1978 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale in Ventura, CA

Listed at $51,900 USD.

I’m selling my California 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. This is truly a rare time capsule specimen. This is an honest, highly original California model that I have spent the last year and a half carefully going through mechanically and cosmetically. Because it was in such amazing shape to begin with, this is not a frame-off restoration, but was methodically and meticulously gone through in it’s entirety to render a clean, dependable, well-sorted driver that retains its original character. This FJ40 is currently registered in Ventura California, has a clean California title making it ready to enjoy immediately. This wasn’t a quick flip. Nearly every system has been inspected, serviced, repaired, or refreshed with reliability and functionality as the primary goal. There is some natural fading of paint and minor blemishes but to me this makes it even better. It has its character like that old baseball glove instead of one that’s been painted over. This one is as cool as they come and in amazing original condition. About/Specifications: -Third owner - all California 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 -4-speed manual -2F engine -Factory hardtop -Original brown with white roof -Rust-free California chassis -Odometer reads 29,615. Not able to confirm original mileage through records but includes original window sticker, manuals and Toyota sales booklet. -Everything original except carburetor which was swapped to Holley two barrel 2300 series, exhaust headers and Downey high flow oiled air filter. All systems inspected and replaced or repaired where needed. Engine runs strong and starts easily hot or cold. Recent Work Performed Engine: -Oil and filter change -Complete tune up of ignition and timing -New spark plugs and wires -Replaced rotor and distributor cap with newer. -Rebuilt/cleaned carburetor and replaced all valve needles, seals, gaskets and accelerator pump diaphragm. Tuned -Cleaned and flushed gas tank and replaced fuel lines and filter. -Alternator refurbished and points replaced with new. -Heating and cooling system cleaned and overhauled with new hoses and fittings. Radiator swapped for newer. Cleaned and flushed entire system. -New Battery and battery tray -Components and shrouds cleaned and refinished. Drivetrain: -Transmission and transfer case serviced and oil changed -Differentials cleaned and oil changed -Driveline inspected and greased. -Rear axles removed/cleaned and new rear axle oil seals installed. -Clutch master cylinder main cylinder replaced and rebuilt. Suspension and Steering: -Steering components cleaned and inspected/adjusted. -Components checked for wear and greased -Steering box oil changed and lash adjusted. -Front steering knuckles oil change -Steering stabilizer replaced. -Shocks replaced. -Front worn leaf spring bushings replaced. Brakes and Wheel Assemblies: -Front wheel hubs cleaned and rebuilt with new bearings and races. -Locking hubs cleaned and serviced -Front rotors replaced and calipers cleaned and rebuilt. -Rear wheel assemblies cleaned and refinished. -All four rear wheel cylinders replaced with new brake shoes and components. -Brake system flushed and replaced with new fluid. System bled and adjusted. -New 31x10.50R15 Ironman All Country MT-X mud terrain tires. Body and Undercarriage: -Undercarriage thoroughly cleaned and wire brushed. Coated with rust inhibitor/epoxy primer and painted. (Not a cover up. Functional cleaning and protection. Photos or before and after available) -Body rust was removed. Small bubble on front right fender and some on rear under tailgate and rear fenders. This was removed and painted with a slightly off match color on these areas. -The interior was completely stripped of seats, fuel tank and supports. The original mats had never been lifted so any rust and corrosion was stripped, covered with rust inhibitor and repainted. Fuel tank cover, fuel tank, seat frames and supports were refinished and painted. -Brake and signal lights cleaned and inspected. New rear tail light lenses and bulbs all around. Interior: -Seats in front and back were reupholstered with black marine grade vinyl to match stock. -Original floor mats were cleaned and replaced. -Headliner was removed and opted for white rubberized coating for insulation. -Fuse box replaced. -Windshield wipers replaced. Motor inspected and windshield wiper switch and fluid system repaired. -New speedometer cable installed. -Signal/hazard system and switches cleaned and repaired at hazard switch and column switch. Flasher replaced. -Installed new ignition switch. Included with the truck are hundreds of restoration photographs documenting the work performed over the last year, including the interior floor restoration, frame refinishing, drivetrain servicing, brake work, and mechanical repairs. If you’re looking for an FJ40 that has already had the hard work done and can be driven immediately without sorting through years of deferred maintenance, this is an excellent opportunity. This is the coolest and most original one I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot of them. This one has its original Toyota tool pouch, 2F engine manual and as said before, the original FJ40 manual and Toyota sales booklet. Serious inquiries only. Inspection encouraged. Clean California title in hand. Asking $54,900 OBO