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One-of-a-kind 1978 Land Cruiser Fj40 With Ps on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:109000
Location:

Reston, Virginia, United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

Spectacular Frame Off Rust Free Custom Land Cruiser

USA FJ40 with Colombian Soul

After Land Cruiser - What was Far became Near.

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You won't find another FJ40 like this one. This truck is on consignment with Land Cruiser Nation. I sold it to the current owner and I personally owned it myself. Having owned and driven scores of FJ40 I can honestly say this one takes the cake! Attention to details is obvious at a glance and even more apparent on close inspection. It's a drop dead gorgeous Land Cruiser that is excessively high quality, tough and functional. This FJ40 was originally shipped to Puerto Rico and then on to Colombia. She was owned by a gentleman that worked for the American Embassy and was eventually rebuilt by hand before being shipped home to TX. Always garage kept and runs as good as it looks, this FJ40 has been driven about 6,000 miles since receiving a complete frame-off restoration by skilled artisans at a premier Land Cruiser shop in Colombia. Every inch of this truck was well thought out and built to outlast it's owners. The current owner continued that tradition by upgrading the suspension to the state-of-the-art Old Man Emu springs and matching shocks.

Rebuilt 4.2 L (4230 cc) Toyota 2F engine, All nuts, bolts, brake lines, fuel line and other engine components have been refurbished, re-plated or replaced with new OEM parts. Toyota Power steering. All wheel disk brakes. Custom fabricated OEM style soft top and soft ambulance doors with matching custom seats and door panels in beautiful and tough-as-nails waxed canvas. The floors are covered in a custom carpets and the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. The underside of the tub is lined with color-matched Reflex™ and the body painted with Dupont Polyurethane paint in Dune Beige. There is a front bull bar and off-road lights you will see in the pictures that are not currently installed, but are included. WARN 9500i High Speed Winch, New clutch disk and clutch master, new pressure plate, replace all seals, new battery, new transmission and motor mounts, new Toyota OEM Smog pump and emissions vacuum valves, new OEM radio antenna and five newer Kuhmo MT tires.

The soft top is beautiful. You will never see another like it. It was hand crafted from a heavy waxed canvas. Inside this iconic 4x4 you will find a custom interior. The seats are covered in a matching heavy waxed canvas that is super durable and will wear like WWII Bomber jacket. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and a custom crafted carpet kit pulls it all together. The Audio system includes an Alpine head unit with Pioneer power amp, Pioneer speakers and powered Infinity Sub all professionally installed with hand fitted speaker inclosures in front and in back.

You can get in this truck and drive it every day or save it for special adventures. If it's cold, button it up and if it's hot, roll up the sides! In back you will see something normally reserved for FJ40's in South America, soft Ambulance Doors! You will be ready for anything with the combination of a smooth running totally rebuilt 2F engine, 4 speed manual transmission, 4WD, front and rear disc brakes, Old Man Emu suspension and a Warn 9500i High Speed Winch. The frame, front bumper, rear bumperettes, rock sliders, bezel and wheels are powder coated in a gun metal finish.

Summary


There are no issues like rust, dent's or dings with this Land Cruiser. This Land Cruiser is a work of art that maintains the essence of a factory-original while brimming with craftsmanship and enhancements that you will enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. You simply will not be able to drive it without attracting a following of admiring fans! Quality vintage Land Cruisers are blue-chip investments you can enjoy and values have been steadily rising! This FJ40 includes the Toolkit, Jack, Jack rods. High bidder is responsible for pick up or delivery, I will assist in any way I can. I would like a wire transfer within 5 business days. Please click the link below and look at all the pictures and I encourage you to call me at 515-864-1275 to discuss any questions you may have. We reserve the right to end the Auction early which is usually what happens with trucks like this.

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