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1983 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj60, Blue W/gray Interior, Very Solid, Orig From Co on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:289415 Color: Blue /
 Gray
Location:

Mantorville, Minnesota, United States

Mantorville, Minnesota, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:4.2L 4227CC l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JT3FJ60G8D0059878 Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Mileage: 289,415
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: FJ60
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is a very solid FJ60, with minimal surface rust. Starts every time. Originally from CO, it has been garage-kept for its entire life. This was a family vehicle and daily driver; not used for rock climbing or off-roading. Unlike most old vehicles, this truck comes with 30 years of incredibly detailed service records, with all work done by the same mechanic shop, using OEM parts. Mechanically, all in working order. A/C blows cold. Original gray interior with normal wear. No cracks in dash. Clean headliner (one small area came untucked, see pic). Rebuilt engine installed Oct 2005 at 246,786 miles. Original radio, owner's manual, repair manuals, and a handful of new OEM parts are included with sale."

1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
289,415 miles
Blue exterior, gray interior

This truck comes with 30 years of incredibly detailed service records. The binder includes the original window sticker, details about every gasoline fill-up since 1991, every hose, filter, and spark plug change, as well as larger items like radiator, brakes, and 2F engine replacement (by Jasper Engines, Oct 2005 at 246,786 miles).

Built in Japan (Dec 1982) and raised in Colorado, it has been garage-kept for its entire life. The original owner (Aurora, CO) sold the vehicle with 30,000 miles in May 1985 to the previous owner (Boulder, CO), who used it as a daily driver. Between 1985 and 2011, it was a family-used vehicle; it has not been used for rock climbing or off-roading. My fiance, the third owner, bought it in August 2011. In October 2011, it passed vehicle inspection in Massachusetts. During the last two years, she has used it has her daily driver, as well as road tripping from Minnesota to the east coast and back a couple of times. This truck was built tough and still runs strong.

Non-smoking owners.
Minimal surface rust: removal and repair of all body rust, as well as a professional paint job was completed in 2005
A/C blows cold.
No cracks in the dash. All switches and dash vents work perfectly. 
Clean headliner (although one small area above the right rear window has come untucked, see pic). 
Liftgate stays up on its own.
Tires have good tread and are not weathered.

Sale includes all service records. Most recent work completed: 
Valve adjustment: 284.024 miles
New tachometer: 283,660 miles
Tie rod and relay rod ends: 286,305 miles
Firestone Alignment: 286,313 miles
Distributor cap, seal, and ignition rotor: 289,252 miles

The original radio was replaced with a Sony CD player in 2004, but I have the original radio in a box. The speaker on the passenger side door wasn't connected when my fiance bought it, so the only working speaker is on the driver side door.

ACCIDENT: In October 2012, the truck was parked in a parking lot when someone struck the driver side doors and fender, pushing the truck into the car next to it, thereby denting the right front fender as well. It has not been driven much since the accident, but we have taken it on short drives every couple of weeks to keep it running smoothly. It doesn't look as good as it used to, but the truck is still driveable. The left side doors do close (with some effort); they do not leak during rain storms. There was no damage to any of the glass. The repair (or replacement) of the body panels and left-side door column could return this truck to its former glory. 

Before bidding on it, we welcome you to come inspect the truck in person.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

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