1972 FJ40 value

[murf]

I have a friend that is going to go look at a 1972 FJ40 that is all stock (except wheels have been changed). It has a hard top and is supposed to be in fair/decent condition. With the 3 spd, 4 wheel drum brakes, and the smaller motor, its not as prized as the 76 and above models. Original tan paint, maybe some rust = originated in Washington State. He is trying to find out the miles on it - one of those friend of a friend deals that a guy with some money doesnt want to keep it around anymore cause he doesnt use it much. Not having A/C sure helps that situation im sure. He hasnt advertised it yet from what Ive heard, just came up in conversation.

I know it's not alot to go on, BUT...for you guys that are knee deep into 40's, what is a decent buying price range for an average stock 40 of this vintage?

 

[FJ40LVR]

Low.

Without pics....not much to go on.

 

[splitshot]

I agree, in this market, maybe $3500ish..

 

[msahr]

I paid $3800 for my 71 and it had the stock F engine, 3-speed, but upgraded ManAFre front disk kit, small lift, etc. and no rust so $3500 or so seems fair. If it has rust the price should drop a LOT.

 

[Living in the Past]

When buying this old it is mainly about rust. If it has rust you don't know how bad it is. Most things on a drive train can be updated pretty easy if there are bad. Just bolt on parts. Not so with the tub. I paid under $2K for a 61 with a rusted rear sill last year and that was only bebause it had the correct for that year PTO winch.

This one took over a year before it sold. It was only listed in the CSC's forum. 07 was better times than it are now.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/89487-fj40-sale.html

The tub would have to be real clean and uncut for me to go anywhere near $3500 on a 72.

 

[Scott68FJ40]

I bought my '68 factory soft top about 10 years ago and it sounds much like this one. Mine was a Washington State vehicle that only spent about 6 months there before moving south. Pretty much all stock when I bought it with no rust at all. I paid $2900 for mine.