1989 FJ62 Land Cruiser SUPER SOLID Untouched Survivor FJ40 FJ60 NO RESERVE ! ! !
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Item location: Hoschton, GA, United States
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1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
Hello, let me start by saying that I realize how stressful it can be to buy anything sight un-seen. I don't think a paragraph & 1 or 2 pictures is enough to accurately describe an item of any kind. Let alone a motor vehicle. I understand that you may be in a different state or even a different country & therefore are unable to come view this RARELand Cruiserin person. I want you to know everything I know about anything I offer for sale. For that reason, my postings tend to be a little on the long side. I also post pictures detailing every part of the vehicle. This Cruiser is fresh out of a 3 year storage. I did no clean-up at all. This Cruiser is wearing it's 100% original paint & retains it's 100% original interior. I'm certain both will clean-up nicely.Please take the time to read the item description & view the pictures. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. All will be answered promptly. I have sold vehicles to buyers all over the world.All members who have bought from me have been extremely pleased with my performance & with the items they have purchased from me, I'm sure you will be as well.| Description-THIS IS A HARD TO FIND MODEL!!!!!The FJ62 was the lastof the classic bodied Cruisers. The 62 retained the elegant but obviously capable styling of the FJ60 wagon, but added an automatic transmission behind the tried & trued "F" inline 6 cylinder engine & straight front & rear axles. Making this model as at home on the pavement as it is off road.I am a factory trained Toyota technician. My Father & Uncle are both Master Toyota techs. So, I know a little bit about these amazing vehicles. I purchased this 60 series three years ago from a local seller. I noticed the original owner's manual was still in the cardboard envelope provided buy the dealership which sold this vehicle brand new back in 1989. Sandy Springs Toyota in Atlanta GA. After questioning the seller, I was told that this SUV was purchased there new by his uncle, has remained in his family & in the area it's entire life. SUPER RARE TO FIND A LIFE LONG SOUTHERN FJ ! ! ! ! The previous owners cared a great deal about this truck & it shows. The central GA climate has been good to this truck & it shows. This is the cleanest, most solid, unmolested, unrestored, "survivor" FJ62 I've ever encountered. That's saying a lot considering the huge number of these things to come through all the Toyota repair shops my family & I have been involved with over the last several decades. I hadplans to turn it into a daily driven, street legal, Overland / Off-Road rig. With very little effort, youcouldturn this intoa vehicle that is way more capable than just about any 4-wheel drive on the planet. With it's legendary toughness & reliability, it can go a few places off the pavement that an H1 Hummer can't go. Plus LOTS of places on the pavement the Hummer can't. Like 75MPH down the freeway, safely & comfortably with you & 3 or 4 teens who are late for soccer practice! Or through the drive thru at Micky D's! The adventurer in me has dreams of changing parts, adding lift, bigger tires & heading out into the wilderness.... But the reality is, this Land Cruiser is a super nice example of a gently used, never abused, meticulously serviced, extremely capable vehicle, just as it sits. Toyota put the best they had to offer into these flagship vehicles & it definitely shows. Even with 265,005 miles & 30+ years of use, you can still feel the quality. They are so tough, the engineering so strong.... it is quite common to find these with well over 500,000 miles which are still going strong. However, it is not common to find one which has been 1-family owned, has lived in GA it's entire life, has obviously never been off road, is 100% factory bone stock & is as close to being completely rust free as it gets! It's very easy to tell that these are all easy freeway miles. Just look at the brake pedal pad. There is zero wear. The same is true for the gas pedal & the carpet in the pedal area. If these were in-town miles, those areas would certainly show a great deal of foot wear. If you take care of it, there's no telling how long this Cruiser will take care of you.... My guess is, a long, long, time! |
I have personallyserviced cruiserswith well over 500,000 miles that were still going strong without ever having had any major repairs. This engine fires right up. NO SMOKE. NO TICKS. NO MISS. NO CHECK ENGINE or other warning lights. No blow-by. I did notice a couple of fluid drips after being on the road for the first time in three years.The A440F automatic transmissions in these Cruisers are as tough as everything else. This one shifts smooth but firm, just as it should.
The transfer case stick in the floor shifts like new. Feels like it's never been used at all! The (Hi-4), shift on the fly, button on the dash works just as it should. The factory manual locking hubs engage & disengage freely. Both the front & rear differentials are nice & quiet. Everything shifts & operates just as it should. I had both front brake calipers replaced & the rear drum brakes serviced when I purchased the vehicle three years ago. After the long storage, they still stop well. The steering & suspension feel smooth. There is a small amount of play but much better than what you'd expect from a four-wheel drive vehicle of this year & mileage.Mechanically this entire vehicle seems to be in excellentcondition.
Body & Frame-This vehicle has lived right here in the metro Atlanta area since driving off the showroom floor. So there is absolutely no rust or corrosion on anything anywhere..... other than one tiny spot of rust through on the bottom corner of the right rear wheel opening. I can only assume a small amount of dirt or road grime built up there & held moisture over a period of time. The spot is smaller than my index finger & is ONLY in the outer sheet metal or "skin". It was there when I purchased the Cruiser & has not grown in size in the three years I've owned it. I did not spray any paint or primer or try to hide it in any way. I want you to know exactly what you are getting. There is noinvolvementwith any of the structural metal behind the little spot & this is the ONLY spot on the entire Cruiser. I have crawled under, over & through every single inch of this beautiful FJ. I have NEVER seen a nicer body on an unrestored FJ62, ever! All the door jams are perfect. All the wheel wells are perfect. Both the inner & outer rockers are perfect. The rear hatch & tailgate are perfect! SUPER RARE! EVERY PART OF THIS BODY other than that one little spot I mentioned is rust free & very nice! The frame is completely rust free. The floorpans are rust free. This truckhas never been exposed to salt. Noicyroads. No ocean spray. NO SALT.The under side of the vehicle isclean &everything is tight & free from corrosion. I've often thought the 60's & 62's came from Japan pre-rusted. It is rare to find a rust free Cruiser but this is one! Every body panel is as straight as a string. I don't see a single door ding! There are a few scratches & imperfections in the paint but far above average for a vehicle of this year & mileage. I see no evidence of this Toyota having ever been in an accident. All the body panels are factory original. As you can see, the all original, factory paint, still has a deep luster & shines very well!
