1978 Toyota Land Cruiser

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FJ40274852

Bought this truck a year and half ago but never drive it - maybe have driven 1,000 miles. I know the FJ40 is a cult vehicle - but I know nothing about these vehicles other than I think they are cool and timeless classic designs. I had anticipated keeping this truck for the longhaul , but need room in my garage for another car with twin boys turning 16 soon for their wheels. I had the truck kept to OEM specs and only had a custom stereo system installed -- sounds great -- but could easily be removed for the purist that wants the truck correct to 1978. I have a loan on the truck - so the title can be released by the credit union after payment is made. I will include a $500 Lange Originals Hoist-a-Top with the purchase - bought but never installed Restoration is completely documented in photos on this link: http://s953.photobucket.com/albums/ae11/fj40man79/1978%20FJ40%20Restoration/ Please direct your inquiries to Brett Young -- fj40man79@yahoo.com -- who can answer all your questions in great detail. Also, here is a copy of the appraisal on the truck: Automotive Appraisals & Pre-Buy Inspections LLC UBI# 602991237 6392 Polaris CT West Richland, WA 99352 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 VIN# FJ40274852 Appraisal requested by Scott Fleming Owner is Hal Young Feb 24, 2011 This Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is a brand new completed mint restoration. The work has been completed in a professional Land Cruiser restoration shop. This vehicle is built to better than OE standard, but to OE specification. There are only test and tune miles on this truck, I could not find a single imperfection or blemish. On the typical car show judging scale of best being 100 never driven, trailered only, I would give this truck a strong 97-98. Miles show 46,244 which I believe to be original. The mileage is noted exempt due to age and WA title requirements, but from the pristine nature of this vehicle prior to restoration, I believe the odometer is correct. Every mechanical component of this vehicle is new or refurbished. Most of the new parts are OE Toyota, aftermarket parts only used when OE were not available. This is a true frame-off nut and bolt restoration. Every nut and bolt are new stainless. Toyota FJ40’s came with a crude single stage paint from the factory. This FJ40 has a perfect base coat clear coat paint with 6 coats base, each coat wet sanded, and 4 coats of clear, each coat wet sanded. This is the type of paint job you would typically see in a show perfect classic muscle car. The undercarriage is coated with POR-15. The paint and rust prevention given to this truck exceeds factory specs, and will ensure this vehicle remains rust free for many years to come. Overall, this restoration is the finest I’ve seen on a 4x4 truck, it is absolutely spectacular. I would rate this FJ40 in the top 1% known in the world. I estimate this FJ40 to have an actual cash value of $50,000-60,000 in the present market. Replacement value of a ground up rebuild would be in the $90,000-100,000 range. My opinion for this range relies on research with Vintage Off Road, TLC, and ICON whom are the known authority for these vehicles as well as recent eBay sold auctions. I based this value on the three restoration shops listed above from their posted vehicles for sale on their websites, as well as their listed costs for restoration work.