For Sale 1980 Hj47

Location

United States

Looking to get a feel of what my 47 is worth to possibly sell? Any thoughts? View attachment 1237405View attachment 1237405

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[bugsnbikes]

any pics of the body pre- "lipstick on a pig" paint?

In general 'new paint' is not a good look unless pics of it prior can bolster the no rust claims.

Theres a few in L.A. with rust that werent getting $10k--- So rust generally can play a $20k swing and if i were a buyer..........id run from fresh painted ones without documentation of "whats underneath".

 

[FJ404345]

any pics of the body pre- "lipstick on a pig" paint?

In general 'new paint' is not a good look unless pics of it prior can bolster the no rust claims.

Theres a few in L.A. with rust that werent getting $10k--- So rust generally can play a $20k swing and if i were a buyer..........id run from fresh painted ones without documentation of "whats underneath".

@bugsnbikes , this is your third negative opinion

Weird you only write these fantastic beautiful negative comments, that are btw very helpfull for the mudmember seller, on the 43,45, and 47 series for sale section, and not in the 40 section for sale section.

It is obvious for all of us you have some issues there.

 

[bugsnbikes]

Call me a skeptic: but ive read too many posts of people having bought off ebay , or craigslist, or elsewhere-

"low mile" - only to find out its an odo rollback after purchase
"low rust" - only to find out it was a coverup imported rust bucket throw away rig
"original" - only to find out theres 3 different rigs cobbled together.

if the seller is truly interested in finding out the "value" of his rig........he can simply learn how people come to that determination. I dont think asking what the rig was like prior to paint is that out of line. He may know......or he may have bought it from MUSHRO.

having driven across many a states only to find out that what one person deems "low rust" only to put my finger thru a pile of paint rocker panel or two........ive learned to ask questions and be skeptical.

The easiest solution is simply to have a cruiserhead who knows these rigs/ values to go have a look and give an estimate.

Theres an Aussie one up in Seattle that probably wont get $3k
The last 47 i looked at was $10k and after seeing would have been a solid $8k rig.
One in my area is going for $22k and could easily fetch $30k on ebay.

So really quite a range of what these can be worth - nature of the beast.

 

[bugsnbikes]

oh- no particular issue with 43 -45 - 47s.........just every other country seems to put their rusty junk that we never got on a boat to the good ol U.S.A and think they can slap paint on em and sell em for $35k

Unlike our Canadian friends north of us.....we dont like rust. They seem to have an affinity for the stuff- cultivate it like a fine wine and then dangle all sorts of diesel things around it and wait for the magic 25 year rule to hit



stop sending rusty crap.........we only want the good stuff.

 

[DesertEmu]

I think or have a feeling guys who sell these trucks painted fifteen times over and ask $60,000 bid them up with there friends I noticed a few. And another thing is that orange fj45 for $99,000 look close you will see where the paint is dripping and dried.

It sucks for the guys that are honest.

 

[DesertEmu]

Also for bugsnbikes you make legit points and you are correct people from all over are selling there trucks to the USA.

As it goes for us Canadians yes we have rusty trucks and some are solid.

I would guess South American trucks are going to be hitting the USA market more and more.

 

[skipsfj40]

Hey guys.

I think or have a feeling guys who sell these trucks painted fifteen times over and ask $60,000 bid them up with there friends I noticed a few. And another thing is that orange fj45 for $99,000 look close you will see where the paint is dripping and dried.

It sucks for the guys that are honest.

Hey guys. I'm not a flipper nor a guy who's trying to make a fast buck here.. I bought this from a friend of mine who imported it in 2010 from Australia. It was used alot by him camping up in the mountains out west. The inside was all scratched up so I had it repainted professionally nothing was cut out, replaced, no bond just sanded and repainted. I do have alot of pics to show. We have done nothing to the undercarriage or the outside of this troopy. It's currently in the same condition it was when it was imported. I'm the 2nd owner of it since bought some years back. We drive it all over for camping and to go to outdoor expos..

 

[bugsnbikes]

Generally- thats exactly what is nice to see........someone who imports one for themselves is generally going to look for a quality rig to start with. And if your friend wanted to keep a quality rig in the family and pass it on to you- then all the more likely its a "keeper" and not a bucket.

PIcs of original pre- fixed shape is simply going to validate the dollar value. IF it happened to be repainted in its original color......even better for value/price as people tend to pay a premium for authenticity.

