- Thread starter
- #21
I am fully aware that this thing is a slug compared to the 1997 I had when I was younger and my family still owns. Not that the 1997 is much faster.What its worth and what someone will pay is exactly opposite of what it used to mean.
1992 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80
Bid for the chance to own a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #48,508.bringatrailer.com
Saw this one in person and it was clean but thought 10k was crazy money and it brought 20 instead. 3 listed on mud currently 91/92 and all are over 12k and still rising. The current issue is the 80's are in such demand that a lot of folks don't realize how different a 91/92 is and they are jumping in at what they perceive as a good price. I personally have ZERO interest in a 91/92 automatic transmission. The only reason i would buy one is if I thought i could resale for a profit to some smuck or a very limited number of 91/92 cult members.
On the other hand @wngrog has given me an appreciation for what a manuel tranny de-smogged rig like that can do.
But, yes, the prices are skyrocketing and I think that if this one was in good shape it probably would fetch more.
We’re going to the smog shop later this afternoon.