1974 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser

1974 Toyota Land Cruiser Description

For your consideration is a cult icon, 1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, in it's original red paint, displaying a tremendous patina. What really sets this FJ40 apart from all others is the fact that it so rust free,coming out of the dry high desert of Nevada, previously from California. This one may be the most rust free of all the non-restored FJ40's I have owned. No rust thru's, or bubbling on this one, only some minor surface rust here and there, that will clean up very easily with bead blasting if you want to do a full resto. Amazing for a vehicle that is 43 years old. This is the type of body restorers dream of as a base for a first class restoration. Midwest and East coast restorers and owners will appreciate this fact. Personally, I like the aged patina of the paint, and the only minor body damage on the driver's fender, which gives it the 4x4 used and driven look, not a garage queen. I have tried to give you some pictures of the usual problems area of the FJ40, so you can see just how nice this one is. The rear of the tub is really in great shape, as well as the floorboards, the driver's side still showing a lot of the original lumpy asphalt underlayment, underneath the original floor mat. I have not cleaned up this FJ40, just so you can see how it really is, no hiding anything under recent paint, bondo, and undercoatin, or recent paint touch ups, no wax, armor all, or other BS.
Factory tag says it was built in December, 1974.
The FJ40 has seen tremendous value growth in the last few years, so these icons are a wise investment that you can also use, while it appreciates.
I have receipts from the previous owner, whom I bought it from, showing he spent over $4000 dollars in 2005 for a new Chevy 350 engine, complete new brake system, front and rear, with conversion to front disk brakes, rear axles seals, clutch slave cylinder. The FJ40 has also been converted to Saginaw power steering. Work was done professionally. Previous owner stated the FJ has about 20k on it since all of the work was done. Factory 4 -speed and transfer case, stock gearing. Tires are pretty worn, except the spare on the swing out carrier. The front buckets are old and worn, I don't think they are original to the vehicle, the rear seat is not too bad, original? 2 star cracks in right side of windshield. The Bestop soft top and doors are in good shape. This vehicle runs and drives. Clean Nevada title in hand.
General Terms

Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00 (Non refundable) deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction via PayPal. The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. The vehicle will not move until the payment method for auction has cleared with my bank. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. All sales are final and sale is as is, in the County of Douglas, NV, no warranty expressed, nor implied. I will assist in pick up and transportation as best as I can, but arrangements and payment are the responsibility of the buyer solely.