Vehicle Description
1988 Toyota Landcruiser FJ62 with 65K 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 65K 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
oth...for more information please contact the seller.
