For sale 80-series/LX450 1997 LX450 - 3x locked, dual battery, PowerBrake, recent 2x axle rebuild, very clean

I purchased this in Q3 2025 for my family to use camping, exploring, and wheeling. I spent several months looking for a car that met my standards and found this one in North GA, where the owner had put extensive $$ into overhauling the suspension, axles, and other systems. He was the second owner and the first one to modify the car (tires, suspension), while the first kept the car unmodified and (based on the Chucky Cheese tokens I found) drove it like a mom car. I bought it and added an extensive house electrical system, bumpers, and a few other things for wheeling, but then we didn't get to go as planned and life has other plans for us. This 80 is very clean, in excellent shape, with great ownership and maintenance history.

Photo album linked below with >100 photos. If anything isn't there you want photos of, please let me know.

I'm asking 37,500 and located in Brevard, NC. I am open to reasonable offers. If you are not interested in the house electrical stuff, I can remove some of it and direct wire the compressor to reduce the cost.

Highlights:
- I'm owner #3 (first owner had it unmodified for 25+ yrs)
- Clear title, no accidents, no liens (title in hand)
- 190k miles
- Car lived in GA until a year ago
- No rust anywhere or evidence of historical rust
- Recent extensive maintenance overhauls incl rbuild of both axles
- Powerbrake Big Brake Kit
- House electrical bank to power fridge/etc
- 3x lockers
- Clean CarFax no accidents, no title issues
- I'll provide maintenance logs/receipts to anyone that requests them

Mechanical:
- Powerbrake big brake kit
- Both axles rebuilt by ACC in 2024 (invoice/parts list available)
- ~3in lift, Dobinson IMS and springs front/rear (dual rate), new in 2024
- All new suspension components in 2024 (bushings, arms, dampers, springs, etc)
- Double cardan shafts
- PHH dealt with
- New master cylinder / booster
- New radiator in 2024
- Blue fan clutch from Redline Cruisers
- OEM center diff locker, 2x Eaton e-lockers wired to OEM switch
- DeltaVS radius arms
- DeltaVS rear panhard bracket
- DeltaVS steering rods + new 555 ball joints
- Dobinson adjustable steering damper
- Extended brake lines
- Oil pump + FMS gasket replaced 2025, numerous other gaskets/hoses replaced in 2024/2025
- Various small mx items (air filter, oil + filter replaced regularly, 2025 coolant flush)
- RCV axles, new bearings, eaton lockers installed at time of axle rebuild
- New alternator 2024
- ARB diff breathers

Exterior:
- 4x4 Labs rear bumper w/ can carrier, spare, hilift mount, and table
- Slee sliders
- ARB winch bar
- Warn M12S (new in 2025) winch wired to battery isolator (500a isolator)
- DeltaVS roof rack (full length). Covers for the light cutouts are available, I was going to install lights so I left them out, but never got around to putting lights in

Interior:
- Escape Gear seatcovers
- Midland MTX275 GRMS
- DeltaVS cubby replacement w/ RAM balls attached
- WeatherTech mats
- ARB drawers w/ fit kit
- DeltaVS QPM
- DeltaVS rear rack
- Hurricane Fab tailgate storage
- LED overhead lights

House Electrical:
- RedArc Alpha150 150ah battery
- RedArc Alpha50 charger (toned down via app to 25amps for alternator)
- Blue Sea Systems fuses/main breaker/fuse banks/etc
- ARB Dual Compressor
- 2x USB-C plugs (PowerWerx)
- 1x Dometic plug
- Dometic CFX5 55IM fridge/icemaker wired to house bank
- All wiring run through conduit and as invisible as possible (under carpet for the GRMS, for instance).
- All tinned/marine grade wire and fittings

Condition:
- Mechanical is well maintained and well sorted. The motor makes good power for a 1FZ, there are no known leaks of any fluids. The cooling systems even driving around WNC keeps temps low when monitored via scangauge. All gauges/lights work. AC works and blows cold, heat blows hot. I've driven the car on multiple 3+ hour road trips and it always did great. No leaks that are obvious, I've let it run for 30min+ in the same spot and nothing drops on the floor, all fluid levels remain consistent across driving/use. The Powerbrakes are <1yr old up front and rear brakes had work done when axles were rebuilt, both work great. The cable actuated parking brake could probably use new pads, but the rotors were replaced in 2024 with the axle rebuild.

- Interior is in excellent condition. No cracks in the dash or anything of that sort. The seats under the seatcovers were pristine when I got them, I only put the covers on to protect the seats. No sagging, tears, or anything of that sort. Some trim pieces in the rear removed to facilitate wiring for the house electrical system, but I still have these pieces if you want them. Rear row of seats will come with it also even though they aren't usable with the drawers. The only issue with the interior is some chipping on the steering wheel, it's clean otherwise. The shown scangauge is removable if you don't want it, I just keep it to watch temps.

- Underside is clean. There is no evidence of rust anywhere, current or historical. No appearance of covered up rust, frame is very clean. There is no missing or flaking paint from the frame or any attachments. The underside has not been undercoated or painted anywhere, but it has been Fluid Filmed, which is an oil (NOT a paint undercoat, it doesn't hide rust). The upside to this is it'll prevent corrosion, the downside is mud/dirt cling to it, so you may see a few photos where old dirt/mud are present, if there is any concern this is rust, specify the region/photo and I'll wipe it clean. In a month or two, it'll be time to re-apply it and I'm happy to do so for the new owner, if desired.

- Car drives straight and true, gets up to speed well and cruises on the highway with no issues wandering, pulling, or any signs of weakness. Cruises at highway speeds fine. Cruise control works great. Steering is tight with no wandering, vagueness, or vibrations

- Car will come with a number of spares including gaskets, driveshaft bolts, thermostat + cover, oil filters, fuel filter, various fluids (ATF, oil, etc) and stuff I'm surely forgetting. I also have an extra set of Powerbrake pads for the upgraded brakes along with service manuals I'll include.

- External cosmetics are OK, not perfect, but no major dents, gouges, scratches. A few minor rock chips, but nothing major.

Let me know if you have any questions or need specific photos. I can also provide invoices/receipts for interested buyers.

Photo album: 1997 LX450 · Aug 20 – 30 - https://photos.app.goo.gl/htvykudKJN1VXyrv6