For Sale Worth the Drive?

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United States

I've been casually looking to purchase another FJ40 for about 6 months. And the local Southern CA market is the worst I've ever seen it, to many people being told they've got the unicorn of the "rare" FJ40 sitting in their front yard........

So I've got the opportunity to take a drive North of the Bay Area for a 78, 116k original miles, original motor, original paint, (except a passenger fender repair), original headliner, original SoCal vehicle, passes CA smog, starts right up. Pretty much unmolested.
Small bit of rust on rear corners, and surface rust under the mat in the back.

Been in the same family for over 25 years, granddad passed away and the daughter is looking to sell it. She used to be a student of my Dads years ago, Super, great seller, and emotionally attached to her dads 40, (understandably) also educated on their value.


Immediate needs - Tires - (so far)

Here's a few pics

 

[777Gage]

A few more....

 

[777Gage]

And the last

 

[CanyonLX]

seems like a decent buy. Being in socal myself...you will not find something similar down here, for that price.

 

[swamp-thing]

Sort of seems like a no brainer if that’s your budget, is the drive somehow really far and not worth the effort? Also, cash is king and if you show up with stacks of foldin’ money maybe you can negotiate some — everything is too expensive when you’re a buyer, and worth a lot more when you’re a seller — pretty typical.
If you get it, flip the bezel before you even think about driving it home, or you’ll get pulled over by the Bezel Police. Hahaha

Compare that “rust” with some of the incredible s*** piles out there and it will probably start to look pretty good. Just sayin’

 

[overton]

Go get that sucker

 

[TheHardWay]

Dude, if you pass on it, let me know. Second in line!

 

[oakweb]

My fav year, not my fav color, looks good to me for the price. Fenders are easily replaced

 

[Wis62]

I can’t believe you had to ask, but since you did, yeah, worth the drive.

 

[edmond4822]

Hello Gage

@Camper Dave,,, He has a great looking 1976 FJ40, same color as the one you found in SF
Reach out to him and ask him about his FJ40. I know he is going to put it up for sale in the next few weeks.
He is close, drive down and see it before you head towards SF..

GL

 

[mtrdud]

In today's market that's a good price. You better not let it be known where and who because it will be gone asap.

 

[whitey45]

I’m in the Bay Area and heading north up to Mendocino tomorrow, could possibly put some eyes on it for you if it’s in my way. Looks like a solid Cali rig at a decent price!

 

[777Gage]

Thanks whitey45, I appreciate the offer!

As of now, I've got an appointment Saturday to see it in person. If something changes, I'll touch base with you asap.

 

[TheHardWay]

Oh boy - take lots of pictures!

 

[PacificaFJ40]

I’ve been watching a similar one up here in the bay area that was posted on CL for 35k a month ago. I wonder if this is the same vehicle?

 

[Wis62]

Ok. It’s Sunday. Did you buy it?

 

[777Gage]

I’ve been watching a similar one up here in the bay area that was posted on CL for 35k a month ago. I wonder if this is the same vehicle?

No, I saw that one as well. Out of my price range and for that money there's a few on here that I would buy instead.

 

[777Gage]

Ok. It’s Sunday. Did you buy it?

I do have a deal in place to buy it, but had to continue my trip to Boise instead of taking it. My sister's husband suddenly passed away from a heart attack........ For now it's held for me, I'll be arranging shipping the next couple days and payment. Current tires are unsafe for any distance driving.

Pictures to follow, feedback welcome and I'll comment on what I came across.

 

[TheHardWay]

I'm, uh, very happy for you...

 

[777Gage]

All of the numbers match......