Vehicle Description
2013 Lexus IS250 Convertible
There's something mesmerizing about a hardtop convertible. When
Ford introduced the 1957 Skyliner, it was an instant hit, garnering
loads of attention for offering the world's first mass produced,
electrically operated retractable metal top. It was a whiz bang
kind of innovation so emblematic of the Flash Gordon era. Today,
the concept is still attractive: a solid top for security and poor
weather coziness, with the full tanning bed treatment available at
the touch of a button.
For consignment, a taste of some bell and whistle technology with
this Lexus IS250 and its retractable hardtop, and this is worth the
price of admission just to watch it work. Brought to our Hallowed
Halls by the original owner and having only travelled 32,800 title
verified miles and then add in some 2.5 liter DOHC V6 power and an
abundance of creature comforts and welcome to the future Flash
Gordon!
Exterior
The IS250's curvaceous lines somewhat mimic those of the BMW 1
series, though on a slightly larger scale. To that, the designers
added a bit of French Riviera style with sweeping fender flares, a
sculpted hood, and a broad brushed rounded over grille. The wind
formed tail resembles a slightly widened, Camry design, while the
glinty-eyed trapezoidal headlights are also very Toyota. Overhangs
are short, with the wheels pushed hard to the corners. The look is
dramatic, for sure, and it's all bathed in Matador Red Mica. This
paint has been well cared for and is looking fab on all the
surfaces. A side view gives you a peek into the future with the
rounded doors and the curvaceous top before it gently disappears
into the rear of the vehicle. A small spoiler is forged into the
top of the trunk deck, and a single exhaust port is poking out on
either side under the neoprene bumper. 18-inch 5 spoke Lexus wheels
are wrapped in 255/40R18's on all 4 corners completing the round
mound of ground pound.
Interior
Lowering that top for the 10th time, (it's that neat-o to watch),
reveals a rich warm cabin made up of bone, (ivory), leather, wood
burl panels, all intermixing with more round design for the black
dash top. High back buckets sit in front and sport more of the
rounded look, even for the headrests. In back a 2 plus 2 rear bench
is crammed in behind the buckets. In the bone and burl center
console there are seat heaters, a padded armrest overtop of a
storage cubby and the gear shift prior to it rising to the center.
As it does this it meets up with some industrial gray plastic where
the digital climate control and AM/FM/Cassette/6 disc CD changer
with navigation and a back up camera reside. In front of the driver
a duo of deep inset round digital soft white face gauges fronted by
the leather wrapped steering wheel from which you can also control
the radio as well as shifts in sport mode with the factory paddle
selectors. Clean light tan carpeting covers the floors, fully
protected by black carpeted mats and a note to the trunk which is
expansive with the top up and still provides a bit of room with the
top retracted.
Drivetrain
2.5 Liters of DOHC V6 are under the hood and they are awaiting to
unleash 204hp at the touch of the accelerator. On the back is an
A760E 6-speed automatic. The rear axle is a wheel spinning 4.083
ratio. All buttoned up and clean as a whistle under this hood.
Undercarriage
A bit of patina and an even smaller amount of some surface rust
here and there, but otherwise all structurally sound with a
reinforcing black frame making a V in the front and rear centers
for extra structural support when the top is down. Plenty of
pressed panels for the floor pans, and framing. Independent
MacPherson strut front suspension, and independent coil springs for
the back along with power disc brakes on all 4 corners. A dual
piped exhaust makes its way rearward from the mill, joins up to
enter the muffler, then splits back into 2 pipes that end under the
rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and very nice smooth endless acceleration on the
test track. Rail like handling, and bias free panic stopping give
this Lexus an A+. Everything was working just great and I am still
mesmerized by the ballet that is the top raising and lowering.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
A sporty Japanese bean if you will, with that retractable hardtop
and a nice warm interior of leather and burl. Not too bad on the
convenience front either, so we can definitely call it a luxury
sports car that can plant your body into those buckets nice and
deep. After all, Lexus does mean Luxury!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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