SOLD Alexandria, VA: 1978 Mustard USDM FJ40

[Flatlanderfj40]

That's a really good price. If we didn't have our Mustard '76 already I would buy it.

Similar thoughts!!! I need more garage space….mustard makes me drool

 

[BombCity]

I don't need a 40. I don't need a 40. I don't need a 40...

 

[rex in bama]

It was me. I can assure you that money isn’t the issue, but so many guys on car forums have it all figured out.

First, let me say that the seller is top notch. I’ve bought, enjoyed and sold a lot of classic 4x4’s (I’m not an flipper, I’m a car nut and want them all but can only have one at a time due to space and busy family life). The seller’s communication, transparency and willingness to provide any and all information is what every potential buyer hopes for. I have zero reservations about this 40 and its condition as represented.

Back to my issue, it actually wasn’t my wife as much as my 10 yr old and 6 yr old boys. They (and my wife, too) suddenly had strong feelings about my 60 when I was prepping it for a couple of potential buyers to look at. All was fine until this stage, as this was post-deposit. I don’t have room for two “toy” cars in my garage, and no the 60 sale wasn’t contingent on me getting this 40. I’m actually still trying to get them to come around, but they have valid points about uses with the 60 that we’d give up with a 40. I’ve had old cars that were just for me, and it zaps the fun when some or all of the family can’t come along. This was an 11th hour development. I was actually arranging shipping for the 40 when the family hit me with all their concerns and terrible timing. So now everyone can stop inserting their bs and get back to positive comments about this great 40.

This 40 is sweet and makes me wish I had the room for another. Your family story reminds me of mine. I essentially sold the 80 and got a 40 in the same weekend and w/o “permission”. Created a fuss and, in particular, an upset daughter. That was until she rode in the 40 for the first time. I think the quote from her was something like “I’m not mad at you anymore… this is cool”.

 

[78Mustard]

Truck is sold.