Not sure exactly why I did this, as I really don't need another project, but a senior brother to my 1978 BJ40 has just landed in Oregon. 1975 BJ40, LHD, 12V, ex Costa Rica from Angel at Ebay (GoldenDays91).
Now that I have two in the toy barn to play with, the biggest issues are:
* After...
BJ 40 valuation - well I have two BJ40's right now in Oregon, both purchased ex Costa Rica on Ebay in the last six months. One is a 1975 and the other is a 1978.
Purchase price, importation fees and transport from Miami to Oregon - I figure I am averaging $18,000 each.
Your mileage may vary.
Based on my experience, sea freight, customs clearance, storage and onward transport to final destination will run $4000 to $6000 USD. So really its not worth the expense unless the vehicle is in excellent condition to begin with. If it's simply a cheap rust bucket in Japan - well it will be a...
LasCrucer - Honestly I don't know as I am 6000 miles away and wont even see the truck until May. A buddy of mine took care of the receiving in Oregon. The seller advertised as 'no rust' - and it does look to be in excellent condition - but seeing is believing of course. The 'pockets' on the...
First post. Always have 'had a thing' for these Land Cruisers and owned a 74 FJ40 back in college days. Sold it for $75 (!) when I moved to Alaska from the lower 48 back in the late 80's.
As an opportunity to relive my (misspent) youth, took delivery of this 1978 BJ40 over the weekend...