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Petersen Museum to Benefit From Auction of One-Millionth Lexus

13 June 2000

RX 300 Goes on the Block at Christie's

    TORRANCE, Calif. - Lexus' one-millionth vehicle built for the United States 
will be auctioned on June 17 at Christie's Exceptional Cars auction at the 
Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Calif.

    The 2000 RX 300 SUV, with a retail value of $39,500, was donated to the 
Petersen Automotive Museum last December as part of Lexus' celebration for 
reaching its one-millionth milestone.  The funds raised from the auction of 
the RX 300 will benefit the museum.

    The Christie's auction, scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on June 17, will
feature more than 50 vehicles, most of which are early model-year collectors'
vehicles.  "We're proud to have a Lexus be the only 2000 model year vehicle in
the auction," said Bryan Bergsteinsson, Lexus group vice president and general
manager.  "The title of the event is Exceptional Motor Cars, and this RX 300
certainly represents an exceptional milestone in Lexus history."

    The Millennium Silver RX 300 features several modifications that make it
unique.  In addition to special badging, the SUV has Michelin Cross Terrain
17" tires on MHT custom wheels.  A special grille also makes the car stand out
from the other RX 300s on the road.  An attractive wood and marble plaque will
accompany the vehicle stating that the RX 300 is indeed the millionth Lexus
built for the U.S. market.

    "On behalf of the Petersen Museum, we greatly appreciate Lexus' generous
gift," said Ken Gross, director of the Petersen Automotive Museum.  "It's been
great having the one-millionth Lexus on display, and it's generated a lot of
favorable comments."

    For information on the auction, contact Christie's Los Angeles at
(310) 385-2699.