For Sale: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 in Torrance, California for sale in Torrance, CA
Vehicle Description 1988 Toyota Landcruiser FJ62 with 63K original milesWest Coast Classics are proud to present what we believe to be the absolutely finest available example anywhere of this all original (apart from one repaint in original 'Royal Blue' factory color amp; obviously any mechanical work, tires etc) and stock 1988 Toyota Landcruiser 6 Cylinder 4WD with no history of any rust or any body work or of having ever been off-road and boasting only 63K original miles!The Toyota Landcruiser is the longest running series for Toyota and certainly one of the finest true off road 4WD full size sport utility vehicles ever built and a legendary performer in the harshest of settings as proved through extensive testing by Toyota in the Australian outback, notorious for extreme temperatures and terrain and where it became hugely popular and Australia's best selling full size body on frame four wheel drive vehicle ever! Production started in 1954 and by 1973 over 300K Landcruisers had been sold worldwide; a true testament of their legendary capabilities! It was originally produced as a convertible, a Hardtop, a Station Wagon and there was a Utility Truck version.
According to Classic.
com the top 5 Landcruiser models of 2020;As with previous years, the FJ40 continues to be the top variant sold, but both the FJ62 and FJ60 saw over 100% increase in total dollar sales year-over-year with the FJ62 almost tripling in market size, and coming close to doubling its average sale.
First; some background as to why so much time and effort went into the car offered for sale, and why somebody would take an amazingly low mileage vehicle and treat it to this comprehensive refresh.
The previous owner had an FJ40 that his son had always liked and he wanted a similar vehicle.
The later model Land Cruiser FJ60 and FJ62's are more popular among the younger generation and are an up and coming collectible.
In fact, the FJ62's are experiencing a considerable rise in interest and value.
The previous owner had promised his son any vehicle he wanted upon graduation from medical school and he selected an FJ62.
It is a good choice as the FJ40's are somewhat softening in value and are certainly not as refined as the 62's which are much more practical and usable and surely destined to be one of the most desired 4WD SUV collectibles in the years to come.
The previous owner started searching for a good candidate and found this one in Oklahoma.
He drove it back to Phoenix,AZ and over the course of those two days driving it reportedly fell in love with it.
He wanted his son to have the best one possible; a completely trouble free car for years to come so he could enjoy it and not be distracted once he started his medical practice.
We are providing this background because many will think it crazy to have taken the extraordinary efforts and resources required to ensure this vehicle was a trouble free source of joy for years to come.
And obviously this particular owner was as obsessive and compulsive as could possibly be when it comes to making things the best they can be.
He had previously had a car on the lawn at Pebble Beach and crossing the stage there was memorable for him but doing this car for his son he said was far more rewarding.
This vehicle had 61,000 actual miles when he acquired it and from this point he began to improve it so it may never experience a system failure of any type, while enhancing its value.
He loved the experience and took great pride in accomplishing his goal.
His son eventually finished his residency and wanted to purchase a house and his father told him he could sell the FJ62 and use the proceeds for the down payment.
He made this decision to sell the Landcruiser in order to purchase a house and we ended up as it's buyers.
Here is what had been done;After the mechanical refurbishment, all done in the last couple of years, the vehicle was dissembled in preparation for a sand and buff of the paint.
It was repainted in its original color of Royal Blue.
The door jambs and motor compartment were intentionally left retaining the original paint as it was pristine and showed the vehicles highly preserved original condition.
There are no tape lines and the new paint cannot be told from the door jambs and motor compartment.
The wheels and rubber were original to the car and this further attested to the cars original mile condition.
The vehicle now boasts new tires.
New bumpers, bumper ends, front grill, wiper arms, head light surrounds, etc.
were installed after the base coat/clear coat was color sanded and treated to a wool pad and foam pad buff out.
This worked out well as the paint had cured it now shows as it will for the foreseeable future.
All glass including the windshield are original to the car, and in the condition of a 2 year old car.
