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Toyota Land Cruiser Landcruiser Fj40 Survivor Excellent Condition Low Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:114330
Location:

Powderhorn, Colorado, United States

Powderhorn, Colorado, United States

Up for auction is this 1980 FJ40 in excellent, all original, untampered-with condition. It is getting rare to find all original FJ40s for sale that haven't been modified or restored (poorly in many cases) This 40 is a true survivor and you wont find another one like it easily. It is in amazing condition.

This 40 is almost rust free. FJ40s were always prone to rust, but the later the model year, the rustier they usually are. In 1979, Toyota changed the body of the FJ40 to relocate the gas tank to under the vehicle instead of under the passenger seat. These later 40s are some of the most desirable, yet are very very hard to find in restorable condition because of body and frame rust. It is very common on an FJ40 of this era to have to replace the inner fender wells, quarter panels, rockers, floor boards, ambulance door bottoms, driver and passenger door bottoms, windshield frame, front bib, fenders, and more with new panels. This FJ40 needs NONE OF THOSE PANELS replaced. I have included pictures of all of the commonly rusted areas to show how little rust there is. The worst rust is on the rear sill, and there is some surface rust here and there on the body. The paint is all original with no body work to hide flawed areas. The stripes are dealer added. Other than the rust I've mentioned, there is no significant body damage anywhere on the vehicle. 

Mechanically this FJ40 is in excellent condition. It has had no mechanical alterations. With only 114,000 miles, to start it and drive it is what I'd like to think is as close to driving a new one as possible. It starts up and runs great. The entire drivetrain is tight and in excellent condition. This 40 also has rare factory power steering. The tires are almost new BFG muds.

There aren't many negatives with this FJ40, but the 2 worst are that someone added a sunroof at some point, and that the headliner is falling down. Another is that the factory front bumper has been removed. I can assist in locating an OEM one for the buyer if you like.

I've taken lots of pictures and they speak to the condition of the 40. There are no surprises and I'm confident that the buyer will be more than satisfied with it in person. The Land Cruiser is at my place in Colorado. I will be glad to help arrange shipping for the buyer if necessary.

Feel free to email with any questions. This Land Cruiser is an investment that, with the proper care, will continue to gain in value. I am not interested in any trades or lowering the price below the opening bid. Please don't ask. 


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