1973 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 - Complete Frame-off Restoration!!! on 2040-cars

Description:

You are looking at a beautiful 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Gasoline that has undergone a complete frame-off restoration.  It has had every bolt and component removed and restored to better than original condition.  The restoration is flawless and museum collector's quality.  This is NOT what is referred to as a "twenty footer" that looks great from 20 feet, but when you get close, its just in good condition.

This FJ40 has Vintage Air A/C, 12 gal stainless steel gas tank, power steering, and a 350hp V8 to name a few.

This is a flawless frame-off restoration at any distance and that is why it has a price in the mid-thirties and not in the mid-twenties!

This FJ40 is originally from Costa Rica and was restored in Costa Rica where FJ/HJ45s and FJ/BJ40s are common and plentiful, although not in this impeccably restored condition.  It currently sits at my home in Costa Rica and will be headed to Miami, via shipping container, shortly after the end of the auction to be completely processed and imported pursuant to EPA and DOT regulations (exempt due to 25+ years old).  The FJ40 will be registered in Florida and the winning bidder will receive a clean Florida title when the transaction is completed.

I travel on an average of once a month to Costa Rica to scout for restoration candidates and have them either restored to original condition (20 footers), or have the 40s/45s restored (frame-off) to better than original condition and in showroom quality when the right candidate is found (perfect at any distance).  This FJ40 has turned out to be the nicest pickup truck I have ever seen completed!

Very rare in the US in any condition and almost non-existent in this complete frame-off restoration condition.

Bid with confidence!  As the winning bidder you will undoubtedly have the nicest FJ40 in the USA!

Since eBay will only let me place a maximum of 24 pictures on the listing, I have included a link below to our Flickr account where you can see even more high-resolution pictures of this awesome FJ40.  I have one other HJ45 for sale that you can also see, which although is not a frame-off restoration, is still a very nice, original, and quality restoration.  There is also another impeccable HJ45 that has also undergone a complete frame-off restoration with every bolt and component removed, and that one is priced in the high 30s and worth every penny and is by far the nicest HJ45 anywhere and also in true collector's museum quality condition.

http://www.flickr.com/vintagecruisers/sets

Just one look at the high resolution pictures of this FJ40 and you will see the high standard by which this FJ40 was restored to.

If this one, or any of the other ones I currently have for sale are not to your liking, I can have one custom made for you to any level of quality and budget you desire.

Terms and Conditions:

Payment Method - Cash in person, certified bank draft from major US bank, or wire transfer.  There will be a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $1750 due immediately upon the conclusion of the listing (via PayPal) with the remaining balance due within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the auction.  No financing and you must have the means to pay for the vehicle before bidding on the vehicle and payment must be received in full before vehicle is processed and shipped!

Shipping Costs - Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. A flat rate of US$1750 will be charged and added to the winning bid to cover the shipping costs from Costa Rica to Miami.  Buyer can then arrange to have the vehicle shipped to its final destination once cleared in the USA.  Buyer is also responsible for the shipping costs within the USA and we can assist with recommending a reputable and economical shipper within the USA.  These costs usually range between US$750-US$950 but shipping charges will vary depending on location.

Buyer Inspection - We have done our best to describe the vehicle as accurately as possible and have disclosed all of the information known to us about this vehicle for the purposes of this auction.  However, we do realize that tastes and descriptions are highly subjective, so we do encourage each and every bidder to fully inspect the vehicle before making any bids, either in person, or via an agent (mechanic, appraisal service, etc.).  Please make arrangements for the inspections prior to the end of the listing.  All inspection expenses, if any, are the responsibility of the buyer.

Warranty - There is no warranty expressed or implied and the vehicle(s) herein is/are sold in "AS-IS" condition unless otherwise noted in the vehicle description.

Fees and Taxes - Buyer(s) are responsible for all applicable state and local tax, title and license fees.  Buyer(s) will also be charged an administrative and documentation fee of US$350, which will be added to the winning bid, to cover the Costa Rican DMV transfer and notary fees, and import documentation costs.

