Equipment
F145 engine, hubcaps, rear-mounted spare, center-facing rear seats, rollbar, dual outside mirrors
Condition
California black plate car in original, unrestored condition. Lots of rock chips and paint wear. The underbody shows surface rust on most surfaces, and the rubber running boards are cracking and faded. The seats are in excellent condition but the floor pan and trunk paint is worn. The engine is untouched and has dirt, grime and surface rust. An original 28,960-mile U.S. market soft top FJ, but used and not pampered.
Market commentary
Offered by Mecum at Monterey in August where it attracted interest but a top bid of $50,000, then at Dallas three months ago where the high bid was $47,000. It is so used that the mileage claim is difficult to accept. At a price like any of these three reported high bids there is nothing left to do even a minimal restoration.