Wanted Advice on 78 FJ40

Hi,
I came across this 1978 FJ40 for sale locally and in the process of trying to do a little research discovered your forum and a wealth of Toyota FJ40 knowledge well above mine. I would appreciate it if any of you could take a look at the link below and let me know what you think about the quality of the work performed, it's value, and anything else that you think may be relevant.
1978 Toyota FJ40 for sale serving San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Fremont, and Saratoga, CA FJ40269326 - Stevens Creek Scion.
thanks,
Jon

 

[hardstatic]

Limited info provided in the Craigslist listing, but what are the collective thoughts on this 1982 FJ40?
1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
It's one town away, so I could easily take a look at it in person.

It's a typical scam, stay away from this one.

 

[Kanogy]

I agree. It looks very clean and is a great price for an '82. Be careful of scam ads though. If it is what is represented it will likely sell fast. Go look at it as soon as possible...

Well, it's starting to look like a scam. I received the following response from the seller:
"From: Scott Severs [mailto:scottsevers77@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 6:18 PM
To: Jon
Subject: Re: FW: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40


Thank you for your interest in my 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser the price is $14,000.

It’s in perfect condition, always garaged, no known problems, everything works as it should. Title is clear. I have it since 2006, Will pass the inspection without any problems.

I'm selling the truck for this price because I'm a sergeant in the United States Army and I’ve been sent to United Kingdom, Europe due to the refugees and migrants problem and I’ll stay here (in United Kingdom) for at least 1 year, so it has to go, unfortunately.


At the moment, the truck is in storage in North Dakota.


Let me know if you’re interested so I can explain you how we can do this deal. I'm responsible for shipping, delivery and handling to your location in any U.S. state.

Of course you can choose not to buy the truck if you do not like it. If is not as presented, would be within your rights to refuse the deal.

The truck is priced for a fast sale, if you don't have all the money or you need the loan, good luck buying another one.

Let me know if you want more pictures.

Thank you"

I decided to play along and sent him the following:
"Thanks for your service to our country. Your truck sounds great. I have the cash so no need for a loan.

I’m originally from North Dakota and still have a bunch of relatives there. Let me know where it is in storage and I will arrange for one of them to come by and take a look at it."

 

[rorkis]

Scam

 

[bri2370]

My 40 for sale in ATL. $35K Its on CL Atlanta.