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Noticed they finished their 4-door FJ28VA (always wondered why some of the 4 doors are VA and others are L?) recently, I believe their plan is to take it to Barrett Jackson again. Obviously will be very curious what it goes for, don't plan to ever sell mine but given how much I've already sunk in it, would sure make me feel better if they fetch a bundle! Here's a link to the instagram story, I'll paste photos too for those lucky folks that aren't on social media. Have to say I'm not crazy about the color palette they chose but each to his own. I want mine to NOT look too much like a Willy's. As with most of these professional restorations, they did a lot of things great, and a few things (mostly in the engine bay) that I would have done more "correctly". Overall they seem to do really good work though. Glad to see another one preserved.
www.instagram.com
Quote from their post:
"It’s a wrap! Our last build for the year
A very special one to wish you all a VERY HAPPY 2022! 
1960 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ28L
This highly collectible and museum quality restored vehicle represents the Holy Grail of Land Cruisers - No more than a handful of this model is known to exist. Three-Year project using OEM, NOS and Handmade Parts.
Meticulously restored to show quality - exceptional original standards by House of Cruisers. There are only two more (4-door) in the US: One is being exhibited at @landcruisermuseum, and the other one was sold in 2020 as a survivor (unrestored) at Barrett-Jackson (both scouted by us @houseofcruisers).
Presented here is truly a collector’s dream! An extremely rare last-year production model of the longest-wheelbase version of the 20 series. These vehicles were produced by Gifu Auto Body Industries (see original emblem in rear-door).
This outstanding FJ28 was painstakingly restored during more than three years to show-quality standards throughout.
Restoration attended to both cosmetic and mechanical aspects. Fully rebuilt period correct - original engine: 3.8-liter F-type 105hp overhead-valve 6-cylinder mated to its original 4-speed transmission, rebuilt original drum brakes, new aluminized exhaust system and fully serviced and re-sealed OEM axles.
The interior is simply stunning, with beautiful color contrast - square upholstery from @relicateleather with matching boots for the gear shift, transfer case selector, and handbrake. Custom mats to protect the floors and all doors equipped with their original chromed handles and knobs. Original cluster + dash switches nicely restored, original steering-wheel, OEM Toyota Tool-bag and yellow Jack, very collectible owner’s manual, rare @toyota original emblems on the hood, Gifu Body original emblem on rear door, rare Japanese emblem in the dash + clean and original chrome strips on the horizontal grille, are just some of the features that makes this Land Cruiser extremely unique and collectible."
House of Cruisers on Instagram: "It’s a wrap! Our last build for the year❤️ A very special one to wish you all a VERY HAPPY 2022! 🍾 1960 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ28L This highly collectible and museum quality restored vehicle represents the Holy Grail o
606 likes, 11 comments - houseofcruisersDecember 31, 2021 on : "It’s a wrap! Our last build for the year❤️ A very special one to wish you all a VERY HAPPY 2022! 🍾 1960 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ28...".
www.instagram.com
Quote from their post:
"It’s a wrap! Our last build for the year
A very special one to wish you all a VERY HAPPY 2022! 1960 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ28L
This highly collectible and museum quality restored vehicle represents the Holy Grail of Land Cruisers - No more than a handful of this model is known to exist. Three-Year project using OEM, NOS and Handmade Parts.
Meticulously restored to show quality - exceptional original standards by House of Cruisers. There are only two more (4-door) in the US: One is being exhibited at @landcruisermuseum, and the other one was sold in 2020 as a survivor (unrestored) at Barrett-Jackson (both scouted by us @houseofcruisers).
Presented here is truly a collector’s dream! An extremely rare last-year production model of the longest-wheelbase version of the 20 series. These vehicles were produced by Gifu Auto Body Industries (see original emblem in rear-door).
This outstanding FJ28 was painstakingly restored during more than three years to show-quality standards throughout.
Restoration attended to both cosmetic and mechanical aspects. Fully rebuilt period correct - original engine: 3.8-liter F-type 105hp overhead-valve 6-cylinder mated to its original 4-speed transmission, rebuilt original drum brakes, new aluminized exhaust system and fully serviced and re-sealed OEM axles.
The interior is simply stunning, with beautiful color contrast - square upholstery from @relicateleather with matching boots for the gear shift, transfer case selector, and handbrake. Custom mats to protect the floors and all doors equipped with their original chromed handles and knobs. Original cluster + dash switches nicely restored, original steering-wheel, OEM Toyota Tool-bag and yellow Jack, very collectible owner’s manual, rare @toyota original emblems on the hood, Gifu Body original emblem on rear door, rare Japanese emblem in the dash + clean and original chrome strips on the horizontal grille, are just some of the features that makes this Land Cruiser extremely unique and collectible."
..but I'm having fun learning how to bend and shape metal 
. Remember to enjoy the journey.
