1978 Fj40 Yellow/white, Hardtop, Very Stock, 6 Cylinder, Owned About 30 Years, on 2040-cars
Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States
Body Type:Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6-Cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline, Regular
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: 2-door, Rear Barndoors
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Drive Type: 2WD/4WD/2-Speed Gearbox
Power Options: Disk Brakes
Mileage: 96,082
Sub Model: FJ40
Exterior Color: Yellow and White
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black and Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This 1978 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser is as stock as I’m able to keep it. I have owned this TLC for about 30 years. It was purchased form my next-door neighbor who wanted to buy one of the first Toyota 4-Runners. It spent much of its life in Utah where climate is dry but it is now exploring West Virginia’s country roads. It has never been used for rock-crawling, but has traversed any number of Easy to Moderate Rating 2 and 3 Jeep trails, BLM and logging roads in the southwest. I'm 78 and now need to make some lifestyle changes.
It has been entered in local car shows (Foreign/Import, Miscellaneous, 4X4 Truck, and Special Interest Category). Our Land Cruiser is commonly classified as a truck--not a SUV. We have been told by several individuals that this is the first vehicle of this type they have ever seen!
The emission system has not been tampered with and it has a current W.Va. safety inspection. Mileage shown is believed to be actual as the odometer has never been inoperative during the time-period of our ownership, but mileage may increase slightly from that pictured.
The original owner’s manual, jack, and tire tools and their pouch are included. All mechanical and electrical items function including lights, horn, wipers, radio, turn signals, window cranks, door latches and locks. We have the original keys for doors, ignition, gas cap door and rear door.
Repairs, which have been rare, are made using original Toyota parts and generally accomplished by a Toyota dealership. It has manually locking front hubs. The transfer case has high and low speeds, and the 4-speed transmission easily up-shifts and down-shifts. We have never used it for towing. It is extremely reliable and has never let us down a single time during our nearly three decades of ownership and we have been in some very remote and isolated locations.
It has the original 6-cylinder engine and boosted disc brakes. It has no power accessories, air conditioning, cruise control, sound insulation, etc. It has a rear-seat area heater. The headliner is beginning to sag in the rear corners.
The paint is original except for professionally repaired and painted rust spots on the front fenders, rear quarter panels and beneath the rear door. Some small rust spots appear on the inside right rear fender, where steps join the body and on hood latches. The pan and frame show very little rust considering the vehicle's age, but springs, shocks, hubs and shackle area do show surface rust. The skid plates show no sign of ever being in contact with hard objects (see photo). No rust is seen that affects structural integrity. Rubber bushings on leaf springs show signs of deterioration.
It has never been in an accident. An inch-long crack is in the vinyl dash and it could use a new seal around the rear passenger-side door. A CB antenna is installed on the rear. Rear speakers are installed but are low-tech by today's standards. Cloth seat covers have been installed during our entire ownership time-period. The tires are somewhat worn but we prefer them that way as they don’t pick up and throw rocks denting unprotected fenders.
There is some seal leakage on the front axle knuckle balls and transfer case. It starts when cold with half-choke; it idles nicely and doesn't hesitate when accelerating. However, if it sits around for several months, may take a few extra cranks to start.
The vehicle is kept garaged but is 34-years old and has expected age-related minor flaws, all of which are not listed here.
West Virginia title is free and clear and in my name. My license plate will be removed at time of sale. If the buyer does not trailer the vehicle, to stay legal, buyer can easily purchase a One Way Trip Permit from the West Virginia State Police at a cost of $5.00. Proof of insurance will be required.
This vehicle has no warranty and is being sold "as-is."
Please, only bid on this vehicle if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available. Winner must contact me within 24 hours after close of auction and place a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to PayPal within 24 hours. Full payment, if not cash, must clear my local bank before the vehicle will be released. Balance of payment is due within 7 days of the end of the auction and I cannot assist in financing. Buyer is responsible for all taxes, license, title, and other transfer fees. Buyer should be familiar with these costs and have all questions answered prior to bidding. Pick-up and shipping is the responsibility of the new owner.
You are welcome and encouraged to come view and test drive the vehicle prior to your bidding.
Becoming the winner is not an invitation to inspect the car after the auction has ended and deciding then if you want it or not. Upon completion of the auction, the winner will be contractually obligated to purchase the car in accordance with e-Bay policies.
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