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This is the rarest of the rare...An all original, uncut, unmolested, rust free 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. This wasn’t a barn find, it was a heated garage find!
I purchased this amazing truck from an critically acclaimed author at his sprawling estate. He had owned the truck for over 8 years and kept it parked in this heated 6 car garage with the rest of his collection. He was in the process of selling off his automobile collection to make room for an in-ground, in-door swimming pool. He only drove this truck about once a week around the neighborhood when he was suffering from “writers block.”
The author had purchased the car in California where he believed it had been since new (I have the original CA plates as well). All of the receipts that were passed along to me are from California mechanics. I have extensive receipts detailing years of maintenance; along with the original owners manual. These receipts include a full engine rebuild on 6/98 at 92,419 miles along with thousands worth of other repairs completed the same year. With the mileage now at 104,101 (this will change as I drive it daily), this documents that the truck has only been driven 12k miles in the last 16 years. Additionally, I have a receipt documenting the mileage in 1985 was 88,551. The documentation shows that the current mileage is accurate.
After exchanging cash for the title, I set off on my drive home. Not knowing the capabilities of these vehicles, and concerned with the lack of road time over the years, I contemplated my route. I was apprehensive to take the most direct route as it included a steep 4,000 foot climb over Mt. Hood. However, the alternate and flatter route increased the travel time by 1 hour according to my GPS. I decided to take my chances and climb the mountain. After a quick fill up, I started my 140+ mile, 2.5 hour trip.
I was amazed by this trucks performance. At no time was I ever passed on the hills or climb over the mountain; there is absolutely no shortage of power. This truck cruised at 60-70mph without a problem. I drove non-stop for 2.5 hours grinning ear to ear.
Since completing the restoration a few weeks ago, I’ve used this truck as my daily driver almost exclusively. It fires up without hesitation, drives straight and true and is truly amazing mechanically. This is far and away the most fun car I’ve ever owned. It is truly a joy to drive. I constantly get thumbs up, grins or comments by everyone who sees it. It’s nearly impossible to not have a conversation at every stop light.
Within the last month I have completed the following:
New OEM upholstery
New OEM headliner
New OEM sun visors
New OEM wheels
New OEM hub caps
New OEM front bumper
New OEM side mirrors
New OEM starter
New 31” tires
New brakes all around
New fly wheels all around
New wheel bearings all around
New brake lines
New battery cables
Oil change
Rebuilt steering box
Rebuilt wiper motor
This truck has EXTREMELY LOW MILES and has a CLEAN TITLE. It has NO ACCIDENTS OR BODY RUST (only very minor surface rust on undercarriage, and where the paint has been scratched or worn away, which is to be expected for a 46 year old truck with original paint). However there is no cancer anywhere on the truck. This is a truck that can (and already has) literally last a lifetime and be passed from generation to generation.
Interior: All the soft parts are brand new OEM materials
Exterior: 100% original
Mechanically: EVERYTHING WORKS on the truck as it should. The engine runs very strong with NO SMOKING, KNOCKS OR LEAKS. The 4WD shifts effortlessly and works amazing.
The first thing I do with all my Land Cruiser purchases, whether or not they run great, is bring them to a mechanic to have them gone through. I brought this to Land Cruiser NW (a local shop that works on Land Cruisers exclusively) to have them go through the car. I just want the piece of mind that I’m delivering something without mechanical problems. Upon my arrival, every employee came out to see this rare find.
I wanted to make sure it started, stopped and drove perfectly. I also wanted to be sure to keep everything original. I guess the only thing that’s not original on this truck is the tastefully chosen oversized tires and the memory foam under the new OEM upholstery.
The paint was never a question for me; I had to keep it original and untouched. I can’t justify covering up the patina that took 46 years for nature to create. Also, it still has an amazing shine.
If you know about these trucks, and have seen others, you know what an EXTREMELY RARE find this one is. It is nearly impossible to find a 100% ORIGINAL FJ40. These trucks are only increasing in value and are widely popular across all generations and demographics.
If you don’t know of the FJ40’s reliability and versatility, do your homework. I challenge you to find any negative comments on any website. In my opinion, these are the best trucks ever made. This is a proven truck with years of reliability.
to see 160+ additional photos…
This is the rarest of the rare...An all original, uncut, unmolested, rust free 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. This wasn’t a barn find, it was a heated garage find!
