1979 1/2 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj55 Wagon (rare) on 2040-cars

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VIN: FJ55103833 Year: 1979
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: base
Options: factory power steering, factory A/C, factory roof rack, 4-Wheel Drive
Safety Features: factory front disc brakes, front disc brakes
Drive Type: 4wd
Power Options: Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning
Mileage: 114,800
Exterior Color: white / green
Interior Color: charcoal grey
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

recent service include, new alt, p/s, a/c fan belts were replaced. lube and oil filter. brake fluid, clutch fluid, coolant flushed and filled with new.

since Calif smog std. gotten more strict this year, currently the car is "NOT PASS CALIF SMOG" unless modify original carb to reduce CO level. so at this time i would prefer to sell to the buyer from outside of California.

This vehicle was originally sold new in San Diego, CA. The vehicle was produced toward the end of production run. (1979 1/2).

I was told from the last owner he was the 2nd owner. (which makes me 3rd, if his statement was correct). I am selling because the vehicle is not used. It sat in the garage for last three years, sat on the street for two years before that.

"RUSTING" is the major project with this car. the work done before (years ago with last owner) was not done correctly, therefore the rust is finally coming through.

Mechanically, the engine and trans runs and hums like original FJ55 supposed to. So they are in very good condition. (NO WARRANTY is implied here). The vehicle has little over 114 thousand original miles. No manifold leaks, great clean exhaust system. I take this vehicle to get serviced at my mechanic. He was a former Toyota technician when he was in Japan so he is familiar with older vintage Landcruisers. I have owned different Landcruisers in last 20 years, I learned quickly, not any mechanic know how to fix these vintage vehicles.

Interior is in very good shape for it's age. It has rare wall to wall grey carpet, the dash is not original, it was redone by last owner. Ceiling liner is near perfect except for sun visors. One of the seat belt is not working.

Rear gate lock from outside does not work. looks like some broken piece was left in the cylinder.

No radio but different after market radio was installed in inside of glove compartment (it was cut into), so now after removing the radio with amp unit (was not working when I bought) I have a big hole at bottom of the glove compartment. so any wires you see on the pic is related from radio with amp removal.

Moisture got in from rusted roof when it was parked outside in the rain and gauges no longer respond except for speedmeter.

The vehicle has very rare factory options. (power steering, A/C (compressor was replaced one time), roof rack, tinted front windshield, wall to wall carpet, etc.).

I am looking for (I would prefer to pass this car to) somebody truly into old Landcruisers, somebody knows how to rebuild the vehicle. it needs covered garage, good home.

I wa told an used chopped roof assembly is about $700-$1000. so cut and weld work is needed then followed with prime and paint.

Now I see surface cracks on tires since aging from sitting. Currently the registration is up to date. I have the pink. Clean Title. If you are close, drive this home with your own risk. Or I will be happy to help coordinate with your shipping company to load it up per your clear instruction.