There aren’t many Lexus LFAs on the earth. Just 500 examples had been constructed over the automobile’s whole manufacturing run. You’re in all probability pondering there’s one much less LFA now, primarily based on the picture above and the video beneath. Thankfully that is not the case, as a result of this one’s getting repaired.
The proprietor of this specific LFA obtained a bit of throttle-happy again in January after a automobile occasion in Georgia. Video revealed to social media, exhibits the automobile being loaded onto a flatbed post-incident. In the video beneath from ThatDudeInBlue, the proprietor explains how he merely hydroplaned on moist roads and sideswiped a fireplace hydrant. A detailed-up inspection exhibits the harm is intensive.
The most evident piece of harm is the gaping gap within the carbon fiber passenger door. The taillights and parts of the rear bumper are lacking, whereas the driving force’s facet rear quarter panel—additionally made out of carbon fiber—sports activities a nasty tear. The wheels are bent, the glass is damaged, and the LFA’s signature triple-exit exhaust has seen higher days.
Curiously, what we do not see are deployed airbags. The inside seems to be in nice form, as does the engine bay, the place the high-revving V-10 seems no worse for put on. Going by the video this LFA’s bones are in fine condition, leaving the brunt of the restore work to the chewed-up exterior bits.
Ordinarily, changing a couple of physique panels and trim items could be fairly easy. But you may’t simply order low-cost junkyard for components a limited-edition Lexus supercar like you may on a Camry. According to the proprietor, the present restore estimate is between $400,000 and $500,000. The door alone is $40,000. And the driver-side mirror is principally unobtanium at this level.
If this LFA had been valued at its authentic sticker value of $375,000, it might be headed to public sale for components. But with present public sale costs starting from $800,000 to over $1 million, it should get fastened as a substitute. Sure, you may purchase a brand new Ferrari 812 for the worth of this restore. But that automobile is not value one million bucks. At least, not but.
The restore course of may take a 12 months or extra to finish, however it’s good to see a wrecked supercar being saved. Especially one as legendary because the LFA.