the term "classic". To me, a "classic" car is not one that can still easily be found sitting around on almost any used-car lot.It still oozes class.
01-10-14, 01:15 PM
#150
Lexus Fanatic
I would say the LS hands down. Its the spark that ignited the fire that Lexus is today. The SC is also going to have to be one of the most valuable. It was the first Japanese V8 I had ever heard of when it came out. Before it the V8 just didnt exist in the realm of the Japanese ( in the states )