Custom Widebody GS300 Needs a New Home and Lots of Love

GS300 is in need of body work and mechanical repairs, but it could make a great project car.

While the newest Lexus GS sedans have gone to a more angular design, the second generation models had a smoother, curvier design that helped the brand grow in the United States. Models from this era have become more affordable over time, making them prime candidates for show car builds. The car shown here is a great example of such a build, and it is listed for sale in the Club Lexus Marketplace by “Marmar” and it is listed with a great price considering the upgrades.

The downside is that this GS300 needs both physical and mechanical work, but if you are looking for a project that will lead to a cool luxury show car, this might be the perfect Lexus for you.

Widebody GS300 Introduction

When the OP posted this custom 2000 Lexus GS300 for sale, he included the key details on this unique sedan.

Vin# Jt8bd68s0y0107517
2000 Lexus Gs300
208000 miles on the engine
Rennen 3 piece wheels
Airliftsuspension
Full Metal Widebody 4″ rear 3″ front

No current registration or plates was last registered in New York. No smog. Needs a basic tune up. Showing codes P0141, P0135 o2 sensor and code P0171 running lean. Interior is good radio works but not the display. Exterior some scratches, front and rear bumper needs repair. Air suspension works but needs servicing it blows the 30 amp fuse when airing up.

The OP also included pictures of the Lexus GS300 from a variety of angles, most of which we have included here.

The Good and the Bad

The upsides to this project are that the paint looks pretty good, the widebody components look great and if you like bronze wheels on a blue car, the rollers fit nicely. There are some scratches on the body that will need the attention of someone who is good with paint repair, but that is the lesser of the physical issues. As you can see, the rear fascia is held onto the quarter panels with fairly crude brackets and that just won’t do for shows. There is also some scuffing along the bottom of the rear fascia, but that could be handled with a nice coat of black paint.

The bigger physical issue is the front fascia, which appears to be missing the lower portion. The fascia ends oddly, leading us to believe that there was a chin spoiler or some other component that is not included.

The mechanical issues with this GS300 could be limited to an engine tune-up and some wiring with the air suspension, but the buyer should be prepared to do more extensive work.

Click here for a closer look at this widebody Lexus GS300 or to ask the seller questions in the thread.

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Patrick Rall

"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.

"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.

"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.

"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.

"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.

"Being based on Detroit," says Rall, "I never miss the North American International Auto Show, the Woodward Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights, along with spending plenty of time raising hell on Detroit's Woodward Avenue with the best muscle car crowd in the world.

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