Was a pleasure filming with you Capt!

@Raven-uu7lb

3 жыл бұрын

I love your cinematic shots. Beautifully organized 👍🏼👍🏼

@AmateurEnthusiasm

3 жыл бұрын

@@Raven-uu7lb Thanks! Lot to learn, but the journey is very enjoyable

@Raven-uu7lb

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmateurEnthusiasm you're welcome. And good luck on your future endeavors 👍🏼

@parloitaliano2

Жыл бұрын

Where is he now !! He is not uploading videos anymore !!

I am still owning my dads 92 LS400 which he bought new. Peace of art and underrated here in Germany.

@JDMHaze

3 жыл бұрын

lucky bastard 😭 im jealous

@danieloceans9652

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. How many Km does it have on it?

@V59971

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky guy

@chrisp8446

3 жыл бұрын

sweet

@alirezamodares3463

3 жыл бұрын

Du glücklichrr 😎

My Dad had an LS400 and LS430 when they first came out. They were so ahead of its time it's incredible how many new cars still don't have half the features they did.

@kecupabece4000

3 жыл бұрын

Cool cars! Have you sat in both? Which is better?

@sodazman

3 жыл бұрын

@@kecupabece4000 I sat in both a lot. The LS400 was more special because it was groundbreaking. The LS430 felt like an evolution of it.

@kecupabece4000

3 жыл бұрын

@@sodazmanwhich do you think is quieter, smoother and comfortable?

@sodazman

3 жыл бұрын

@@kecupabece4000 I would say they were about the same in quietness. The LS400 was more comfortable.

@mayuravirus6134

3 жыл бұрын

@@sodazman In the 80s Japan was in every good financially so Toyota decided yea we have endless money here is few thousands engineer

I've been driving since 1948, having owned 45 cars over the years, Some were new, many were "previously-owned." My life expectancy was about 63 years when I was born. I have exceeded that by more than two decades. I will wager that my Lexus LS400, manufactured in 1997, will be my last car and it has been my best. I look forward to riding in the all-electric Lexus equivalent to my LS400, whatever it is to be called, but I doubt it will much quieter or more comfortable than my old veteran sedan with a little over 181,000 miles and no failures on the road. It will be better for the Planet, of course! Thanks for the inside information on Celsior. It's an impressive machine.

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

Lithium mining is environmentally hazardous.

@marquisstrongchild7535

Жыл бұрын

How old are you?

@sicnic5935

Жыл бұрын

How much you want for it?

@tedangle8224

Жыл бұрын

Million mile motors!

@malcomM96

Жыл бұрын

electric cars are a bad idea you sound like you're 11

Japanese cars are the best and most reliable in the world, congratulations from germany, great channel!!!! 🇯🇵👍🏻

@user-pn3im5sm7k

3 жыл бұрын

Germany makes amazing world-class cars as well! Love from Japan to Germany. Long time friends 🇩🇪🤝🇯🇵

@tanthaman

3 жыл бұрын

German cars are na zi

@user-pn3im5sm7k

3 жыл бұрын

@@tanthaman Ok and?

@paulsz6194

3 жыл бұрын

SEIJIRO world class cars without world class reliability like the Japanese...

@kristians2704

3 жыл бұрын

German cars are the best overall (just look at the Porsche 911, Taycan, Mercedes S class, Bugatti Chiron etc.). Japanese cars are the most reliable though.

Those shots, camera angles and that intro. Ooh thats hot. :D I love it.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This guy has the coolest tone of voice!

@edmundlubega9647

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I listened to the end! LOL!

@rvne3959

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Karun Chandhok

I really enjoy the understated style of this era of luxury cars.

@GasSoakedRag

3 жыл бұрын

The best.

@shaktishankarrath4595

3 жыл бұрын

Simple clean lines... Such beauty .. do you think this style could ever come back ?

@ms3173

2 жыл бұрын

Now they all look ridiculous

@ChillinFuckinSippin

2 жыл бұрын

Finesse

@RealAGuy

Жыл бұрын

Back when Toyota/Lexus made actual luxury cars.

