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*exceptional 1978 Toyota Fj40 Land Cruiser! 74k Miles Blue Plate Ca. Classic!* on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:74285 Color: of this California FJ
Location:

San Carlos, California, United States

San Carlos, California, United States
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THE OVERVIEW
Offered for an appreciating new owner is this EXCEPTIONAL classic 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser!
Finished in green with
white top over black, this California blue license plate gem has been driven 74,200 miles since new as shown on the working five-digit odometer. This 99+% rust-free classic sports a great running original six cylinder engine mated to a 4 speed manual transmission. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes. This super original FJ features original jack under the seat, older stereo, fold down rear seats, rear heater unit, original owners manual and is being sold with clear and clean California title with current registration. This is a great find for a turn-key classic Toyota that will garner attention everywhere you drive while it actually appreciates in value!

PLEASE CALL 650-307-2251 FOR QUESTIONS, TEST DRIVES AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.
ALSO FEEL FREE TO EMAIL FOR PHOTO LINK TO DOZENS MORE DETAILED PHOTOS!

THE BODY AND TRIM
The exterior of this California FJ40 is in EXCELLENT to MINT, near-perfectly rust-free original condition overall! The green paint received on correct-color respray years before my acquisition with a still very nice deep gloss. As with any older vehicle, there are some typical light blemishes including nicks, touchups and fading. This FJ is 99+ % rust-free with only some beginning corrosion bubbles specifically at the base of the rear hatch.

THE INTERIOR
As I hope is articulated in the many photos here, the interior of this non-smoker Toyota is in impeccable, near flawless condition overall with all gauges and controls in excellent working order. [except for the radio]!

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This '78 FJ starts, runs and drives VERY well with decent torquey acceleration from the excellent running engine, solid and crisp-shifting transmission, straight braking with excellent pedal feel, solid and tight suspension with as good as it gets in an old Cruiser steering feel. Overall this is one solid, well-maintained example!

THE DETAILS AND $$$$$$
1. This 1978 FJ
will be sold with clear & clean California title and current registration. I welcome prospective new owners to come see, drive, feel and inspect this car. The car will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. It will be smogged if purchased by a California resident. There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. Please... BID THOUGHTFULLY!
2. Zero feedback bidders call me or bids will be cancelled. This car is being advertised in other venues. I reserve the right to end auction at any time.
3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 
4. Winning bidder please call 650-307-2251 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close.
5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment]
6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.

Toyota FJ Cruiser for Sale

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Thu, Feb 20 2014

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Dressed to look like the seat of the new Toyota Aygo, Rahat goes about town freaking out tollbooth operators, valets, fast food servers and even receiving a bit of unwanted attention from the police. The result is, as is usually the case with this prank, pretty darn amusing. We were kind of hoping he'd pop up and give his victims a fright, as he did in his Halloween video, but alas, that wasn't to be.
Take a look below for the full video.