1987 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 60

1987 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 60 Description:

I bought this 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser in the Winter of 2009. I bought it from a man in Tennessee who had started a restoration and could not finish. It was originally a no rust CA vehicle. He had it in his garage in TN restoring it for 2 years. The vehicle originally had 110,000 miles on it. I bought the vehicle with no engine, a rebuilt 4L80E transmission in a crate, and the interior had mostly been taken out.
I shipped it to a restorer in Reno, NV who finished the full restoration in March 2011, after almost a year and a half of work. I spent another few years adding some modern upgrades and working out a few kinks. I don't drive the vehicle much, and with 4 cars, one has to go, so it is going to be this one that I drive the least. I have not even put 6,000 miles on it since the restoration has been completed. The vehicle is stored in a garage until it sells.
STANDARD FEATURES: 4WD with transfer case, front disc brakes and drums in the rear, free wheeling locking front hubs, front tow hook, locking fuel filler door, intermittent windshield wiper, windshield washers front & rear, headlight washers, reclining front seats with headrests, fold up rear seat, air conditioning, rear defroster. Original steering wheel.
OPTIONS I ADDED: Heated wiper blades & heated wiper frames. Power side mirrors from Toyota FJ Cruiser (lights work and come on with the parking lights or headlights). Power Windows. Power Door Locks. Built in trickle charger. Switches for locks and windows that are backlit. Rear view mirror with temperature­, compass,­ reading lights.
Pioneer DVD, "Apple Car Play", In­Dash Double­DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receiver with bluetooth, Sirrius­, backup camera­, iPod connection­, DVD­ ­7" screen.I plug in my iPhone and use my map, Siri, text messages and listen to my music or Pandora!Polk Audio speakers, 6.5" DB6501 component system. 16 gauge Monster speaker wire. Prewired vehicle for subwoofer and rear video. Front & rear cupholders.
Viper remote start and alarm with tilt sensor, audio sensor, and backup battery. Tow hitch and hitch cover. Medal brake, gas & e­brake pedals. New transmission shifter. New transfer case shifter. New gauges.
I have 2 original keys, and 2 Viper remotes. And I have a reproduction owners manual.
WHEN RESTORED/REPLACED IN INTERIOR: New seatbelts. New foam in seats. New gauges. New billet aluminum grab handles. New brushed aluminum/padded tan dash. Built a center console with storage to match dash. Specter Off Road Marine Vinyl Seat Upholstery with new cushions and memory foam for bolstering. New faux suede headliner with additional insulation.
ENGINE: New LS3 crate motor. And it has all new pumps, compressors, condensors, etc. Engine will pass smog in all 50 states, green/ECO engine!
MECHANICALS: Rebuilt 4L80E transmission. New gas tank. New fuel pump. New wiring harness. New Wiper Motors Front & Rear. New exhaust & black chrome exhaust tip. Axles, Hubs, Knuckles ­ All New.New Bearings. New Brembo Front Rotors. New Pads and Shoes w/Stainless Steel Brake Lines. GM Hydro­Boost Brake Booster. FJ62 radiator. New headlights with LED lightbulbs. Rebuilt 19 spline transfer case.
PAINT: Toyota Dune Beige and GM Bright White on the top. The FJ60 Toyota Land Cruisers were originally all one color, but I liked the contrast of a white roof, like on the FJ40.
TIRES/WHEELS: All black Pro Comp Extreme Wheels; 17x9, 6 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern. Tires: Michelin LTX M/S2 LT285/70R17.
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: wheelbase 107.5", overall length 184", overall width 70.9". It fits in a standard garage easily.
To come anywhere close to the level of finish on this vehicle, you would have to contract with one of the high end Land Cruiser restoration specialists. Depending on what you want done, it would cost you the purchase of the donor vehicle, waiting 12-18 months, and then spending anywhere from $35,000 (low level/basic restoration) to $75,000 to restore the vehicle depending on if you want a basic clean up or a higher level of restoration.
Or you could purchase a restored vehicle from a high end restorer, for anywhere from $35,000 (for a basic/restored vehicle with the original engine with many miles on it) to $80,000 (for more custom work), and up.One of the country's top Land Cruiser restorers says: "A top level restoration starts at $65,000. It ends where your imagination does."
You will find most of the Land Cruiser restorations out there are simply a very nice refresh of the original vehicle, many times retaining the original 6 cylinder engine with high mileage, and with no interior upgrades.
This Land Cruiser for sale is a one of a kind, fully restored, new mechanicals, interior, modern upgrades, paint and wheels. This vehicle has barely been driven. There is NOT A DISTRESSED SALE. I realize I am looking for a rare buyer who wants a customized and fully restored vintage SUV. But that does not mean I will take less than the vehicle is worth, and it does not mean I need to sell.
Custom, vintage, restored SUV's cost a lot to buy and restore. I will not be getting back anywhere near all my costs (over $80,000) that I have into the vehicle. And yes, I do realize you cannot get out anywhere near what you put into a restoration. For the buyer that wants a new, custom, professionally restored, one of a kind SUV, the reserve price is fair.
I have a 100% perfect feedback rating, I am a non­smoker, and the vehicle is always garaged. I have the original wheels that came standard with the original vehicle. The buyer is welcome to all the wheels I have.
This vehicle can be a highway cruiser, it goes down the highway at 65 mph at low rpm. It can be a show truck. Or you can make it a rock crawler, anything you want it to be!
THINGS NEEDED TO FIX: the metal pedals are missing a few of the round rubber inserts, and I have a bag of replacements. The front bumper is a little bent, but I wanted to leave the original on, and its not that bad. The rear interior light by the floor is missing a plastic cover.
There are so many upgrades and options I may have missedsome. If you see something in a picture you have a question on, or have any other questions, please contact me. I have all receipts, and cleartitle. Pre­-purchase inspection by buyer or mechanic is welcome.