I purchased this amazing truck from an critically acclaimed author at his sprawling estate. He had owned the truck for over 8 years and kept it parked in this heated 6 car garage with the rest of his collection. He was in the process of selling off his automobile collection to make room for an in-ground, in-door swimming pool. He only drove this truck about once a week around the neighborhood when he was suffering from “writers block.”
The author had purchased the car in California where he believed it had been since new (I have the original CA plates as well). All of the receipts that were passed along to me are from California mechanics. I have extensive receipts detailing years of maintenance; along with the original owners manual. These receipts include a full engine rebuild on 6/98 at 92,419 miles along with thousands worth of other repairs completed the same year. With the mileage now at 104,101 (this will change as I drive it daily), this documents that the truck has only been driven 12k miles in the last 16 years. Additionally, I have a receipt documenting the mileage in 1985 was 88,551. The documentation shows that the current mileage is accurate.
After exchanging cash for the title, I set off on my drive home. Not knowing the capabilities of these vehicles, and concerned with the lack of road time over the years, I contemplated my route. I was apprehensive to take the most direct route as it included a steep 4,000 foot climb over Mt. Hood. However, the alternate and flatter route increased the travel time by 1 hour according to my GPS. I decided to take my chances and climb the mountain. After a quick fill up, I started my 140+ mile, 2.5 hour trip.
I was amazed by this trucks performance. At no time was I ever passed on the hills or climb over the mountain; there is absolutely no shortage of power. This truck cruised at 60-70mph without a problem. I drove non-stop for 2.5 hours grinning ear to ear.
Since completing the restoration a few weeks ago, I’ve used this truck as my daily driver almost exclusively. It fires up without hesitation, drives straight and true and is truly amazing mechanically. This is far and away the most fun car I’ve ever owned. It is truly a joy to drive. I constantly get thumbs up, grins or comments by everyone who sees it. It’s nearly impossible to not have a conversation at every stop light.
Within the last month I have completed the following:
New OEM upholstery
New OEM headliner
New OEM sun visors
New OEM wheels
New OEM hub caps
New OEM front bumper
New OEM side mirrors
New OEM starter
New 31” tires
New brakes all around
New fly wheels all around
New wheel bearings all around
New brake lines
New battery cables
Oil change
Rebuilt steering box
Rebuilt wiper motor
This truck has EXTREMELY LOW MILES and has a CLEAN TITLE. It has NO ACCIDENTS OR BODY RUST (only very minor surface rust on undercarriage, and where the paint has been scratched or worn away, which is to be expected for a 46 year old truck with original paint). However there is no cancer anywhere on the truck. This is a truck that can (and already has) literally last a lifetime and be passed from generation to generation.
Interior: All the soft parts are brand new OEM materials
Exterior: 100% original
Mechanically: EVERYTHING WORKS on the truck as it should. The engine runs very strong with NO SMOKING, KNOCKS OR LEAKS. The 4WD shifts effortlessly and works amazing.
The first thing I do with all my Land Cruiser purchases, whether or not they run great, is bring them to a mechanic to have them gone through. I brought this to Land Cruiser NW (a local shop that works on Land Cruisers exclusively) to have them go through the car. I just want the piece of mind that I’m delivering something without mechanical problems. Upon my arrival, every employee came out to see this rare find.
I wanted to make sure it started, stopped and drove perfectly. I also wanted to be sure to keep everything original. I guess the only thing that’s not original on this truck is the tastefully chosen oversized tires and the memory foam under the new OEM upholstery.
The paint was never a question for me; I had to keep it original and untouched. I can’t justify covering up the patina that took 46 years for nature to create. Also, it still has an amazing shine.
If you know about these trucks, and have seen others, you know what an EXTREMELY RARE find this one is. It is nearly impossible to find a 100% ORIGINAL FJ40. These trucks are only increasing in value and are widely popular across all generations and demographics.
If you don’t know of the FJ40’s reliability and versatility, do your homework. I challenge you to find any negative comments on any website. In my opinion, these are the best trucks ever made. This is a proven truck with years of reliability.
