Description
There are machines that seek to impress, and there are those that simply are impressive.
The Toyota Century belongs firmly to the latter: a car built without compromise, without haste, and without the need for applause.
This 2007 examplefinished in a deep, unbroken blackembodies the philosophy of its makers with rare clarity. Every detail has been conceived not for show, but for stillness. The original wool interior, woven with a softness seldom found in contemporary automobiles, sets a tone of restrained dignity. The hand-finished oak wood trim, warm and precise, invites contemplation more than admiration.
Beneath the bonnet rests Toyota's 5.0L V12, an engine designed not to announce itself but to disappear into silence. Paired with the Century's renowned air suspension, the result is a sensation of motion without intrusionan experience closer to gliding than driving.
With 99,000 miles and a single owner from new, this car has lived a curated life. It has been kept not merely sheltered but preserved, residing in a dry underground garage in the heart of London. Recent care includes new rear brake discs and pads, a full interior detail, and a ceramic coating with professional polishing, allowing the car's subtle presence to remain undisturbed by time.
The Century is not a vehicle for display. It is a vehicle for those who find luxury in quietness, craftsmanship in restraint, and beauty in the spaces between.
Highlights:
2007 Toyota Century V12
5.0L V12 engine
Air suspension
99,000 miles
One owner
Black exterior
Original wool interior
Hand-finished oak wood trim
New rear brake pads and discs
Recently detailed and ceramic coated
Dry, private underground storage (central London)
Number plate not included
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