For Sale 1978 Toyota FJ40 Smurf - Portland - Very Nice

Year

1978

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Location

United States

Not mine but it's my fav to date, blue and 78... and great condition. What's not to like?

$24,000 FIRM

1978 Toyota FJ40 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

I purchased this FJ close to 4 years ago. The prior owner was from Texas and did a cosmetic...

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I purchased this FJ close to 4 years ago. The prior owner was from Texas and did a cosmetic refurbishment (2013-2015) that included a a bare metal repaint inside and out, new weatherstripping and rubber trim, and new badging. The paint is a factory color scheme and the interior has a bed liner sprayed on the floor and sides.
It's powered by a factory 2F 4.2 liter inline-six mated to a 4-speed manual transmission w/ 135hp when new. It has a 2" lift with Atturo Blade A/T tires. The rig is mechanically sound as I have put close to $12K into it since I bought it - inclusive of clutch, starter, rebuilt front end, ,wheel bearings, master cylinder, gas tank +++ . All work was done by Landcruiser NW in Portland. Mechanically it's in great shape to add to the body refurbishment done by the prior owner. I have put 9K on it since I have owned it. The odometer reads 98K but recently stopped - the prior owner couldn't certify the miles when I bought it at 90K.
The price is not negotiable.

 

[777Gage]

And if my eyes are correct, it has AC.....bonus!

 

[DuckBone]

Was almost ready to bust my budget for this one as it checks a lot of the right boxes: ‘75-78, Sky Blue, original engine, etc.

Contacted the owner and he has no details from the restoration. He bought it off BAT. Speedo/odometer doesn’t work, A/C doesn’t work, and has some rust showing up on the rear sill.

Still seems like a decent rig, but the issues above coupled with the aftermarket seats, rhino lined interior, and engine compartment have ruled it out for me.

Am I being too picky?

 

[bluemud]

Was almost ready to bust my budget for this one as it checks a lot of the right boxes: ‘75-78, Sky Blue, original engine, etc.

Contacted the owner and he has no details from the restoration. He bought it off BAT. Speedo/odometer doesn’t work, A/C doesn’t work, and has some rust showing up on the rear sill.

Still seems like a decent rig, but the issues above coupled with the aftermarket seats, rhino lined interior, and engine compartment have ruled it out for me.

Am I being too picky?

Not to picky. It all depends on what you want and what you are willing to change, if changes are even possible. Factor that into your price. I feel like half of these sellers either don’t have info or can’t be bothered to share the info. One guy asked me if we “were
done” after 3 questions.

It is a beautiful car - another one will come along but maybe price can be adjusted for the issues. If you know what it would cost to fix, shoot him a fair offer.

 

[oakweb]

Am I being too picky?

No such thing! Stay tuned there's always more to review

 

[bhsdriller]

Was almost ready to bust my budget for this one as it checks a lot of the right boxes: ‘75-78, Sky Blue, original engine, etc.

Contacted the owner and he has no details from the restoration. He bought it off BAT. Speedo/odometer doesn’t work, A/C doesn’t work, and has some rust showing up on the rear sill.

Still seems like a decent rig, but the issues above coupled with the aftermarket seats, rhino lined interior, and engine compartment have ruled it out for me.

Am I being too picky?

Here's the BAT auction, sold for 24k in 2016

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

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