SOLD 1978 FJ40 California Blue Plated 100% original rust free body. (1 Viewer)

Year

1978

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Location

Pismo Beach, California United States

Mileage

106500

Color

Blue

1978 FJ40 uncut and 100% rust free. Runs and drives better than any FJ40 out there that I have owned or driven ( I have personally owned 30+ Landcruiser’s and 20 of them have been 40 Series) 60+ mph on freeway and steer with one finger. Tracks straight as an arrow and zero rattles in cab etc this is a tight well maintained FJ40 ! Must see and drive to appreciate this one. Jim C carb rebuild, OME Dakar 2 1/2 “ lift, 33” BFG mud tires. Odometer says 6500+ miles so 106,500 miles. I am helping a friend and selling it for him.
Clean California Title is in his name and he has owned it since 2008 and has lived on his property in Paso Robles, CA. It was repainted 25 plus years ago prior to his ownership. Given the mint original paint showing thru in a few spots I would bet with a steam cleaner you could remove the repaint and expose the original Paint. Only modification that is not stock besides the lift is the auxiliary gas tank. He is the 3rd owner and the original owner towed it behind his RV out to the Mojave desert to explore. It got a small dent on passenger running board and fender back then on one of his Mojave trips (see pic). The original paint is visible in many spots where the repaint has peeled away exposing mint original paint. No idea why he repainted it 25+ years ago but it was done…
Upholstery is in great shape. Original California Blue Plates!! 100%smog intact and passed with clean numbers. He is asking 30k OBO. Let me know if you need specific pictures or information.

 

[78crzr]

To date not one person from Mud or Craigs List has actually come in person to look at it and drive it. (A couple FaceTime calls but no one in person) I can guarantee that the first person to actually see and drive this will see the value here and be amazed at this deal. Zero Rust, all original 1978 metal and it runs and drives so smooth. The owner had his eye on a Sailboat. 29k with all of the OEM parts..
I would love this to stay at my house in my fleet but I have 3 Cruisers already and the 4th one was a big no from the tower

Seriously considered this rig but ended up moving forward on a local 40 purchase instead. Unfortunately no room for a second 40. This definitely appears to be a clean example at a very good price! GLWS!

 

[777Gage]

To date not one person from Mud or Craigs List has actually come in person to look at it and drive it. (A couple FaceTime calls but no one in person) I can guarantee that the first person to actually see and drive this will see the value here and be amazed at this deal. Zero Rust, all original 1978 metal and it runs and drives so smooth. The owner had his eye on a Sailboat. 29k with all of the OEM parts..
I would love this to stay at my house in my fleet but I have 3 Cruisers already and the 4th one was a big no from the tower

I enjoyed our conversation about it and do not doubt the condition one single bit. If I were to come look at it, I'm leaving with it.
But like mentioned above, to add another LC to my current address is a 100% luxury currently, and the "control tower" already thinks we've got a used car lot. (I passed on a White 97 FJ80 for the same comments from the tower......) But another 40 she's signed off on already.

However, the additional fact my current work project ends the first week of December, and the next paying project is still not finalized for the first of the year. Needs vs wants is a priority now

 

[CRZR45]

Sold pending funds.. Thanks for all the comments and it’s off to a good home and going to a Mudder!