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Year:1976 Mileage:111000
Location:

Johnston, Iowa, United States

Johnston, Iowa, United States
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1976 FJ40 -Great Driver with Original Paint


Contact me at (515) 864-1275 or email overton@aol.com

One of the best 4x4 vehicles the world had ever seen. What was Far became Near.

  I call this truck "Ol' Blue". She's a very solid survivor and you could driver her every day, turn the key and she bursts to life and is ready to go. This 1976 Land Cruiser FJ40 was owned by a retired mechanic and has been well maintained. The original engine runs great, transmission shifts smooth in 4-wheel high and low and the brakes will lock up the tires if needed.  You're looking at the original paint and hand painted pinstripes. There are those of us that appreciate the value on these original trucks. If you are one of these people, you will appreciate this Sky Blue 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. You can see exactly what you are getting here. There's some rust but she's a pretty straight forward restoration if you want to bring her back her original condition. 

A little Land Cruiser history - 1976 was a great year for the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. By this time the Land Cruiser included a 4-speed transmission, bucket seats, roll bar, ambulance doors in the rear that replaced the old lift/tailgate, larger square front turn signals and side markers. Wipers were moved to bottom of windshield. 4:11 gearing provided excellent off road performance. Front disk brakes replaced earlier drum brakes. (End of History lesson)

  Details & Condition


This gal has survived almost four decades while remaining essentially stock. I have taken dozens of high res photos so you can see all the good and the bad here. She has some rust, scrapes and scratches. She runs and drives excellent and has been lovingly maintained. She is very stock meaning you will NOT find diamond plate, fender flares, tape decks, CB antenna holes, bed lining, jerry cans, roof racks, a V8 or other modifications. The inline six cylinder runs very well and the steering, clutch and 4-Wheel Drive transmission are all in excellent working order. This FJ40 has spent the last decade in Colorado and her body is sound and her frame is excellent. 

The floors up front and in the cargo area are solid and retain the the original sound and heat barrier applied by Toyota. The rear cargo floor under the factory rear mat is solid as well. Other than the need for new upholstery and a headliner, the interior is in excellent condition. Everything works as it should with the exception of the odometer. The front and rear heaters, turn signals, hazards, headlight high and low beams, wipers, windshield washer, taillights, backup lights, license plate lights, speedometer, fuel, oil, amp and temp gauges are all functioning. Nestled between the front seats is the original metal console. The dash pad and door panels have no rips or tears. The headliner has been removed. The original front seats have sheepskins and the original upholstery will need replacement on front and rear seats.

This Land Cruiser has the original 135 horsepower 2F six cylinder which runs great! Based on General Motor's stalwart Stovebolt Six, Toyota's famous overhead valve mill has certainly proven its ability to take this compact 4x4 exploring the furthest reaches of the wilderness. I would not hesitate to drive take this FJ40 on a long journey. The suspension, which consists of rugged solid axles and OEM leaf springs at both ends is raised slightly due to newer extended shackles. Under it all you will find non-OEM black spoke steel wheels in excellent condition with WARN locking hubs surrounded by Durango Radial 31x10.50 tires that have a a long life ahead of them. Hanging on the swing out rear tire carrier is matching spare tire. The truck comes with the original rear jump seats, jack and lug nut wrench.

All in all, a solid and well maintained Land Cruiser. I have a modest reserve on her and she will reward you handsomely if you choose to restore Ol' Blue. Get used to people following you around to get a better look. If you don’t like attention, don’t drive this. High bidder is responsible for pick up or delivery, I will assist in any way I can. I would like a wire transfer within 7 business days please. Clear title in hand. FJ40’s like this continue to appreciate and if well cared for, are better than Mutual Fund and WAY MORE FUN! I encourage you to call me at (515) 864 1275 or email overton@aol.com and thanks for looking! I reserve the right to end this Auction early, (which is usually what happens). If you know FJ40’s, you know what your looking at and what the potential is. This is a nice honest Land Cruiser FJ40.

Photography


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