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This is your chance to own a piece of automotive history; whether you're a collector expanding your classic car portfolio or a private buyer with a passion for vintage rides, this is your opportunity to bid and secure a timeless treasure. This classic vehicle is currently up for auction with Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, closing on 30th MAY. You can watch and bid live via the Lloyds website which can be found by following these steps:

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Info about this vehicle:

1996 Toyota Soarer UZZ31 4.0GT-L V8, Pearl White, Pillarless Hardtop Coupe, Digital Dash, Air Suspension
1UZ-FE 4.0L V8, 4-Speed Automatic, 2-Door Coupe, RWD, 5 Seats.

Description / Overview
The Z30 Toyota Soarer is the car Lexus sold as the SC400 in export markets, and the 4.0GT-L sits at the top of the Japanese domestic range. Powered by Toyota's bulletproof 1UZ-FE 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, wrapped in a pillarless hardtop coupe body with air suspension, electronically modulated damping, and one of the most futuristic digital dashboards ever fitted to a production car, the Soarer was Toyota's flagship personal luxury coupe for good reason.

This example presents well in Pearl White over a dark charcoal velour interior with extensive burl walnut wood-grain trim. The paint retains good gloss with a clean, presentable finish across all panels. Headlights show mild age-related hazing, and there are minor scuffs on the bumpers and lower body, but the panels are straight with no visible dents or rust. The body lines flow cleanly from the integrated headlights through the pillarless greenhouse to the full-width rear tail light bar, a design that still looks elegant three decades on. The factory badges are all intact, with "4.0GT-L" on both front fenders, "SOARER" script on the boot, and a "V8" badge on the front wing.

Under the bonnet, the 1UZ-FE V8 presents in clean, unmolested condition. The factory intake, exhaust, and ancillaries all appear original. The interior is in good order, with dark velour seats showing honest age wear but no rips or tears, and the walnut trim running through the doors, centre console, and dashboard. The wood-grain finish does show some lacquer deterioration and peeling, which is common on these cars. The signature fully digital instrument cluster is illuminated and functional, displaying the speedometer, tachometer bar graph, gear position indicator, and vehicle information readouts. The cabin features Toyota's TEMS electronically adjustable suspension, height-adjustable air suspension, traction control, and ECT transmission mode selection for Power and Normal driving modes.

The Japanese service record book included with the car shows multiple stamped entries from Tokyo-area dealers, providing a traceable maintenance history from its time in Japan. A Lexus SC400/SC300 owner's manual is also included. The car was compliance-plated in Australia in July 2007. Aftermarket Drift R 5-spoke alloy wheels replace the factory items, fitted with Kumho tyres showing moderate remaining tread.

The Soarer V8 has been quietly appreciating as JDM collectors recognise the quality and engineering Toyota poured into this platform. Clean 4.0GT-L examples are becoming harder to find, and the combination of the 1UZ V8, digital dash, and pillarless hardtop

Link to current car auction listings with Lloyds: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionLots.aspx?stype=0&stypeid=0&kw=car&cid=0&smode=0

Title	1996 Toyota Soarer IN AUCTION AT LLOYDS Sedan
Price	$500
Kilometers	0
Colour	WHITE
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Body	Sedan
Cylinders	8
Engine Size	0
VIN	6U900UZZ310011110
Reg Plate	Thomastown
Reg Expiry	-
Stock Number	993710I1