SOLD Toronto : 1983 Land Cruiser FJ45

Year

1983

Vehicle Model

1. 45 Series

Mileage

5957

Color

Beige

I purchased this vehicle in 2014 in Qatar. Since returning to Toronto, its been in an underground garage. I have Ontario plates.

I enjoyed driving / repairing it. I've replaced several parts, mainly original Toyota / OEM parts. I've documented my adventures here :
Qatar FJ45 Project - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/qatar-fj45-project.815153/
Qatar Exploration for FJ40's!! - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/qatar-exploration-for-fj40s.791085/

But the time has come to sell it and move on to new adventures. The engine / gearbox / clutch is in great shape, but there are surface rust / scratches / wear-and-tear on the body. Its not perfect...but this classic is 40 years old and still runs. There is a small dent on the front left fender (due to an overzealous tow-truck driver).

Details are as follows :

• Original 2F petrol engine
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Stock power steering (with a small / minor leak)
• Stock AC (refrigerant gas to be replaced). No heat.
• Original AM radio (missing a few buttons / no speaker)
• Custom bucket seats with a traditional fabric (Original bench seats are included – upholstery needs repair)
• No smog control.

My FJ45 has Ontario plates; I have all the import paperwork. Vehicle is located in Toronto, Canada. I am looking for CA$45,000 [US$40,000] or best offer. Please message me if you have any questions / interest.


List of Repairs

• 2015
  • Steering Column Support
  • Tie-rods
  • Knuckles
  • Ignition Key Repair
  • Speed Cable
  • Replaced Instrument Cluster
• 2017
  • Temperature & Oil Pressure Senders
  • Radiator Fan
  • Radiator Flushing & replacement of rubber hoses
  • Fuel Filter
• 2018
  • Rag Joint
  • Power Steering Pump
  • Power Steering Gear Box repair
  • Headlight
• 2019
  • Body Mounts (truck end)
  • Exhaust Muffler & pipe
  • Clutch Plate & Assembly
  • Radiator Water Pump
  • Paint Truck Body
• 2020
  • Timing Belt & Gaskets
  • Crank Shaft Seals
  • Crank Shaft Pulley
• 2023
  • Rear Brake Cylinders (x2)
  • Radiator Repair & flush
• 2024
  • New Seat Covers (to be installed)
  • Clutch fluid flush

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[AYM707]

additional photos'

 

[AYM707]

and a few more...

 

[seatosummit]

Beautiful example! Looks like it has been 464 Beige since it left the factory. Do you know the story on whether that is the original paint?

 

[Sirrattles]

Did this truck sell?

 

[AYM707]

Did this truck sell?

hi @Sirrattles - nope; she's still with me. I spent the winter adjusting the carburetor / flushing the clutch and other fun stuff. Also got new car seat covers. If you are still interested, let me know if you need any specific details.

Cheers
Amer

 

[AYM707]

I will be posting this on BAT hopefully within a week. I will add a link when it goes live. Please bid there. Thank you for support.

 

[Bear]

Good luck !

 

[AYM707]

The auction is finally live!!! No Reserve: 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Pickup - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-toyota-land-cruiser-fj45-15/

Closes 5th March at 2:35 pm (PST)

 

[Yellow Jacket]

I don’t want to ask this question on BAT and impact the auction.

In my reading it looks like all trucks regardless of age get hit with a 25% import tax at the border. Is that correct?

25 year rule seems to only apply to emissions rules.

 

[AYM707]

I don’t want to ask this question on BAT and impact the auction.

In my reading it looks like all trucks regardless of age get hit with a 25% import tax at the border. Is that correct?

25 year rule seems to only apply to emissions rules.

Thanks @Yellow Jacket

I just checked ChatGPT & it does say there is an import duty 25%...so guess no US buyer is going to buy it. That means ..... I'm screwed.

 

[Yellow Jacket]

I was really hoping I was missing something because I wanted to bid. Maybe someone will chime in. ChatGPT isn’t always right.

 

[AYM707]

I was really hoping I was missing something because I wanted to bid. Maybe someone will chime in. ChatGPT isn’t always right.

bid for it, i'm sure there is a loop hole. / ChatGPT is wrong. There are so many FJ45's being importing into the US, I cant believe everyone paying 25%. maybe i give you a different sales receipt.

 

[ace10]

Anyone with an internet connection is able to view the selling price of a BaT listing with a simple googling of the VIN.
Customs fraud is probably not a great idea.

Just sayin

 

[AYM707]

Anyone with an internet connection is able to view the selling price of a BaT listing with a simple googling of the VIN.
Customs fraud is probably not a great idea.

Just sayin

that's a good point!! did not think of that. But how are people importing FJ45's?

 

[Bluedog34]

16,500.00 sold price!

 

[AYM707]

I don’t want to ask this question on BAT and impact the auction.

In my reading it looks like all trucks regardless of age get hit with a 25% import tax at the border. Is that correct?

25 year rule seems to only apply to emissions rules.

I know its a bit late, but now understand the 25% duty does not apply to classic vehicles / pickup's. That's how all these Kei pickups are entering the US.

 

[Yellow Jacket]

I know its a bit late, but now understand the 25% duty does not apply to classic vehicles / pickup's. That's how all these Kei pickups are entering the US.

Source?

 

[AYM707]

Source?

a youtube video i was watching on how easy it is to import a kei truck. i'm sure it will hold up in court