Equipment
3878/155hp, 3-speed, hub caps, dual mirrors, rear-mounted spare.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Represented as a one owner Texas FJ from new. Rough interior with surface rust poking through in several spots and a ripped up driver's seat. Beat up body with surface rust poking through in lots of spots. Same on the wheels. Lots of oxidation and surface rust underneath. Surface rust on the air cleaner and several spots in the engine bay. Definitely worth fixing up, but a little too rough to apply that 'charming patina' label that auction companies love so much.
Market commentary
There are better vintage 4x4s to buy with this kind of money, but in terms of FJ40s this was an appropriate number that takes into account this example's needs in the paint, body and engine departments. A $40,000 restoration will make it worth $60,000.