Yakuza vibes are strong in this one ^^

Just picked one up the other day, & I got to say wow... the tech & the luxury is so good. Doesn't compare to any new luxury car. Fell in love with the ls400

I just bought a '98 LS400 in october. My first car, the best decision I've ever made.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

I really regret selling this one.

@TheCinderDude

Жыл бұрын

@@AmateurEnthusiasm lil update my first one got rear ended, but I loved it so much so I drove all the way down to Baltimore to get another!

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCinderDude hell ya!

@c3lsior.pl4ya31

23 күн бұрын

​@@TheCinderDudeyo, how its going?

@TheCinderDude

23 күн бұрын

@@c3lsior.pl4ya31 kept that second one, did a full interior swap from the first and it has a starlight headliner and I swapped the engine and trans as well :p it’s a beautiful car I try to keep it as nice as possible. If I post a video about it I’ll link that here

At 0:26 I imagined that he was telling him: Let's close the Suez Canal with this Vessel, and then he did it at @0:43 which made me laugh madly..

My step father loved his 98 LS400. Perfect condition and only driven on sunny days. He passed couple years ago and my mother can't let it go. It's going to sit in the garage for awhile. Smells brand new everytime I get in. 70k miles. Light green/tan.

@scotttalkington323

Жыл бұрын

Funny because my stepdad had the same version when I first et him.

Amazingly well-restored Celsior is a joy to behold ... Toyota made Asia proud by creating this marvel of engineering ... still looks great after 30 years ... greetings from Singapore/Malaysia.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

Its a testament to Japanese ownership that this celsior isn’t restored at all. Only thing I did to it was change the oil.

@bentleyv8t

Жыл бұрын

@@AmateurEnthusiasm I'm looking at importing one of these to Australia next year when it's 25 years old. Can I ask what spec this would be? F Package? And roughly what something like yours would cost to buy in JPN these days.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

@@bentleyv8t Surprisingly, they haven't spiked much. I bought this for 450,000 yen in 2018. Now, something like this would be maybe 800,000 yen. I believe this was the CF package.

I had an ls 400 for about 3 years. I saved it from the junkyard and once I got it running and driving it was one of the best reliable driving cars I've ever owned. I sold it not to long ago and if I ever want another luxury car I'm for sure getting an LS series. It's by far the best car I've ever owned

Celsior and Century are the best Sedans 🥰

@BadAvant

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best i say: Nissan Laurel, Toyota Crown, Toyota Mark 2, Toyota Chaser and yes this Toyota

@TheS1PikesPeak

3 жыл бұрын

@@BadAvant Century ..!!!!

@interstate366

3 жыл бұрын

No Aristo love?

@TheS1PikesPeak

3 жыл бұрын

@@interstate366 Aristo is cool, but only as 2JZ-GTE.

@interstate366

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheS1PikesPeak that’s what mine is

Owning an LS makes you feel soooo gangsta 🥰

@rolutarboi1306

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Dirt cheap s class

@Jonathan42792

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Every time I drive my 96' I feel pretty G

@chrisp8446

3 жыл бұрын

@@rolutarboi1306 with gangster reliabilty and quality

@rolutarboi1306

3 жыл бұрын

":awesome:"

@rolutarboi1306

3 жыл бұрын

:awesome:

My 1990 Lexus LS400, with 426k miles, running well.

That intro is gold!!!

@traviswalker8933

3 жыл бұрын

Yazuka gold.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

Fire

Best looking LS generation. Timeless and elegant.

My dad still has his 1995 LS400 that he purchased in 2003, i sincerely hope he never sells it.

@toyotabrony

3 жыл бұрын

They are pure bullet proof models. If it does attemp to sell it, tell him about how this thing can last for a very long time, ever hear of million mile Lexus?

@LosihoTTT

3 жыл бұрын

@@toyotabrony yeah i know about Matt Farah's million mile LS

@toyotabrony

3 жыл бұрын

@@LosihoTTT 😎👌🏼

@HaiLe-wy7dd

3 жыл бұрын

When he does sell it, please call me.

I have a 2000 LS 400 almost 2 years of ownership, its a nice car lots of quality, no complaints from me.

