Restoring Cars

I think he's tried to sell the kids. That's why the restoration is on such a tight budget.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Well spotted there. It does have hydrolastic suspension. One of the pipes rusted through and sprung a leak. It was then parked and registration lapsed. There is a replacement pipe there.
The owner is keen to move it on to an enthusiast. It even has the original hub caps which I'm told are rather hard to find.

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If you want hydraulics ....

I think the best small car I've ever driven is a Citroen GS .... Full hydraulic suspension ... they'd ride at least as well as a big old Mercedes... little flat four air cooled 1220cc engine, center point steering, 4 wheel disc brakes.... One of the few cars I've managed to get to do "4 wheel drifts" on greasy roads. The little flat 4 motor will rev out to 8000rpm if you don't watch what your doing. There a great fun little car.

40 Jahre Citroën GS - YouTube

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They can't stay worthless forever .... grab one while there's still any left. The have been so utterly worthless and unloved for so long ... Most have gone to the crushers or rusted away.

It really Depends on who wants them, and what they are prepared to pay:)

Overseas FJ40 Land cruisers are really rising in value rapidly..only a matter of time before they are worth big bucks in Australia;)

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Those are the prices for Restored..to think people pay that much for an old Land cruiser:eek:

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Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

It really Depends on who wants them, and what they are prepared to pay:)

Overseas FJ40 Land cruisers are really rising in value rapidly..only a matter of time before they are worth big bucks in Australia;)

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Those are the prices for Restored..to think people pay that much for an old Land cruiser:eek:

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The prices are going up already. There was a restored one advertised for twenty something thousand some months ago.

Really! that's crazy!..to think it's Just an old Cruiser!:eek:

1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40

You of course realise, what it's advertised for, isn't necessarily what it sells for.

I must admit, though, this one looks to be in really good original condition.

Cool, that is in very good, original condition. Amazing it hasn't rusted away - must have been kept out of the weather.

My Brother had an identical one before he wrecked it and bought a Series 2a. Was a great old beast, but with an average of 26LPH KM, you couldn't drive past a servo...:D.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40

You of course realise, what it's advertised for, isn't necessarily what it sells for.

I must admit, though, this one looks to be in really good original condition.

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But of Course! Wow that FJ40 looks bloody PERFECT!:eek::eek:

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40

You of course realise, what it's advertised for, isn't necessarily what it sells for.

I must admit, though, this one looks to be in really good original condition.

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It's only done 50K,,, basically it's never been used :eek:

And when alls said and done,, it just a Land Cruiser :angel:

If I was paying that Amount of money for an old 40, I would want a 3B Diesel at least!;)