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1976 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj55 on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:33793 Color: Red /
  Red/Black
Location:

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:SUV
Engine:2F
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: FJ5566114
Year: 1976
Interior Color: Red/Black
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: FJ55
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: dealer option rack, frame mounted receiver hitch, Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 33,793
Sub Model: FJ55
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

RELISTED DUE TO DEFAULTING BIDDER.  RESERVE PRICE LOWERED.

Mostly unmolested, very complete 1976 FJ55 wagon.  Excellent starting point for a full restoration or restomod.  Includes desirable 2F engine with all factory emissions intact for those who must worry about local/state inspections, along with front disc brakes, 4spd. transmission and desirable Aisin hubs.    Options include period Warn Bellview winch with all controls, frame-mounted receiver hitch and dealer-option roof rack.  Rare solid color OEM Freeborn Red inside and out.

This vehicle came from Nevada and has been sitting outside in SW Colorado since 2000.  Supposedly ran well until parked for carburetor repair.  Previous owner handed me a still-sealed old carb kit and the pieces from the partially-disassembled carb.  A second correct used carburetor and $100+ dollars worth of new hoses and belts are included.  Oil is good and coolant ran bright green when drained but I have not attempted to start it as there are no keys.  Engine turns over freely.  Actual mileage is unknown.  Odometer shows 33793.  Clean Colorado title in my name.

Solid body with minimal rust through in a few of the usual places, including lower front fenders and passenger rocker, small area of bubbling in the lower left corner of the tailgate and a silver dollar-sized hole around the body mount bolt in the driver floor.  All other is surface rust only.  Body mounts and frame are solid with surface rust only.  Inside of rear wheel wheels beat at the back bottom, probably by loose tire chains at some point.  Rear corners and roof are very good with no rust through.  Driver door is cracking around the hinges but easily repairable or use the included spare door shell.  Windshield is good.

Shipping is the buyer’s responsibility but I will assist your shipper at my end.  May consider delivery for expenses within a reasonable distance in the West after payment in full.  Can also negotiate to include many surplus used parts from my original project (I’ve owned five of these since 2008 to build my one, including this one acquired after the project was mostly finished).  This FJ55 is a much better starting point than I had.

PLEASE DO NOT BID WITH NOT INTENT TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE.  I WILL REJECT BIDDERS WITHOUT PRIOR EBAY PURCHASES UNLESS YOU CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING.

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