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The only parts not shared with anything else in the DaimlerChrysler family or available from the aftermarket are the custom-made rear bulkhead and removable roof. Oh, and the JT's unique "Hearing Aid Beige" paint (we're not making that up) that's not shared with anything other than, um, hearing aids.
I think the pre refresh LS 430s look ugly in any color.
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I think a black or blue pre-facelift with chrome rims both pass the test. But still, refresh looks a million times better. Pre refresh was absolutely out of the question.
My lawyer's parking garage has a black one just like this.... looks still dowdy, but nevertheless expensive and has presence. Haven't been in years to see him, wonder if it's still there.
Maybe these days "Long Island Gold" or "West Palm Gold" would be a more appropriate names lol.
i first heard the term when peter jones and theo paphitis (guys from dragon's den) were the guests on top gear... clarkson says how peter bought a beige maybach 62, and theo corrects him 'no no it's jewish racing gold'
actually speaking of top gear and hearing aids, when clarkson and hammond attempted to design a car specifically for the elderly, this is how they decided on the paint color
I think a black or blue pre-facelift with chrome rims both pass the test. But still, refresh looks a million times better. Pre refresh was absolutely out of the question.
My lawyer's parking garage has a black one just like this.... looks still dowdy, but nevertheless expensive and has presence. Haven't been in years to see him, wonder if it's still there.
the pre facelift 17" wheels on the 430 (as pictured in your post) are probably my favorite wheel upgrade for the 400! the 5 spoke 18" wheels look great of course but the 17s are still pure classiness without starting to be sporty
i think this car actually belonged to @billydpowe who was in the LS forum years ago