Lexus LC Convertible That Sold For $2M Gets Delivered

Pleasing Purchase

Back in January, Lexus auctioned off the very first LC convertible at Barrett-Jackson. But this wasn't just any old LC drop-top - it was a one-off car packing a host of unique features, and all proceeds from the sale went to the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Bob Woodruff Association. The car wound up hammering for an astounding $2 million, but it seems like the new owner was still quite pleased with his purchase when he took delivery of it recently.

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Coming Attraction

The lucky owner is Kent Stevinson, the dealer principal of Stevinson Lexus of Lakewood in Colorado, so he's quite familiar with the automaker's products, obviously. At the very least, it would make a nice display at the dealership, since this car sports VIN #100001 and is the first example delivered in the U.S.

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Special Experience

Needless to say, Stevinson was quite pleased to take delivery of his new ride. "To actually see the car eight months later from seeing the prototype at Barrett-Jackson, it was quite the presentation and it hits you that this is vehicle number one," he said. "When I was on the Lexus Dealer Council I saw the prototype of the convertible, so just knowing you are taking delivery on the first one is really something."

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Couldn't Be Happier

A cool $2 million might seem like a steep price for a car like this, but Stevinson was clearly happy to see his hard-earned money go to some good causes. "The Bob Woodruff Foundation does an enormous amount for veterans and their families, and that hits close to home, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, their history and what they’ve done, particularly in these times when kids are at odds with not going to school. To think that you did this back in January to support these great causes but how now you see the support with the times – I couldn’t be happier," he said. 

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Win All Round

"With Lexus providing a beautiful car, Barrett-Jackson waiving all their fees, and me buying the car - it’s just a win-win for everyone. The end results will have a lasting effect. You couldn’t hope for much more than that," Stevinson concluded. "We couldn’t be happier to usher in the launch of the all-new LC 500 Convertible by raising two million dollars for two deserving charities," said David Christ, Group Vice President and General Manager for the Lexus division. "With Mr. Stevinson’s generous winning bid, it just proves we have the absolute best dealers in the industry!"

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Additional Swag

Of course, the special LC isn't the only thing that Stevinson received for his large outlay of cash. It also came with a framed sketch of the LC 500 Convertible by Chief Designer Tadao Mori, an engine cover signed by the President of Lexus International Koji Sato and Chief Engineer Yasushi Muto, a portfolio with production-line photos, and a one-of-one certificate signed by the President of Lexus International, the Chief Engineer and the General Manager of the Motomachi plant, Hiroyoshi Ninoyu, where the vehicle was produced.

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Alternative Option

Those that don't have a couple million lying around to purchase a new LC convertible will be happy to know that the all-new model is arriving at dealerships now. Those examples may not be quite as special as this one-off, but the LC drop-top is a fantastic car on its own accord, anyway.

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