Equipment
Holley 4-barrel carb, 4-wheel disc brakes, Selectro front hubs, 60/40 splitfront seat, center-facing rear seats, rear-mounted spare, black steel wheels, hubcaps, All Terrain T/A tires, Emu springs and shocks.
Condition
Good paint and interior. Chassis done like new. Factory turn signals broken and replaced by a strap-on aftermarket switch. Ugly steering wheel with crazed hub logo. Done to a budget.
Market commentary
With the Toyota-built version of GMC's 236-cid ohv six under the hood rugged reliability and pulling power are part and parcel of the FJ's appeal. Restored to very good condition and largely like new with only some subtle upgrades (like the 4-wheel disc brakes) to improve safety, the impression this FJ creates is questioned by the makeshift turn signal setup and steering wheel hub. The restorer's decision to shortcut these two simple items calls into question the quality and attention to detail of whole job. The buyer paid for the overall good impression, reserving enough to cover the restorer's inattention, but not much left over in case the visible shortcuts prove to be matched other more important and expensive places.