- Year
- 1973
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Winter Haven, Florida 33821 United States
- Color
- Beige
I saw this one listed on BaT 11 miles from me so I went over and took a look. Auction ended without it selling. The used car manager told me he had it listed for $45k and it was a "slow bleed" so he can afford to just sit on it for a while. But, then he told me $35k for a local quick and easy sale. It is definitely not an Aqualu aluminum tub, magnet stuck in multiple spots. I got up under it best I could with my surgery and did not see the typical New Jersey rust & rot (seems like I remember reading it came from NJ). Or it has been cut out and replaced. Looked solid under there. Rear fender wells replaced with diamond plate. I tried twice unsuccessfully to climb up in it, but too soon after surgery. I’m sure my son would bounce up in there like a squirrel climbing a tree. Cranks and runs good. For anyone up north I notice the dangling household plug of what I think was for a block heater (don’t need that here! LOL). For just a once in a while toy, or if someone lives in a mild climate that doesn’t get as hot as it does here and wants to drive it more (no A/C added in all the mods), and has a tall garage opening, it might be fun for you. It does also have bead lockers, including the spare. Oh, and it does have a factory stereo opening in the dash (wish mine did) but the aftermarket stuff that's installed up behind there would block you from ever putting a stereo in the opening. That's a shame. The lift puts it at 7 1/2 feet tall, but my garage is only 6 feet 10 1/2 inches tall. The sales manager said he didn't think it would even fit if I let the air out of the tires. It's not perfect, a little rust coming from hinges and some paint and/or Bondo chipping around and a long some edges, but if it suits your fancy, give them a call.
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Cummins-Powered 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 5-Speed
Bid for the chance to own a Cummins-Powered 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #241,468.
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