The Lexus LC 500 is one of the most beautiful and characterful grand tourers on sale, and 2026 marks its final model year. This near-new Convertible pairs the glorious naturally aspirated V8 with a stunning Infrared over Toasted Caramel specification and just 590 miles. It sits on Cars and Bids at $102,000 with six days to go.
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What it’s worth right now
As the last model year of a naturally aspirated V8 grand tourer, the LC 500 Convertible has strong collector appeal. According to Kelley Blue Book, a 2026 LC 500 Convertible carries a resale value close to $103,000, against this car’s $113,865 sticker, and new examples are still trickling in from Japan at dealers loaded closer to $121,000, with the final-year status expected to help values hold.
Fair value for a near-new example like this sits close to $98,000 to $115,000, most likely close to $103,000 to $110,000, with the final-model-year collectibility and desirable specification supporting the figure. At $102,000 with six days remaining and a reserve, the bidding should climb into that range.
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Condition and details
The car is essentially new and beautifully specified. Finished in Infrared with a Sand soft top over a Toasted Caramel interior, it runs the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8, rated at 471 horsepower, through a 10-speed automatic to the rear wheels, with 21-inch forged wheels, an active sport exhaust, an adaptive suspension, a Mark Levinson system, and a head-up display. It shows just 590 miles, wears fresh 2026-date tires, and has a ceramic coating applied.
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A couple of points deserve attention. There is a loan on the car, so the transaction must be finalized through Cars and Bids SafePay, with the title available only after the loan is paid off, so coordinate that carefully. It is also worth weighing the used-titled status against ordering one of the last new cars, though factory allocation is nearly exhausted. Understand too that the LC is a stunning, characterful grand tourer rather than the sharpest sports car in its class, though that hardly diminishes its appeal.
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The offer
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Make | Lexus |
| Model | LC 500 Convertible |
| Year | 2026 |
| Mileage | 590 miles |
| Engine | 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 |
| Power | 471 hp and 398 lb.ft of torque |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Exterior color | Infrared |
| Interior color | Toasted Caramel |
| Current bid | $102,000, with six days left |
Interested in this 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible? View the listing here.
What makes the LC 500 unique
The LC 500 arrived for 2018 as Lexus’s range-topping halo car, a production version of the stunning LF-LC concept built to showcase everything the brand stood for in design and craftsmanship. It succeeded spectacularly, with sweeping, dramatic bodywork that still turns heads years later and an interior of genuine Takumi artistry, all paired with one of the great modern engines. That 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 revs to a 7,100-rpm redline and delivers an intoxicating, free-breathing soundtrack that turbocharged and hybrid rivals simply cannot replicate, paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic.
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In open-top Convertible form, added for 2021 with comprehensive structural reinforcement, the LC delivers that glorious V8 experience with the sky overhead, the definitive way to enjoy its character. With 2026 confirmed as the final model year and naturally aspirated V8s rapidly disappearing across the industry, the LC 500 has the makings of a genuine future classic, combining timeless beauty, hand-built quality, and an engine of a kind that will not be made again.
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My take
This is a special car, and the timing makes it more so. A near-new, final-year LC 500 Convertible in a genuinely stunning Infrared over Toasted Caramel specification is exactly the kind of car to buy and hold, since these combine everyday Lexus usability and reliability with the collectibility of a last-of-its-kind naturally aspirated grand tourer. The design and the V8 soundtrack alone justify the appeal.
Fair value sits close to $98,000 to $115,000, most likely close to $103,000 to $110,000, reflecting the final-year collectibility and near-delivery mileage against the used title. Before bidding, coordinate the loan payoff securely, confirm the specification against the window sticker, and weigh a used example against one of the last new cars. Handle that, and this is a showstopping, characterful grand tourer that should only grow more special with time.
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