Auctions - Our vehicle(s) are also listed locally and with other search engines and we therefore reserve the right to end this auction early if the vehicle is sold or otherwise becomes unavailable before the listing ends.

Communications - We will only communicate through the eBay messaging system, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have using this method.  We will do our best to respond to your questions within 24hrs but often respond within minutes.  If there is anything you are not sure about, please ask before you bid.  Once a bid is placed, the bidder can not retract his/her bid on the grounds that something was not clear in the listing description.

Governing Law - The winning bidder is entering into a legally binding contract so govern yourself accordingly.  This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

Jurisdiction and Venue - The Parties agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this contract shall be instituted only in the ninth (9th) judicial district court of the state of Florida in Orange or Osceola County.  Each Party consents and submits to the jurisdiction of such court and agrees that venue therein shall be proper and convenient.  In any such action or proceeding in such court, each Party waives any right to raise any objection based upon improper venue, lack of jurisdiction, or inconvenient forum.  In connection with any such action or proceeding, each Party consents to personal jurisdiction of such court and agrees service of process may be effected by United States mail.

Arbitration - Except as otherwise expressly provided in this contract, all claims, controversies or disputes arising out of or related to this contract, or any breach thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the city of Kissimmee or Orlando, in the state of Florida, as provided herein and otherwise in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association.  Where the amount in controversy is less than $100,000.00, the dispute shall be submitted to a single arbitrator. Otherwise the dispute shall be submitted to a panel of three arbitrators. The arbitrator(s) shall strictly enforce all provisions of this contract except to the extent applicable law requires otherwise. The arbitrator(s) shall have no authority to grant either Party punitive, exemplary, consequential or other special damages of any kind.  Judgment upon the award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. 

Attorneys Fees - In any action, proceeding, or arbitration pursuant to this contract, the court or the arbitration panel, as applicable (the “tribunal”), shall award to the prevailing Party all of such Party’s costs related to the controversy (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and out-of-pocket expenses).  Where each Party prevails in part, the tribunal shall award to each Party that part of its costs which the tribunal deems allocable to those issues as to which such Party prevailed.

Limitation of Action - Except as set forth below, neither Party shall bring any action or institute any proceeding related, directly or indirectly, to this contract more than two (2) years after the Party initiating the action or proceeding knew (or reasonably should have known) of the essential facts giving rise to the underlying cause of action.

Entire Agreement - This contract is an integrated agreement and (including without limitation subsequently effective Ancillary Documents) constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements or arrangements between the Parties, whether oral or written.

Interpretation - Each Party and/or their attorneys have participated fully in the review and negotiation of this contract.  Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not apply with respect to this contract.

No Waiver - The failure of either Party hereto to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms or condition of this contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any rights or remedies of such Party in respect of any other provision hereof or in respect of any subsequent breach or default under such term or condition.

Enurement - This contract will enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective administrators, successors, and permitted assigns.

Amendments - No amendment or variation to this contract will operate to change or vary the terms, obligations or conditions hereof except upon mutual agreement by both parties signed by an authorized representative of each party.

Severability - In the event that any provisions of this contract are determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction in any jurisdiction, the remainder of the contract will remain in full force and effect without said provision in said jurisdiction and such determination will not affect the validity or enforceability of such provision or the contract in any other jurisdiction.

Satisfaction Guaranteed - The complete satisfaction of your purchase is our top priority.  We therefore guarantee that the vehicle that you purchase from us is exactly as described in the listing or your money back (less any shipping, administrative, and importation fees).  This provision only applies to vehicles which have been purchased "sight unseen."

Winning bidder shall have 48hrs from the time he/she takes possession or 25 additional miles on the odometer to inspect the vehicle and to contact us about canceling the deal.  However, winning bidder shall be responsible for the cost of shipping the vehicle back to Costa Rica and any and all additional administrative, and/or importation fees.  Winning Bidder will be responsible for any damage that occurs while vehicle is in their possession. Once again, we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase!