1978 Toyota Cruiser Landcruiser on 2040-cars
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Engine:6 Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: I have no idea
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 100,000
Exterior Color: Blue
This is a great FJ40. Its not perfect but draws attention everywhere we drive it. You rarely see these and almost never see one in this condition.
I have most of the chain of title back to 1980 when it was purchased in Colorado. It was then titled in Texas in 1996 where it appears to have undergone a full restoration based on the notes and a folder I have. It appears everything mechanical was redone, it was painted and underside coated and painted. It moved to FL in 1997 when it was appraised at $17,500. That's where I bought it last fall. It is currently tagged and insured by my father in law in GA and I also have an open FL title.
When I bought it, it needed freshened up so I had it repainted (inside and out) its original Sky Blue color. What little rust there was (I could hold it in palm of one hand) was cut out when it was repainted. Rhino liner was used on interior floors and exterior steps. I bought new exterior mirrors, door handles, dash pad cover and some other miscellaneous items from Cool Cruisers of TX at that time.
Its been inspected by my mechanic and is very sound mechanically. There was a variety of little things (oil change, radiator flush, inspection, wiper blades, etc.) he did. Original engine with non-functional smog equipment still installed. Factory 4-speed and front disc brakes. The FJ starts, runs, drives and stops great. 4WD appears to work fine but I've not had it off-road. I rarely drive it but use it occasionally when other cars are in shop. I think you'd be safe to drive it anywhere.
It has a practically new set of aftermarket wheels and tries. White letters still have blue on inside.
Lights, switches, gauges, etc. function as they should as far as I can tell except for dash light flickers and I have an OEM switch that needs to be installed. OEM front and rear mats. Non-Toyota rear lap belts installed but I have factory ones that will go with truck. I've installed the OEM rear mat and OEM ambulance door cover since pictures were taken.
As far as bad, there's not a lot, but it is a 35 year old truck. Windows rattle unless you roll them up tight. Driver's side rear ambulance door pops out of the upper catch and rattles if you hit a bump hard. Headliner needs to be reattached in back rear corner (I will try and do this before shipping). Radio needs to be hooked up. If I kept it I will probably spray seat frames black. The interior light switch does not work, but I have a used OEM one (and bulb) that needs to be installed. I don't have the plastic light cover. I should probably have the alignment checked but just haven't done that yet.
That's all the issues I can think of but there may be a handful of others. I'm happy to answer any questions to the best of my knowledge. Please email them to me with a phone number and I'll respond via email or call ASAP.
Winning bidder needs to have FJ40 picked up within a week of auctions end, The FJ40 is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end auction early at any time.
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