{"product_id":"1996-lexus-lx450-1","title":"1996 Lexus LX450","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miami Florida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Curated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1996 Lexus LX450 is for sale in Miami, FL. This well-maintained example represents one of Toyota's most capable and reliable off-road platforms, built on the legendary Land Cruiser foundation. With documented regular maintenance including oil changes every 50,000 miles, this LX450 demonstrates proper care throughout its life. The classic black exterior with tan leather interior showcases the premium appointments that distinguished Lexus's flagship SUV. While showing some age-appropriate exterior wear on the driver door and trim, this LX450 retains its essential character and functionality, including working climate control systems—making it an honest example of this increasingly collectible 4x4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the pictures in the gallery \u0026amp; use the contact form to get in touch with us and the seller to ask questions and\/or make an offer for this vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYear: 1996\u003cbr\u003eMake: Lexus \u003cbr\u003eModel: Lx450\u003cbr\u003eDrive: 4X4\u003cbr\u003eMiles: 155,600\u003cbr\u003eMileage Verification: Actual Miles \u003cbr\u003eFuel Type: Gasoline\u003cbr\u003eTransmission: Automatic\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Forward Gears: 4\u003cbr\u003eEngine: 4.5 inline v6\u003cbr\u003eExterior Color: Black\u003cbr\u003eInterior Color: Tan\u003cbr\u003eState of Registration: Florida \u003cbr\u003eVehicle Location: Miami Florida \u003cbr\u003eVIN: Available Upon Request \u003cbr\u003eTitle: Clean \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEngine Modifications: No \u003cbr\u003eTransmission Modifications: Every 50k miles oil change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain, Suspension, Tires \u0026amp; Brakes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.5 OME LIFT \u003cbr\u003eARB BUMPER\u003cbr\u003eSMITTY BILT WINCH \u003cbr\u003e35’ Nitto tires \u003cbr\u003eBeadllock wheels \u003cbr\u003eArb snorkel \u003cbr\u003eSwing out rear bumper\u003cbr\u003eWheel Size and Offset: 17x8.5 0\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior \u0026amp; Interior: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome faded parts Driver door Hop trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Material: Leather \u003cbr\u003eModifications: No \u003cbr\u003eWorking Heat: Yes \u003cbr\u003eWorking Air Conditioning: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo issues \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lexus LX450, introduced in 1996, marked Toyota's ambitious entry into the luxury SUV segment through its premium Lexus division. Based on the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series platform, the LX450 combined proven off-road capability with luxury appointments that directly challenged the Range Rover's dominance in the premium utility market. Toyota's engineers retained the Land Cruiser's robust 4.5-liter inline-six engine and full-time four-wheel-drive system while adding leather seating, premium audio, and refined interior materials to justify its $47,000 price tag. The LX450's significance lies in its role as a bridge between utilitarian capability and luxury comfort, establishing a template that would influence the entire luxury SUV segment. Unlike contemporary competitors that prioritized on-road refinement, the LX450 maintained genuine off-road prowess through its solid front and rear axles, center differential lock, and Toyota's reputation for bulletproof reliability. Production lasted only through 1997, making it a brief but important chapter in automotive history that demonstrated how traditional truck-based platforms could successfully transition into luxury markets while retaining their core competencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lexus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52852248674623,"sku":null,"price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8095\/8783\/files\/DSC09497Large.jpg?v=1777146512","url":"https:\/\/curatedovrlnd.com\/products\/1996-lexus-lx450-1","provider":"CURATED OVR LND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}