A highly useable example of the luxurious hand-built Japanese limousine, finished in a timeless colour scheme and presented in good overall condition. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre ‘1GZ-FNE’ V12, which produces around 276bhp and sends it to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. This second-generation ‘G50’ Toyota Century has been enjoyed as intended, but evidently very well maintained, and the odometer shows 167,524 kilometres (104,095 miles) from new. The car was originally delivered to Japan, with one previous owner there (the CEO of a large construction company), and was imported into Australia in March 2021. It is now located in Mulgrave, Victoria. This Century features Kamui Eternal Black paintwork over a grey leather-trimmed interior with elegant white rear blinds and cherry wood trim inlays. It rides on the correct set of 16-inch, multi-spoke alloy wheels, complete with ‘Golden Phoenix’ emblems on their centre caps, shod in Toyo Proxes tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes an infotainment system, air suspension, soft-closing rear doors, power curtains, electric mirrors, dual-zone climate control, heated and cooled electrically adjustable seats and separate rear entertainment. The car’s original owner’s manuals, a Japanese service note and the original toolkit will be included, along with three keys and a selection of maintenance invoices. The car’s cherished number plate ‘FUJIYA’ is also included in the sale. The seller is not aware of any bodywork damage The Kamui Eternal Black paintwork is in generally good condition, showing some small markings expected from a car of this age. The seller notes some minor scratches and some general swirl marks from washing, but no major blemishes. Inside, the cabin presents well, with some creasing on the grey leather-trimmed seats, with the vast majority present on the driver’s seat, but with no major wear or heavy discolouration. The wood trims, dashboard and driver controls all present in good order. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard. This Century’s latest service was carried out in March 2022 at 165,560 km by Waverley Toyota. It included an engine oil and filter change, as welk as the replacement of the front and rear brake pads, the air conditioning filters and oxygen sensors, lubrication of the prop shaft, machining of the front disc rotors, tightening of the CV joint bolts, and a general inspection. Prior to this, it was serviced in November 2021 at 164,536 km by Waverley Toyota, which included replacement of the coolant overflow tank and a coolant flush, and during August 2021 at 163,746 km by Just Commercial Automotive which was a machining of the front and rear brake discs, and replacement of the rocker cover gaskets. During March 2021 at 162,530 km, the car had a minor service courtesy of Just Commercial Automotive including and engine oil and filter change and an inspection. The seller also notes that during ownership the car received a wheel alignment, a ceramic coating, a replacement air filter, and a new battery. This second-generation Toyota Century is a wonderful example of the elegant and well-equipped luxury saloon, which has been used as intended from new, and boasts Toyota’s first and only V12 powerplant fitted to a production car. Generously equipped with an impressive selection of comfort features and driver aids, this handsome Century would make a refined and comfortable daily driver, and a smart addition to any collection of interesting vehicles. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.