I don’t care what anyone says but Toyota and Lexus will be forever the best

I've owned a 2001 Camry, and an '97 Facelift LS400, Toyota was really at the top of their game, the LS400 really did everything for me and was surprisingly strong in the corners too. I'm almost saved up to buy a Century later this year, wish me luck!

@georgesanchez8051

3 жыл бұрын

Owning a Century would be badass! The new model looks insane as well. Best of luck!

@Speedyspeeds98

3 жыл бұрын

Buy xrp instead and buy 10 century's

@igorv4631

3 жыл бұрын

@@Speedyspeeds98 Xrp is shitcoin

@TomClark2

2 жыл бұрын

I bought one, got my dream car - the Century. It's a cut above the LS400/Celisor for sure but they're close!

The build/material quality on these things was absolutely top notch as was the engineering. Superior to the S class of that time. Fact.

those old lexus rides better than any vw today

@toyotabrony

3 жыл бұрын

VW’s are ok when they are new, but after around less than 50k miles. They fall apart easily. And they are endless money pits. Lexus/Toyota are true luxury cars.

The "Y" in the license plate means the owner is a US soldier, just a trivia.

@bigj-dubb4068

3 жыл бұрын

For Yankee? 🤔🤣

@lumapas

3 жыл бұрын

😲

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

Actually it means they’re SOFA. Civilians working for the US government are Y as well.

The UZ-FE was certified for use in aircraft by the American FAA in 1997. That's all that's needed to show it was built to a higher standard.

Currently own a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, known as ASX in Japan(and a few other nations), and it has been a wonderful car for the price I paid. For a compact car, it has good comfort, ride quality and an absolute beast in the snow.... oh yeah....and properly reliable!!!!. Once I seek a decent luxury car....Lexus is my first choice(maybe Acura second) I will not touch Euro or US Luxury brands as they seem to have many problems. The reliability of Toyota and Honda is well known all around the world. I have worked in my profession with lots of people from Africa and they sing praises for cars made in Japan for being reliable in the tough operating conditions in their countries, like Cameroon and Kenya. When seeing a car that says "Made in Japan" is a real deciding factor for me because I know with a Japanese car, when I turn the key, is going to actually start in the morning!

this car is the pinnacle of japanese engineering for the time. such a beautiful, time-less car

I love my 1996 Zenki UCF21 Spec C. Imported to USA in May 2021, and it is just beyond everything I ever expected. Such an amazing car.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

I want to see more VIP cars in the US

I remember this car when first came out. Very well received from the beginning and a huge wake up call for the German big 3.

Fantastic film! Love my 1998 LS400

This is the epitome of Japanese engineering philosophy and business culture. Beauty in simplicity and continuous quality improvement (Kaizen).

1UZ-FE has 800 horse power engine with unlocked version. Thats impressive at the Pinicle time of Japan's Automotive technological Advancement.

@OriginImports

2 жыл бұрын

on stock internals no less, they really are a monster of an engine and the addition of the VVTI in the later generation makes them a viable engine in many motorsports applications even to this day.

@mason7300

2 ай бұрын

The thing to remember is you can run these as hard as you want and they don’t strain.

I remember buying my first new car red Toyota Corolla in 1989 and visiting the dealership ( before the Lexus dealerships went on their own ) some time afterward - and seeing the LS 400 . I stared at that car for so long and imagined so many great things about my self . I even took their mantra ‘ the relentless pursuit of perfection ‘ to heart with my own business. It was truly what results when you apply yourself to accomplishing the best that you are able to.

This just come up on my YT recommended page, really enjoyed it and sub'ed to your channel. In 2016 i planned 3600 miles round trip in Europe and needed a car. Criteria were very simple: it needed to be big, comfy, reliable and reasonably quick. And on top of that it needed to be cheap as chips as i didn't want to keep it beyond. After extensive internet search only one make kept coming back, Lexus LS. So i bought 2001 LS430 , 210.000 miles on the clock , dogdy paint, fair amount of rust and absolutely no service record car. All that for £1.000. Not only did it survive constant abuse on German autobahns with speed well in excess of 120MPH for hundreds of miles but i end up keep it for 4 more years afterwards. I was so impressed with it i bought myself a 2002 LS430 in mint condition, 79.000miles, 1 owner with full Lexus dealership history and planning to keep it for a very long time. If i were to change anything i would swap my leather interior for the wool in an instant.

@JDMMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your LS story with us. Hope you keep you car running well for the years to come. Cheers

What an amazing piece of art converted in a video, I love the part when both of you are chatting in the car, that's JDM PASSION conversation. Thx once again for the video

I still have the 1998 model drives like a charm , great car .. smooth engine

This is such a thorough review. I wish he could do the Celsior/LS430 next.

JDM cars are the best especially the 90s cars top class

@23:15 you can instantly hear the soundproofing as soon as he closes the door

Absolutely a great in depth review video on the Celsior/Lexus LS400. I bought my 97 LS when it was a year old, fell in love w/ it & still have it to this day. I've got lucky again & bought another 00 LS a few years ago in pristine & like new condition. It's really hard to believe even after 21 years, the car still smells brand new. My oldest son loves it so much so I gave it to him. It's truly a world class & a fine automobile!

The epitome of innovation in late 1990's. Many of them are still running today. I drove this car and it is naturally aspirated V8, glides on the road, no turbo lag and has exceptional power to accelerate even at 100 km to 160 kmph or more in seconds. Plus the quiteness, luxurious ride is impeccable

My brother picked up a gs300 for under £1k a few months ago, it's the first luxury car I've sat in

Previously I had owned one the this car Lexus 400, it’s excellent car, comfortable ride and very reliable, looking back I regretted for sold that car, piece of classic and beautiful car.

The year is 2021. I own 5 Toyota vehicles between 2 drivers. I come home one day and tell my wife, I found a car we need to buy, she asked what it was, and I told her, It's a 95 LS400. She didn't even bat an eye. Guys I married the right damn woman, i swear. She'd rather drive the 95 LS400 than an 07 Rav4, because she understands the difference between the two cars. And it is now snuggled in quite at home in our fleet :)

I have Lexis L S 430 2003 130000 miles still runs great looks great best car

Excellent work as always!!!

Iv used ls400 98 for ten years its legend and now am useing ls460l 2010 from six years till now

Wow this is quite a different but great video! 👍🏼👍🏼 I love the cinematic shots on this one

This has always been one of the greatest cars to come out of Japan and a game changer

Japanese quality and reliability is so above the crowd. JDM 😝. That v8 sound rhythm to the soul the Ls loved by many enjoyed by some

I own a Toyota Crown Athlete 2007, 315HP, 400Nm, V6. I freaking loveeee it! It has a muffler delete and sounds awesome! Actually faster and more efficient than the V8 Majesta

VIP at it's finest.

My god, I never know that Celsior has wool interior options like Century. And reversing camera was huge innovation back in 90s, started by Mitsubishi Diamante 😍

I still drive my 2000 GS400. It’s smoother than my 2017 LS460.

I’ve seen those Crowns (that look like the LS400) in the middle east being modified to switch the driver side from right to left. I’ve been inside a Crown taxi there and it was the most comfortable ride I’ve ever had in my life, very quiet and rides like a cloud.

Captain and the LS400 looking *slick*

I love those gauges from the 90s , I wish my RC350 had those

Fantastic presentation Captain Bradford, I enjoyed every minute of it. Please continue to deliver the content at the quality you have consistently shown and we've consistently come to expect. Cheers!

I adore thee wool seats, just feels warmer to the touch than leather, rub my face in it soft

@AmateurEnthusiasm

3 жыл бұрын

They Vibrate too, so if you're rubbing your face, make sure that function is off!

@interstate366

3 жыл бұрын

When I bought my Aristo at an importer last year, they had a Crown Majesta that had the wool seats. I was very surprised how soft they felt. They’re almost unexplainably soft.

@junkman6456

3 жыл бұрын

The wool dont burns your butt the car was long parked in the sun.

Great narration and history, thank you.

My '98 will be 26yo next month. It is still my daily driver and a joy to own. After 20 yrs. with MB, I will never return to any inferior German product.

Thank you 🙏🏼 I have a LS430 I love ❤️ your contents .

