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[RmeAv8r]

I find the 83 more interesting because of the LX badge on the front fender apron. Advantages of the 83 and LX would make it worth more. Does the 78 have a three speed or four speed? I know the three speed is easier to work on but the four speed is a much nicer transmission.

The 83 is a 4 speed.

 

[RmeAv8r]

Flawless except for the bezel. Lol

Hence the term virtually.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

So I have been doing more searching and I found some really nice specimens for sale. Particularly a 1978 FJ 40 with 21000km (approx 13,000 original miles). It is green and next to it is a white 1983 40 with 100,000 km or around 66,000 miles. Both are intriguing but the ‘78 is virtually flawless. The asking price converts to $17,500. It’s out of my price range but dang!
The ‘83 is listed higher at approximately $22,600. It has power steering.

Does the 83 have heat? The green one doesn't look very green on my monitor. Assume it's a respray, non-OEM color?

 

[Living in the Past]

Does the 83 have heat? The green one doesn't look very green on my monitor. Assume it's a respray, non-OEM color?

My guess it does not have a heater. I see a louver in the center of the cowl for the vent. Heater models didn't have the louver after the 76 models if it had the factory heater.

 

[RmeAv8r]

Does the 83 have heat? The green one doesn't look very green on my monitor. Assume it's a respray, non-OEM color?

The ‘78 does not have heat and had a frame off paint job using a light green common here in Saudi, the white ‘83 is factory paint . Both are nice but exceeding my budget. The search continues.

 

[RmeAv8r]

Well I pulled the trigger on a 1983 FJ43. Next is to ship it back to the U.S. A!

 

[RmeAv8r]

Some interior pics.

 

[edmond4822]

Beautiful..