1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Base for sale in Grass Valley, CA

Listed at $21,500 USD.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU DREAMED OF OWNING AN FJ62? You've seen beautifully finished FJ62s selling at auction for $30,000, $35,000, $40,000 and more. In fact, a 223,000-mile 1989 FJ62 just sold for $36,500. WANT ONE? Here's another way to get there: start with the right Land Cruiser. This is a classic vehicle ready for a classic-car enthusiast — someone who understands what an increasingly collectible FJ62 is, appreciates its originality and character, and wants the satisfaction of bringing one back to its best. Don't spend your restoration budget rescuing a basket case or making piecemeal upgrades to someone else's abandoned project. Start with a largely original 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 that's already been loved, maintained and driven for decades. I've owned mine for 23 years and am its third owner. It has 225,000 miles, its original 3F-E 4.0L fuel-injected inline-six, and no significant body rust. IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE RESCUED. IT DESERVES TO BE RESTORED. And I'll admit something: for more than two decades I've gotten a real kick out of the whistles, thumbs-up and spontaneous: “COOL CAR!” Polish and wax this FJ62 and those compliments come with the car. I'm ready to sell it to a classic-car and restoration enthusiast who already understands what a finished FJ62 can become and wants to begin with a promising foundation. I'm not looking for someone simply throwing out an offer. I'm looking for the next owner who sees this Land Cruiser and thinks: “I know what I can do with that.” She's a proud old car. She deserves to look smart again. WHY I BELIEVE SHE'S WORTH RESTORING For some real-world context, recent completed Bring a Trailer sales include: 1988 FJ62 — $39,000 May 30, 2026 • 174K miles 1989 FJ62 — $40,000 March 24, 2026 • 208K miles • 22 years with its previous owners 1989 FJ62 — $36,500 September 15, 2026 • 223K miles — remarkably close to my 225K These are not direct appraisals of my Land Cruiser. Every FJ62 differs in condition, restoration, mechanical work, rust, originality and presentation. And there are FJ62s that sell for considerably less. The point is what a good FJ62 can become. AN HONEST FJ62 Mine is not a $40,000 finished restoration. That's why I'm not asking $40,000. What I'm offering is a largely original, running and driving classic Land Cruiser with a solid body and a long ownership history — a foundation for the enthusiast who wants to take it to the next level. 225,000 miles Original 3F-E 4.0L fuel-injected inline-six Automatic transmission; has lots of power 4WD Third owner Owned 23 years No significant body rust, nor major mechanical work performed Passed California smog September 2025. Smog renewal September 2027 ASKING $21,500 WANT THE MECHANICAL DETAILS? Serious buyers can text me and I'll send a separate summary of the most important recent maintenance, mechanical work and repairs, along with available service records. A partial trade for the right dependable vehicle may ($5k) also be considered, with the balance in cash. Located near Nevada City, California. Serious inquiries welcome.