Interior-This Landcruiser still has that "FJ60/62 smell". If you've ever owned a nice one, you know what I'm talking about. It must be the materials Toyota used. In my experience, only these models have it. It smells like "quality". The seats are all in great shape. Their tracks &mechanisms all operate as new. There is no breakdown of the padding or support springs/wires. The factory coverings are in above average shape but not perfect. There is some "age staining". I have never had the vehicle detailed or tried to clean the interior in any way. It is in a very nice, original, well kept condition.The door panels & side / cargo paneling are all extremely nice, showing very minimal if any wear. The headliner is perfect & does not sage. The dash padding does show very minimal cracking right in the center but nice overall. The carpet is very nice & shows only minor wear if any. The are no odors.
Options-It would take me an hour to list of the options found on this Flagship Toyota. As you can imagine, this thing had every optionavailable in 1989.Everything works! (the power antennamast for the radio will need to be replaced as the nylon teeth have deteriorated, the electrical portion of the left rear power window switch is missing, the plastic outer switch is present, the window motor is present & operational using the driver door master switch) The aftermarket roofrack pictured is included but is not a factory option. No holes ormodificationswere made to the body when installing this rack. It simply clips onto the rain gutters. All of the weather-stripping is present & supple. All of the brightwork is in above average original condition. However, the front bumper is bend slightly.
Tires & Wheels-This FJ still retains it's factory steel wheels. They were originally chrome but somewhere along the way were painted black. All (5) tires are matching Goodyears. All still are wearing evenly & have 80-90% tread remaining. However, there is visible dry rot on the four mounted tires. If you are planning to drive it home, I will be happy to take it to a local tire store so that they can install a new set of tires for you, prior to you flying in. I will not charge to take the vehicle to the tire shop but you will be responsible for purchasing the tires & related charges. I would recommend trailering the vehicle home or having it shipped, simply due to the long storage & age of the tires. It would be much better to go through this Cruiser & hit the road with confidence. But that is your call. The truck is fully operational just as it sits.
Title-I have a clean, clear, fully transferable GA title on this vehicle. This is my personal vehicle so there will be no taxes charged here.I DO NOT charge a doc fee or any other fees like most sellers on eBay do. What you bid is what you pay.
* This is a TRUE auction!* NO RESERVE!* Low starting bid!* You set the final price!* Bid what you think theCruiser is worth to you!* If you are the high bidder at the end... YOU WIN!
BIDDING-Please only bid what you are prepared to pay for this vehicle. Anyone wishing to inspect this vehicle,or haveitinspected, is welcome to do so but inspections must be completed prior to bidding & prior to auction's end.If you have little or no feedback please contact me prior to bidding. I realize everyone has to start somewhere & welcome your business but I must verify that you are a serious buyer if you have little or no buying history.I have encountered a couple of crooks/ scammers here on eBay who have cost me both time & money. This will no longer be tolerated. So if you are not a SERIOUS buyer, PLEASE MOVE ON. All members with a genuine interest in this vehicle are more than welcome to ask questions. All will be answered promptly. If you look at my feedback comments you will see that all of the REAL buyers have been very happy after dealing with me. Many of the comments are from people who have been very happy withCruisers they have bought from me.
SHIPPING-Shipping costs & arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. However, I have assisted buyers & their shippers in the pickup of several vehicles over the years. I have sold to buyers all over the US, as well as international buyers. I can recommend several shippers who have performed well for customers in the past but you will have to make your own arrangements with them. I will work with you & your shipper so that they can get thisSUVto you as fast & cost effectively as possible. However, no matter where you live or how you choose to pay, the legal point of sell will be here in Jackson CountyGeorgia as that is where I live & where the vehicle is located. As always, you are more than welcome to pick this vehicle up in person. I offer airport pick-up at no charge.
This 62 Series Toyota Land Cruiser is truly a rare find.Thesetrucks are TOUGH &stand the test of time! This one has been gently used over it's lifetime here in the south. But it ISNOT a new vehicle, a restored vehicle or amuseum quality showpiece. However, it IS a very clean, unbelievablysolid, virtuallyuntouched survivor FJ62. One that's ready to be serviced up & daily driven, or nut & bolt restored, or updated & customized into whatever you want it to be. Remember... NO RESERVE! Get your bid in now so you don't miss out at the last second. I have dozens of additional pictures. If you need to see anything specific, feel free to contact me & I will send you whatever you'd like.Thanks for your interest in my Landcruiser!I hope you win!! JD
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. 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 and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Jurisdiction over this sale & any related matters is now & shall forever remain exclusive to Jackson County Georgia. By placing a bid you agree to all terms laid out in this contract.
Vehicle Details:
- Condition: Used
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Land Cruiser
- Year: 1989
- Mileage: 265
- VIN: JT3FJ62G9K1112057
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
