Rare Unique 1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser - One of A Kind- Extremely Clean!

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Location: Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Toyota
  • Model: Land Cruiser
  • SubModel: FJ40
  • Type: SUV
  • Year: 1974
  • Mileage: 11,800
  • VIN: FJ40185456
  • Color: Green
  • Engine size: V8 327
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: 4WD
  • Drive type: 4WD
  • Interior color: Black
  • Options: 4-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Description

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- This rare and unique FJ started it’s life as a Chassis and Motor that were purchased at a DEA Auction. – This truck was originally used to run drugs across the desert, hich is how it ended up as property of the DEA.

- The Body is an Imported Very Rare Soft Top - Hence the tie downs along the rear body and the drop-down tailgate.

- Originally came with soft doors but hinges were swapped to accommodate hard top doors and hard top.

- This unique FJ40 Body is equipped with 2 gas tanks – extends driving range considerably and helps you from running out of gas!

- Entire Frame was completely torn down and Powder Coated during Frame-Off Build.

- Entire underside primed with DP40 Epoxy Primer - DP40 is a non-sandable epoxy primer. It is Very Good for Rust Protection.

- Wheel wells and bottom panels painted with Tex Coat Chip Guard.

- Custom Roll Cage and Power Steering done by BTB out of Henderson, V – The Premier FJ Builder!

- FJ is garage kept.

- Please note: Hardtop and Doors ARE INCLUDED in this auction.

- Oil/Filter just changed- Running Amsoil Synthetic & Filter. I have only ever run High Octane Ethanol-Free Gasoline in this truck.

- The bottom side of this FJ looks outstanding and much nicer than most: SEE PHOTOS & VIDEOS.

- Body was (off frame) when body was painted inside and out and under: SEE PHOTOS & VIDEOS.

- Rebuilt running gear installed in frame during build.

- FJ is powered by a 1968 Chevy 327 small block motor fitted with Corvette Heads(to run unleaded gas) Edelbrock aluminum Intake, eaders & Electronic Distributor.

- Pete Jackson Gear Drive- not a stock timing chain so you get the hot rod wine and rumble and no timing lag - they hear you coming. If you want it quiet you can always put a stock timing chain back in it.

- Intake fitted with 4 bbl Holley Carburetor with Electric Choke.

- Motor Dressed in Chrome and Stainless Lines.

- Toyota - 4 speed Manual Transmission.

- Toyota 4 Wheel DriveTransferCase.

- Toyota Rear and Front End - fitted with 4:11 gears.

- Lakewood Scattershield Bellhousing

- Warn Locking Hubs.

- New Heavy Duty Axles – Heavy Duty Ring Gear & Pinion, eavy Duty Bearings and New Seals.

- New Drive Lines and Yokes.

- 4 Wheel Power Disc brakes.

- GM Saginaw Power steering unit built and installed by BTB, s well .

- Stainless Steel Brake Lines.

- New Belts.

- New Pan Gasket.

- New Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ 35x12.50R15LT

- Swing-Out Spare Tire Rack with Matching New Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Tire.

- 3 inch Rancho Lift with custom bent National Spring Company Springs.

- This FJ will climb a tree!

- 8,000 lb Warn winch to pull your friends out that drive Jeeps and Broncos.

- New Body Bushings and Tub Felts.

- New door rubbers installed.

- New window felts installed.

- New high back adjustable seats installed in front and factory FJ jump seats re-installed in the rear.

- Entire floor (Front & Rear) has RhinoLining.

- Included are pix of the vehicle with both Top On as well as Top & Doors Off. Super Swamper Tires shown in “Top On” pix are not currently on vehicle and are not included in auction.

- Bestop Bikini Top included.

- It is an absolute head-turner! I get thumbs-up and stares everywhere I go in it!

- 11,800 miles on the restoration and it is kept clean. Actual Odometer Reading: 42110. It's not a show truck that lives on a trailer. A few minor paint chips and the norm you expect for a vehicle that is driven.

- Looks outstanding overall and much nicer that most FJ's you see that get driven: SEE PHOTOS.

- If it was any nicer you would not want to drive it and get it dirty.

- No Rust.

- No floor pan patch work. – All original body.

- No Body armor ordiamondplate covering up the rust and rot like many have!

- See all Photos of Body and Bottom side - Frame - Wheel wells and so on. It speaks for itself - it's nice!

- Buyers more than welcome to inspect in person. I have nothing to hide, t is what it is, nd it's nicer than most for sure.

- FJ has been up dated with all top quality high-end parts. Like I said I have nothing to hide (it's a nice one) Not a rust bucket and not a project in the works. It's done and turn-key ready to enjoy.

- The top and doors remove for open air summer fun: See Topless Photos

- Will also be for sale outside Ebay and this listing will be removed early before the end of auction if FJ is sold outside Ebay. If listing is removed early then it has been sold. Your loss and buyers gain. So bid to own, t will sell fast

- This FJ is very clean Inside and Out -Top to Bottom.

- Clear title to buyer when paid in full & funds have cleared bank.

- All Factory VIN numbers and VIN plates intact. The original VIN number is also still on frame as it should be.

- Seller will hold vehicle in locked garage until buyer can pick up in person or have it picked up by auto transport

- Check my feedback and Buy with Confidence!

- Please do not buy now or make offer if you don't have funds on hand to pay for vehicle in full!

- No loans - No trades - No payments and No games. If your married check with the wife first before you buy.

I don't need to sell this truck and won't "give it away," so please don't waste your time or mine on ridiculously low offers. Thanks.

- All sales final - clear title to buyer when PAID IN FULL by Certified Bank Cashier’s Check Payment Only.

- This FJ is a 40 year old classic and is street legal. Built as an off road toy with quality off road parts and can take you where others just dream of going.

- Happy to answer any questions that you might have, o please contact me.

- Thanks for looking. Enjoy PHOTOS & VIDEOS.

This vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. Any descriptions 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 based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.