Classic FJ 4WD

1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Description

This FJ40 provides a rareopportunity to combineoriginality with practicality. Here's a rare 1982 FJ40 in very good condition.This truck has beenlovingly owned andmaintained by Land Cruiserenthusiasts throughoutit's life. She has been adult owned, garaged kept and driven lightly over the years...seeing little off road activity. The initial owner was a pilot and maintained this FJ40meticulously, keeping excellent records in a flight log booklet.The second and third owners have kept similar records ongoing. These maintenance records, the original booklets, and rare inspection light are included.The body tub was replaced a number of years ago with a high qualityAqualu aluminum body tub. You can read about the product athardbody4x4.This aluminum body is excellent and provides freedom from rust issues...no more worrying about rust! The body tub conversion was done well, functions and looks great. The paint was done in Freeborn Red to match theoriginal existing paint color. This paint job isn't show quality but very nice.It is important to note that although the body tub was replaced the original interioris retained including seats,vinylupholstery, seat belts, hardware,cabin courtesy light, roll bar and padding, rare floor mats (front, side aprons, rear), center console, visors, etc... All the doors, hard top, headliner, window glass, windshield glass are original as well.The factory ride is set up with stock suspension and 31x10.5 Michelin XC LT4 tires on factory Toyota chromewheels. These tires are in good condition and have a lot of treadremaining.This truck is in great mechanical condition. The original 2F engine and drive train have been well maintained and the engineretains the factory emissions. It starts up right away every time. The engine pulls strong with verygood power and runs smoothy. The taller 3:70 gears shift smoothly and means she will do 65-70 mph without a problem. 4wd high and low work perfectly. Breaking is predictable and strong. This Land Cruiser is a pleasure to drive. The truck needsnothing to be enjoyed daily. It is a clean, honest FJ40 that runs great.
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North American spec 1982 FJ40's are rare, not many were shipped by Toyota to the United States inthe 80's. These later year (79-83) FJ40's are farsuperior to earlier models. They not only benefit from improvements shared with late 70's FJ40's including 4 speed transmission, larger 2F engine, bucket seats, rear ambulance doors, pop out rearwindows, front disc breaks, and improved spare tire carrier...They also gained 3:70 gears giving better top speed and highway cruising,relocated larger fuel tank (now under the vehicle), better seats, integratedrear heater, split transfer case, and improved parking brake. This is an excellentopportunity to own a very nice, rare,wellmaintained 1982 FJ40.This truck is located in Charlotte, NC.
Buyer is responsible for shipping, I will assist as needed. Please call me or email me with questions regarding the vehicle. $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit is required within 24 hours afterthe auction closes. Remaining balance due within 5 days of auction closing by wire transfer, cashier check, or cash. Please have your funding in order prior to bidding. Land Cruiser is for sale locally so auction may end at any time. Thanks for considering this vehicle, good luck bidding!
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