@interstate366

3 жыл бұрын

The 430 is my favorite LS. Especially with the 5-spoke wheels.

I’m in love with mine. Gonna keep it forever. And buy as many more 90s imports as possible!

@visionnumber7988

3 жыл бұрын

I have the small lexus is250 and im in love with the clean low key styling

I really like the intro, btw your guys' vids are awesome, you guys sparked my love for JDM cars!

Excellent video as always gentlemen!

That was cool - thanks for the work

I remember having a conversation with a retired gentleman years ago at Lake Geneva in Wisconsin where lots of wealthy Chicago residents vacation. He was a longtime Caddy owner and had just bought his first LS, the same generation as this. I remember being surprised that Toyota could make such a good car. Now I am a two-time LS owner myself.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

Why are there so many Lake Geneva’s in American ahaha. Glad he saw the light.

A true classic. magnificent vehicle

0.07,anyone noticed the mismatched rear left wheels?I owned the 1990 Celsior and it was a joy to own with all the VIP mods.Thanks for the video captain.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir, that tire was unsafe, all sorted with fresh rubber now :)

LS400 one of the nicest cars I've owed great for motorway cruising. Loved the review added to favourites 👌

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

It’s like a magic carpet

love this car !! the videos was great, thank you

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great, now I want one Nice video

The video is well presented by the host and a joy to watch. He really know well about the background and history of LS400 and the automotive market of that time. UCF21 bodyshell is my favourite of the three body shapes of LS400. I always love the understated elegance of luxury cars of that generation: LS400, W126, E32, XJ40. The design held up in LS430, E38, X300/X308 and all manufacturers had gone for higher waistline, beefier body designs.

Thank you for the educational video!! So refreshing to watch and the music in the video is classic Please do one on the LS430 & LS460 and how they compare to the LS400/celsior:)

Production has a different vibe. Great job.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

It took quite some time!

love the intro looks dope !

Great video. Have a 2006 LS 430 and never letting it go.

@theodoreyoung8777

3 жыл бұрын

Me too bro 🤝👍🏾👍🏾😎

@kerrybrucem.8967

3 жыл бұрын

2004 LS 430 here we 10 years in together she staying . Very great automobiles.

Love this guy's enthusiasm

I drove this car in the US 200k miles. Reliability is amazing.

Wow. That is a nice find. That is one optioned out ls. Just beautiful. I love my 2000 platinum. I’m glad I found this video.

Great video really enjoyed it. One detail I really like on these is the lack of rear vent glass. Gives the side a really clean profile and I would imagine rear passengers would appreciate the unobstructed view out.

Good Job guys! Awesome video :-) !!!

Great video, very good knowledge

Looking fresh captain and love the intro

Nice vídeo is great classic car 👍👍👌

Great job, Sir perfect review

Very good video. What a fine car!

This video is the reason I'm subscribing. Well made video.

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

That sony A7II though

This car and Honda Legend KA9 are my favourites

I blur my eyes every time I see the rear left wheel. Fantastic video and amazing example. Warm fuzzy feelings

@AmateurEnthusiasm

Жыл бұрын

You know I think leaving a mismatched wheel and not addressing it might be a good way to drive comments lol

Please continue to review luxury cars!!! so many tiers of Crowns; always facinated by them

@seanlovi8798

3 жыл бұрын

Crown is the best.. i drive one, am in love.

Finally someone has properly told LS400 story and has ignoliged Japanese legends in general. I'm sick of this Euro crap, especially here in Ukraine.

@PrimoStracciatella

2 жыл бұрын

How about building only one decent car yourself before calling successful brands Euro crap?

@shtupidmate

Жыл бұрын

@@PrimoStracciatella A man is entitled to his opinion and while I disagree with it, you don't need to be a chef to tell someone their food is bad.

Love my LS400

Damn, 1:30 into the video and already some nice shots! Hilarious / Cool intro and love the curtain logo reveal.

This is a awesome Channel!

Really nice video!! I hope to see the other japanese sedans from nissan in the 90's too. The cedric, gloria, and cima. Those cars are filled with heritage and were very good cars too.

I love this car! The look simple, mature and elegamt