Vehicle Details
- Year: 1978
- Make: Toyota
- Model: FJ40 Land Cruiser
- VIN: FJ40275518
- Mileage Shown: 500mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Green
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0034157
Considered among the most capable and robust off-road vehicles of all time, the 40-Series Land Cruiser was first produced in 1960 to rival the American Jeep and British Land Rover. This 1978 example is said to have been the subject of an extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration in South America before being imported to the United States and is presented with a green finish over a black vinyl interior. Reportedly driven approximately 600 miles since the restoration, this Land Cruiser is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Colorado.
The FJ40 presents a classic boxy design with a utilitarian and rugged approach. Details include rounded headlights, prominent fender flares, a removable roof, ambulance-style rear doors, and steel bumpers. This example has been refinished in its current shade of green as part of the extensive restoration, contrasted with a white-painted grille and hard top. It rides on white-finished 15” wheels mounted with Yokohama Geolander M/T tires. Additional images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin is appointed with black vinyl upholstery complemented with green-finished surrounds and a black-finished steering wheel. Equipment includes black-faced instrumentation, roll-up windows, door-mounted grab handles, a sound system, and climate controls. The seller notes an aftermarket air conditioning system has been installed.
The 1978 FJ40 equips a carbureted 4.2-liter inline-six cylinder engine which sends power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller states that the engine, transmission, and undercarriage were extensively restored approximately 600 miles ago, and seasonal oil changes have been carried out upon the seller’s acquisition by the specialists at Accelerate Motorworks of Colorado. Other recent service items include a new battery, a new Weber carburetor, front disc brakes, and a new driveline disc parking brake assembly.
This sale will include a clean title.
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $19,250
- Auction End: Sep 21, 2023 07:20:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 12
Comments (25)
@Floridaclassiccars Was trying to bid 20,000
@Floridaclassiccars Did this sell at the price above? I tried bidding more but it wouldn't let me.
@Blackfriar90 Yes it has a clean Florida titile
does this have a clean title?
Bid in the amount of $19,250
Bid in the amount of $19,000
Bid in the amount of $18,500
Bid in the amount of $16,500
@Floridaclassiccars This makes me moist!
Hello I would like to thank everyone in advance who is interested in what i would consider a fine example of the Toyota Landcruiser FJ 40. The new owner of this cruiser will have years of reliable fun and will be sure to turn heads wherever they go! Have a wonderful day and good luck to all the bidders.
Bid in the amount of $16,000
Bid in the amount of $13,500
Bid in the amount of $13,000
Bid in the amount of $11,150
has the car ever been registered/ title in the US?
also, is it 4x4? i see the notes say "power delivered to rear wheels"
thank you,
Bid in the amount of $10,900
Bid in the amount of $10,000
Bid in the amount of $9,500
@REB27 Thank you for your interest. Yes, it is currently in Colorado . We shipped it out there a few months ago to our other location. We can arrange shipping anywhere in the US
Sorry if this has been explained but is the vehicle presently in Colorado? Thanks.
way to go, impressive rig. I live in Parker, hope someone local buys it so I can see it driving around. Congrats in advance
Thank you for the info.
@ggodoy No This FJ has been completely gone through since restoration and has been mostly maintenance driven since. It has never been off roading. Thank you
Any issues that you need to tell us about?
Thank you
Bid in the amount of $9,000