Rare Restored imported to the US Colombia 1978 Toyota Landcruiser Fj40

Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
SubModel: fj40
Type: Convertible
Trim: door
Year: 1978
Mileage: 1
VIN: fj40262379
Color: Brown
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 4x4
Interior color: Gray
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: El Dorado, California, United States
Extras
4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible

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Description of 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser fj40

Available for auction is a rare. highly sought after and documented 1978 FJ40 Land Cruiser originally sold in Columbia South America. professionally restored and imported to the United States in 2004. This classic fj is a collectors dream with features and options only made available to South American Toyota dealers and not found on fj’s originally exported from Japan to the United States. It’s in beautiful condition inside. out and underneath with the restoration being completed over 10 years ago prior to being imported. As usual. there is a small amount of corrosion at the right rear sill which can be easily repaired by professionally removing and replacing the 12”x2. 5” steel sill section (see photos). I have left this fj in its present condition so the winning bidder can see the exceptional detail and condition it shows 10 years after restoration so the new owner can decide how. and/or if they would like to repair it. This vehicle currently does not pass California smog. so it resides in California but holds a Montana Title. An excellent example of a late 70’s fj40 that looks. runs and drives like a dream. with unique options you just don’t see in land cruisers sold in the in the US. True Land Cruiser collectors and enthusiasts may know someone lucky enough to own one. or possibly may have seen photos of fj40s like this. but most folks have not had the opportunity to actually see one in person. This land cruiser is left hand drive and has the rare original late model doors with wing windows. it also has the larger rear seats. and another thing you might notice is the dash pads normally found on the bottom of the dash don’t exist. this is all the import specs and how they were built and sent to South American dealerships from Japan. The roll bar also is bolted directly to the vehicle frame. The removable hard top is an original MPR manufactured hard top. only produced in Columbia South America and as most fj collectors will agree the MPR tops are far superior to the original Japanese fj hard tops as their made of all fiberglass construction with sliding rear windows. air vents. wide single rear swing-out door. and full reinforced integrated aluminum roof rack with MPR production plates. which is all very unique. sought after and extremely cool. This Land Cruiser is all stock with the exception of the upgraded tilt steering wheel and steering column light switch. It has the original. rebuilt 2f motor. One other difference with this ‘78 compared to FJ’s in the states is that in Columbia they came with kilometer speedometers and full piston drum brakes all the way around. I have a file with the recites from the restoration as well as many other documents and the window sticker from Columbia. These all go with the sale as well as a disc of pictures that show the work as it was being done. If you’re looking for a rare. excellent condition FJ40 that few others own. you’ll want to consider this FJ for your collection. Check my eBay feedback. FJ’s are my passion. I only seek and deal with exceptional. unique. rare and sought after Land Cruisers worthy of my expectations and quality level. Click the link belowflickr. com/photos/12543813@N02/sets/72157649854595262/ The Vehicle is located in El Dorado. Ca. and is available to be seen and inspected prior to the auction close. Questions? Call Jeff anytime between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM in California at: 916-224-4215 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end. and make arrangements for payment at that time. A non refundable $2. 00 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction ending. The balance is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours. nbsp;I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle. sell it to the next high bidder. or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for all pickup and/or shipping costs and arrangements. If you are not sure about something. please ask. do not assume anything. I reserve the right to end the listing at any time as the vehicle will also be listed on other venues /publications. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay and negative feedback will be posted. Any bidders with fewer than five positive feedback. negative feedback. and/or have been members of eBay for less than 60 days will be required to contact me BEFORE BIDDING to avoid bid rejection. You will need to provide your full name. address. telephone number and approved method of payment. Remember. you must have any financing approved. verified and arranged prior to bidding. This vehicle is being sold as-is. where is. with no warranty expressed written. or implied. The seller has described this vehicle to the best of his/her knowledge and shall not be responsible for possible missed items or description discrepancies. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Any and all 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 interested parties to arrange for and pay to have this vehicle thoroughly inspected to their satisfaction within 24 hours prior to the bid ending. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs or liability. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET. I MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Thanks for looking. good luck and good bidding to all.