The more info the better as far as restoration and landing top dollar.

I love poking fun at Canadians having lived in Toronto for 3 years and some of the best people and times. All rust affinity and Maple Leafs sucking aside..... My hope is that Trump doesnt come take all your oil and set up casinos and liberate your women.

 

[DesertEmu]

It comes down to what someone is willing to pay for your truck skipsfj40.

 

[bugsnbikes]

pics?

 

[thenative1]

Hey SkipsFJ40! I have a similar RHD Troopy ('84 FJ45) and it's important to remember that while the Mud community is amazing in terms of its willingness to share opinions and expertise on all things FJ related, it is notoriously cheap (trending towards negative) when it comes to evaluating purchase price. I would say that your Troopy would sell in a heartbeat for $25k here on Mud. And just as likely, with a little time you can/will sell it in the open market for $35k. GLWS!

 

[40Flipper]

I have 2 troopies, both 1980's with rebuilt 2H. I would say $25k easily. Looks great.

Aussie ones that have "rust" usually have very minor bits. Its rare to find rotted out hulks from AU. Bodywork and paint is much much cheaper to get done in AU which is why many are reprayed or worked on. the difference is that Aussies aren't starting with swiss-cheese disasters that need tons of bondo like we have here in the states. I would feel FAR more comfortable buying 40 year old toyota metal from AU sight unseen than buying a resprayed 40 from Minnesota.

There are plenty of unscrupulous dealers that sell these for crazy money or at least try to. I think $25-30k all day is very reasonable.

That said, MUD is the last place to sell if you want top dollar. I love MUD but most people here aren't active buyers.

 

[stainless 40/45]

I disagree with you guys on the price of $25,000 and not to be a jerk I just don't think a RHD rig would sell at that price,and not here on mud. Maybe if you parked it in some exclusive ski town or in the hamptons some one would bite. I would like to see it on eBay with a BIN price of $25,000 and see what happens. I would love to be wrong on this as I have a RHD troopie Arkana, although not as nice a paint job and gas model. 40flipper I'm surprised you think it will fetch that kind of money, have you ever sold any of your RHD rigs for that much. I know I haven't, most I ever got was I think $12,000 for an 82lx 40. I know you bought more from oz then me so you might have a better grasp on prices now. In any case I think I'm a bit more realistic then you guys. I have nothing to gain or lose its just my opinion. My troopie I will never sell I'm leaving it to my grandson who is 4 now,unless I change my will which ain't gonna happen.

Best of luck (not perfunctory)

 

[cbmontgo]

Hey SkipsFJ40! I have a similar RHD Troopy ('84 FJ45) and it's important to remember that while the Mud community is amazing in terms of its willingness to share opinions and expertise on all things FJ related, it is notoriously cheap (trending towards negative) when it comes to evaluating purchase price. I would say that your Troopy would sell in a heartbeat for $25k here on Mud. And just as likely, with a little time you can/will sell it in the open market for $35k. GLWS!

This.

 

[whitey45]

I agree, however, my buddy just sold his clean 81 hj47 troopy here in silicone valley for 24k. Super rich family and just wanted a cool safari truck. They dont bring that with enthusiest who know they are buying a 100 hp brick in the wind! Rhd definately slows potentail buyers. Its not for everybody, but not a big deal either. Really not sure why a 40 brings more money than a comparable troopy?

 

[skipsfj40]

Hey SkipsFJ40! I have a similar RHD Troopy ('84 FJ45) and it's important to remember that while the Mud community is amazing in terms of its willingness to share opinions and expertise on all things FJ related, it is notoriously cheap (trending towards negative) when it comes to evaluating purchase price. I would say that your Troopy would sell in a heartbeat for $25k here on Mud. And just as likely, with a little time you can/will sell it in the open market for $35k. GLWS!

I've noticed that...been visiting numerous other posts on here and am amazed on all the negatives, even on other really nice rigs being viewed negative......

 

[Paraglider]

A guy here where I live imported two Aussie HJ47s (so both RHD), both in really good condition but not quite as nice looking as the only pics on this one show, no awning, no tent, no rear seats, etc. and a couple of small things that needed fixing, plus the more expensive one had about 450k kms on it. He sold one for about $30k and the other was advertised for $37k and is no longer being advertised so I assume is gone. Don't know the final price but am sure it was not far away from $37k since the one that sold for about $30k was being advertised for $33k. (All in USD)