The glass was not taken out but the rubber seals were pulled back and this insured the quality repaint as well as the integrity of the original installment of glass, rubber and trim.
All the trim including all rubber was/is very nice.
If the rubber trim could have been improved it could have easily been done, all the rubber is soft, pliable, cosmetically great and no wind noises are present.
The entire interior, the seats, carpet, headliner, door panels and all trim are original and as a 2 year old car might look.
And lets be honest they should be on a low mileage car.
The gauges, levers, knobs, needles, etc.
are all in as new condition.
They are amazing.
All window switches were cleaned, contact points inspected and the window motors inspected, greased, etc.
the interior lights are bright.
The gauge faces are perfect with no hazing or surface scratches of any kind.
When panels were removed for inspection the true value of this car was appreciated.
Look at the photo of the tool and jack panel removal.
This is what you hope to find.
All features functions as they did when new.
The turn signals self-cancel as they would have done new and everything engages as it did when new.
The shifter engages accurately.
The dash is perfect, the vents are tight/firm and require effort to move.
Nothing is loose.
The shifters are like they where when the car was driven home new upon delivery.
All new rubber was installed on the floor shifter as he did not ever want to take anything apart going forward.
Again, when things are out why not.
The power radio antennae is a Toyota part and installed by Toyota.
No PEP Boys $29 off the shelf part here.
These are known to quit working - not this one.
That part cost $226.
00.
Smog equipment is in place.
The starter is new and the alternator is rebuilt.
Why not, as these are relatively inexpensive and now they should not fail going forward.
The water pump was replaced and the timing chain cover.
The valves inspected the injectors removed and cleaned, all done at the dealership.
The power steering pump is the original and the Toyota tech said this is unusual but consistent with the mileage and he said to leave it.
This might be the only thing he left alone but it was flushed and added new fluid at a cost of $129.
00.
Here are other examples of the no spared expense in this FJ62.
After checking the compression and finding it was 155-160 across all cylinders, the previous owner had the TOYOTA dealership go through the complete mechanics.
Yes, all that work was done using TOYOTA factory parts and Toyota technicians; with all receipts.
These totaled some $17, 368.
28; with a 20% Land Cruiser club discount.
All seals and gaskets were replaced, hoses and clamps in the motor compartment were replaced.
We believe over $600 in clamps alone are on the Toyota invoices.
A new Toyota radiator, complete brakes, master, discs, rotors, both front hubs and 4 new shocks, he had Toyota replace all the body mounts as one was not as crisp as the otfor more information please contact the seller.
.
According to Classic.
com the top 5 Landcruiser models of 2020;As with previous years, the FJ40 continues to be the top variant sold, but both the FJ62 and FJ60 saw over 100% increase in total dollar sales year-over-year with the FJ62 almost tripling in market size, and coming close to doubling its average sale.
First; some background as to why so much time and effort went into the car offered for sale, and why somebody would take an amazingly low mileage vehicle and treat it to this comprehensive refresh.
The previous owner had an FJ40 that his son had always liked and he wanted a similar vehicle.
The later model Land Cruiser FJ60 and FJ62's are more popular among the younger generation and are an up and coming collectible.
In fact, the FJ62's are experiencing a considerable rise in interest and value.
The previous owner had promised his son any vehicle he wanted upon graduation from medical school and he selected an FJ62.
It is a good choice as the FJ40's are somewhat softening in value and are certainly not as refined as the 62's which are much more practical and usable and surely destined to be one of the most desired 4WD SUV collectibles in the years to come.
The previous owner started searching for a good candidate and found this one in Oklahoma.
He drove it back to Phoenix,AZ and over the course of those two days driving it reportedly fell in love with it.
He wanted his son to have the best one possible; a completely trouble free car for years to come so he could enjoy it and not be distracted once he started his medical practice.
We are providing this background because many will think it crazy to have taken the extraordinary efforts and resources required to ensure this vehicle was a trouble free source of joy for years to come.
