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1979 Toyota Fj40 Land Cruiser, Original, Low Mileage, Immaculate Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:37501 Color: Cream White (031) /
 Creme White (031) & Grey
Location:

Mullica Hill, New Jersey, United States

Mullica Hill, New Jersey, United States
Transmission:Manual 4speed synchromesh
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:4.2L 4227CC l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: FJ40299259
Year: 1979
Interior Color: Creme White (031) & Grey
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: Base Sport Utility 2-Door
Warranty: None
Drive Type: 4WD
Mileage: 37,501
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Sub Model: FJ Land Cruiser
Exterior Color: Cream White (031)

                                               O R I G I N A L    79    T O Y O T A    F J 4 0    L A N D    C R U I S E R

I am selling this extremely low mileage 1979 FJ40 Land Cruiser beauty which is in pristine condition. I first saw this
immaculate truck in 1996 in Runnemede, NJ in response to a classified ad.  I took it for a test drive that afternoon and it
was love a first sight. It had only 28,000 miles on it and looked factory new and drove like a new truck. The owner said
he bought it from the original owner who had it in storage. I went home to get an ok from the boss and phoned the owner
that night only to be informed that he had just sold it. Needless to say, he broke my heart. I continued my search for another
cream puff FJ40 in the Philadelphia & New Jersey region but FJ40's are scarce in this area. I finally responded to a
Philadelphia newspaper classified ad in 1998 for a 1979 that turned out to the one I tried to buy in 1996. It now had
32,500 miles and still in the same immaculate condition as when I first saw it two years earlier. I  bought it on the spot
and since have had many happy years with this awesome truck.

Sadly to say, I must sell my faithful and beautiful FJ40. I have recently retired and in the process of selling our much too
large home and we are going to downsize to a condo. My truck has only about 37,500 miles on it now. I only put about
5,000 miles on it over the past (15) years due to a demanding international traveling schedule. This truck has been spoiled
and always maintained with frequent oil changes and coolant changes even though it had low miles. It has always been
garage kept and has never seen a night outside. After rain, it was always wiped dry. This FJ40 is truly a "Garage Queen".

The exterior and interior paint (031) is in immaculate condition. I was told by the second owner that the paint was original as
was the brown striping which was dealer applied. There are no dents, dings, chips, scratches or rust. The truck has
ambulance doors with a factory swing out spare tire rack. The fiberglass reinforced steel hardtop is removable. All doors
are in mint condition with mechanically perfect operating windows and locks. Steps are in mint condition. All glass is clear
with no chips or cracks. All metal Toyota emblems are intact and in excellent condition. The interior paint (031) is in
excellent condition. There is a factory roll bar along with (2) opposing fold down seats. Head liner is white and in excellent
condition. All seats are vinyl and grey and equipped with seat belts. Door panels are matching grey. Door panels and
seats are in mint condition except for some slight fraying on the driver seat bottom about 2" long.. The dash board is black
and in mint condition with no cracks or fading. Front black Toyota floor mats are in excellent condition. The front heater and
blower along with rear floor heater work great in the cold weather and operate perfectly. Rubber boots for transmission and
t-case floor shifts are in excellent condition. All gauges, speedometer, odometer are in perfect condition with wipers that
always park properly. The cab is perfectly tight with no air or water leaks.

The 2F (4.2 L, in-line 6) is strong and in excellent condition. A new catalytic converter and exhaust piping was installed
this past summer. I have never registered this truck in New Jersey as an antique vehicle, therefore, it was always subject
to New Jersey's strict emission standards during bi-annual inspections. It always met the standards and I have copies of
all the inspection results. The brakes and e-brake are strong and there is no squeaking, squealing or pulling. The engine
compartment is exceptionally clean. The hood and its latches are in excellent condition.

Tires are GoodYear P235-75R-15 (90%+) tread that are mounted on the original steel wheels with original chrome hub
caps. The wheels original grey color was replaced with a dark brown color to match the exterior striping. The swing out
spare tire rack has a never used spare matching tire. The truck has black fender flares and a locking fuel access door.
Also, the original Toyota jack kit and repair tool bag are included.
                                
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Console mounted TUFFY LOCK-IT-BOX complete with a PIONEER radio-cassette player with dual cup holders. The
box is grey and floor mounted between the front bucket seats. All in excellent condition.
2 rear mounted SPARK-O-MATIC speakers.
SHARP CB radio mounted behind driver's seat.
Ooga horn

                                                  W A R R A N T Y    I N F O R M A T I O N

This vehicle is sold as is; there is no warranty, expressed or implied. The seller should not be responsible for the
description, authenticity, genuineness or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. The seller
assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Any description or
representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.  It is the
responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the
condition and value to bid based upon that judgement only. I welcome and encourage pre-bid inspections and test
drives and offer to pick you up at the nearest airport, Philadelphia Int'l., which is (35) minutes from my home.

                                               T E R M S   A N D   C O N D I T I O N S

Winning bidder must contact me at 856-478-4498 or 484-824-2738 (cell) with (24) hours of auction end and make
arrangements for payment at that time. If no contact is made, I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell it to the
next highest bidder or sell it otherwise. A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 must be via PayPal or wire transfer must
be made within (48) hours of end of auction. Non-paying buyers will be reported to eBay and negative feedback will be
posted. The balance is due with (7) days of end of bid. If this requirement is not met, the buyer's deposit will be forfeited.
No personal checks are accepted. Cash, cashier's check or wire transfer are accepted. Money must clear before truck
and my clear New Jersey title is released.

The vehicle is being sold as is, where is, and buyer is responsible for all shipping, vehicle pickup and shipping arrangements.
I offer to pickup any successful buyer at the closest airport to my home, Philadelphia Int'l., about (35) minutes from my
home.

If you have any pre-bid questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 856-478-4498 or 484-824-2738 (cell) between
hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm EST. If  you desire any additional photos, please contact me via email request
>>louhauck@gmail.com

PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY.  IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MEET I MAY CONTACT
THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER A SECOND OPTION.

THIS AWESOME FJ40 IS DEFINITELY A HEAD TURNER!!  MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!




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