Value of a 70 series (1 Viewer)

[LTChip]

Trying to figure out what the value of a BJ70 is in the US Market.
Truck in question is super clean 1986 model, gasoline engine, 5 speed, with 52k miles "original" - AC and power windows -everything functional
Claims to be a "survivor" with original paint - but of course tough to say
Seller is asking $35k

 

[coldtaco]

You sure it’s a BJ70? This usually is a 3B Diesel engine. Get a picture of the firewall tag.

 

[LTChip]

You sure it’s a BJ70? This usually is a 3B Diesel engine. Get a picture of the firewall tag.

Sorry for the confusion on my part (ignorance) - I am not sure - in fact it probably is not - it has a gas engine - I can get a photo and post it here - I just meant it is a 70 series - it is a 3 door SWB model LHD.

 

[OGBeno]

1986 model for $35K?!?!?



I assume it’s a “restored” truck from South America...

 

[nonstopbike]

Seems high to me, as i've been seeing some go on BaT for $30k with the HZ engine.

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[LTChip]

yeah - I am passing on it....the thing is really clean without any obvious rust except the exhaust - but needs steering, suspension, clutch at a min.
The paint was so good I had a hard time believing it was original but saw no obvious signs of a repaint - even with the excise tax and shipping to get it here - it's probably worth 22-25 max. I offered 26 and got rejected... which was too high probably....miles are not documented but the condition of the truck was really good so they could be original miles

 

[LTChip]

Maybe it was "restored" in SA - meaning stripped down and repainted ? IDK

 

[LTChip]

 

[LTChip]

 

[LTChip]

Freely admit that I am not qualified to make inferences here about work done etc...just curious what more experienced folks have to say

 

[Dprio34]

Well, it was definitely re-painted. After market radio too boot. Rhino / Raptor Lined on front hood and fenders...I wouldn't pay more than 8K.

 

[FJBen]

totally repainted. The hardlines on the firewall are not red. Same with the heater hose lines.

All the rubber parts are cracking and will probably fail anytime now. Not too mention Toyota doesn't use Worm/Drive hose clamps.
Wire splices
Hole in the exhaust
leaky dirty engine/tcase

Look at the wires from the back door to the body. paint overspray.

WAAAY overpriced to begin with, $22K is too much for this. I'm sure there is plenty of other mysteries waiting for whoever purchases this...bondo, rust, wiring, engine woes.

 

[c2dfj45]

I offered 26 and got rejected

I'd say you got lucky

 

[LTChip]

Thanks all - hard pass. learning lots.

 

[bj70_guy]

You dodged a bullet.

 

[FJ73Texas]

If it has zero rust then it is worth saving but not at the seller's asking price...not even at $26K.

 

[FJBen]

Thats actually an FJ73. has the FRP top.



here is a list of the name designations that are pretty common. It’s not all of them, there are a ton of different models.


70/71 series are short wheelbase, soft or hard top
BJ70 3B 4cyl diesel
BJ71 13BT 4 cyl direct injected turbo diesel
FJ70 3F 6cyl gas, carb
FZJ70 1FZ carb 6cyl
FZJ70-fe 1fz fuel injected cyl
HZJ70 1HZ 6 cyl diesel

Short Wheel Base 70 series

73/74 medium wheelbase, soft or FRP top
BJ73 3B 4cyl diesel or Spain VM turbo diesel (Avoid VM)
BJ74 13BT 4cyl direct injected turbo diesel
HZJ73 1HZ 6cyl diesel
FJ73 3F 6cyl gas
FZJ73 1FZ 6cyl carb
FZJ73-fe 1FZFE 6cyl fuel injected
HZJ74 1HZ 6cyl diesel, coil front end
FZJ74 1FZFE 6 cyl fuel injected, coil front end

Medium Wheelbase

75/77 Long Wheel base
These are your troopy/pickups and 77 is 4 door, same basic engine nomenclature

Go here to see some pictures of a ton of the models available. That will give you a lot of information.

Land Cruiser Heritage Museum - Vehicle Collection - https://landcruiserhm.com/museum-collection/vehicle-collection

 

[LTChip]

great resource - thanks

 

[LTChip]

 

[LTChip]

Found out it was purchased for $18,500 from a dealer in FL then imported to PR.