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Old Nov 18, 2025 | 03:34 PM
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Default I’m officially in... Bespoke wait over, Found the car instead

Well… my bespoke saga is over, and I’m officially joining the club.

I’ve been doing daily searches for late-model 2024+ LC 500s (mainly for the updated infotainment), and I came across a unicorn: Infrared with Toasted Caramel, Dynamic Handling Package, CF roof, Sport seats with Alcantara interior, Mark Levinson, HUD, All-weather; the whole package. More than the spec I had custom-ordered, minus the wait and uncertainty.

So, I’ve moved from the bespoke channel to a real car with a real VIN and a real delivery date. Couldn’t be happier. What started as a long, unclear ordering process turned into a fortunate find.

The pictures below are from the dealer's website, so they aren't very personal or high-resolution yet. But I'll post when she's ultimately delivered.






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That's how I would want mine, the blacked out flower wheels look much nicer than the original, the silver showcasing the stepped cnc milling on the inside of the spokes is real nice and the toasted carmel interior is the only one for me.
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Old Nov 18, 2025 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ESAsh
the blacked out flower wheels look much nicer than the original, the silver showcasing the stepped cnc milling on the inside of the spokes is real nice
I believe you are the first person on CL to post this opinion!


Although I prefer the original wheels I will admit that the new flower wheels look a bit better in person--they do NOT photograph well for some reason.
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Old Nov 18, 2025 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 355F1
I believe you are the first person on CL to post this opinion!


Although I prefer the original wheels I will admit that the new flower wheels look a bit better in person--they do NOT photograph well for some reason.
The optional multi spoke wheels are my preference although the base “flower” wheels have slowly grown on me. I could live with them.
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Old Nov 18, 2025 | 05:37 PM
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Terrific spec! DHP coupe is an excellent choice.
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Old Nov 19, 2025 | 06:09 AM
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CONGRATS!! And you get the rear-steering which you would have missed on with a bespoke! Long wait finally over
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Congrats Zeus69, same spec as my 2021. All the goodies bundled together in the perfect color combination
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Originally Posted by np20412
CONGRATS!! And you get the rear-steering which you would have missed on with a bespoke! Long wait finally over
Oh…I thought I read here that DHP was an option on the bespoke for 2026.
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Originally Posted by ESAsh
That's how I would want mine, the blacked out flower wheels look much nicer than the original, the silver showcasing the stepped cnc milling on the inside of the spokes is real nice and the toasted carmel interior is the only one for me.
Beautiful spec no doubt. I tried the new (reverse wheels) on my Atomic Silver...personally didn't like them as much as I thought I would on my car. 😏 They are nice on the red, though.
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Originally Posted by Zeus69
Well… my bespoke saga is over, and I’m officially joining the club.

I’ve been doing daily searches for late-model 2024+ LC 500s (mainly for the updated infotainment), and I came across a unicorn: Infrared with Toasted Caramel, Dynamic Handling Package, CF roof, Sport seats with Alcantara interior, Mark Levinson, HUD, All-weather; the whole package. More than the spec I had custom-ordered, minus the wait and uncertainty.

So, I’ve moved from the bespoke channel to a real car with a real VIN and a real delivery date. Couldn’t be happier. What started as a long, unclear ordering process turned into a fortunate find.

The pictures below are from the dealer's website, so they aren't very personal or high-resolution yet. But I'll post when she's ultimately delivered.





Patience IS a virtue....congrats! 👏🏾
Beautiful chariot....
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Originally Posted by Zeus69
Well… my bespoke saga is over, and I’m officially joining the club.

I’ve been doing daily searches for late-model 2024+ LC 500s (mainly for the updated infotainment), and I came across a unicorn: Infrared with Toasted Caramel, Dynamic Handling Package, CF roof, Sport seats with Alcantara interior, Mark Levinson, HUD, All-weather; the whole package. More than the spec I had custom-ordered, minus the wait and uncertainty.
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So, I’ve moved from the bespoke channel to a real car with a real VIN and a real delivery date. Couldn’t be happier. What started as a long, unclear ordering process turned into a fortunate find.

The pictures below are from the dealer's website, so they aren't very personal or high-resolution yet. But I'll post when she's ultimately delivered.





The reverse wheels look much better on your red, to me!





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Old Nov 19, 2025 | 08:42 AM
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@Zeus69 enjoy the “auralgasms” : )

Note: I will delete my post if I’ve offended anyone or violated forum rules.
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Originally Posted by tecman
Oh…I thought I read here that DHP was an option on the bespoke for 2026.
Nope
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I think your LC is gorgeous in all aspects. What a great reward awaited you, finally, after all frustrations. Unique, yours at last, and special. Merry Christmas and Joy on the road.

Edit: Screw Bespoke. Find your dream (or close-close) in the flesh and available.

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get what U like, don't buy into all the hype
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