And obviously this particular owner was as obsessive and compulsive as could possibly be when it comes to making things the best they can be.
He had previously had a car on the lawn at Pebble Beach and crossing the stage there was memorable for him but doing this car for his son he said was far more rewarding.
This vehicle had 61,000 actual miles when he acquired it and from this point he began to improve it so it may never experience a system failure of any type, while enhancing its value.
He loved the experience and took great pride in accomplishing his goal.
His son eventually finished his residency and wanted to purchase a house and his father told him he could sell the FJ62 and use the proceeds for the down payment.
He made this decision to sell the Landcruiser in order to purchase a house and we ended up as it's buyers.
Here is what had been done;After the mechanical refurbishment, all done in the last couple of years, the vehicle was dissembled in preparation for a sand and buff of the paint.
It was repainted in its original color of Royal Blue.
The door jambs and motor compartment were intentionally left retaining the original paint as it was pristine and showed the vehicles highly preserved original condition.
There are no tape lines and the new paint cannot be told from the door jambs and motor compartment.
The wheels and rubber were original to the car and this further attested to the cars original mile condition.
The vehicle now boasts new tires.
New bumpers, bumper ends, front grill, wiper arms, head light surrounds, etc.
were installed after the base coat/clear coat was color sanded and treated to a wool pad and foam pad buff out.
This worked out well as the paint had cured it now shows as it will for the foreseeable future.
All glass including the windshield are original to the car, and in the condition of a 2 year old car.
The glass was not taken out but the rubber seals were pulled back and this insured the quality repaint as well as the integrity of the original installment of glass, rubber and trim.
All the trim including all rubber was/is very nice.
If the rubber trim could have been improved it could have easily been done, all the rubber is soft, pliable, cosmetically great and no wind noises are present.
The entire interior, the seats, carpet, headliner, door panels and all trim are original and as a 2 year old car might look.
And lets be honest they should be on a low mileage car.
The gauges, levers, knobs, needles, etc.
are all in as new condition.
They are amazing.
All window switches were cleaned, contact points inspected and the window motors inspected, greased, etc.
the interior lights are bright.
The gauge faces are perfect with no hazing or surface scratches of any kind.
When panels were removed for inspection the true value of this car was appreciated.
Look at the photo of the tool and jack panel removal.
This is what you hope to find.
All features functions as they did when new.
The turn signals self-cancel as they would have done new and everything engages as it did when new.
The shifter engages accurately.
The dash is perfect, the vents are tight/firm and require effort to move.
Nothing is loose.
The shifters are like they where when the car was driven home new upon delivery.
All new rubber was installed on the floor shifter as he did not ever want to take anything apart going forward.
Again, when things are out why not.
The power radio antennae is a Toyota part and installed by Toyota.
No PEP Boys $29 off the shelf part here.
These are known to quit working - not this one.
That part cost $226.
00.
Smog equipment is in place.
The starter is new and the alternator is rebuilt.
Why not, as these are relatively inexpensive and now they should not fail going forward.
The water pump was replaced and the timing chain cover.
The valves inspected the injectors removed and cleaned, all done at the dealership.
The power steering pump is the original and the Toyota tech said this is unusual but consistent with the mileage and he said to leave it.
This might be the only thing he left alone but it was flushed and added new fluid at a cost of $129.
00.
Here are other examples of the no spared expense in this FJ62.
After checking the compression and finding it was 155-160 across all cylinders, the previous owner had the TOYOTA dealership go through the complete mechanics.
Yes, all that work was done using TOYOTA factory parts and Toyota technicians; with all receipts.
These totaled some $17, 368.
28; with a 20% Land Cruiser club discount.
All seals and gaskets were replaced, hoses and clamps in the motor compartment were replaced.
We believe over $600 in clamps alone are on the Toyota invoices.
A new Toyota radiator, complete brakes, master, discs, rotors, both front hubs and 4 new shocks, he had Toyota replace all the body mounts as one was not as crisp as the otfor more information please contact the seller.
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