Hi James
I really do hope its genuine for you.
I emailed him too last night and this is the response i got:
Hi, Thank you for the interest shown. I am sorry for the late reply. The car is still for sale and it's stored inside up north in Inverness, Scotland; In good condition with no rust or dents. All paperwork present in my name. It belonged to my father who unfortunately passed away 3 months ago and the car has been in storage since then. I will let it go for £4650 including delivery to your home address. Please see photos attached.
See below some info on the car:
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42 LX (1984) - Very rare. Superb, original example.
I bought this car about 3 years ago, but have since moved house and don't currently have a garage. So time to move on.
This was the last model of the iconic 40 series LandCruisers to be produced (1984, B-reg). The LX had the 3.4 litre 3B engine, air conditioning, three windscreen wipers, rear slider windows, cloth upholstery and forward facing rear seats.
This example was imported from Australia several years ago so is relatively rust free and right hand drive. So far as I know, it is in unmolested, original specification (no body-lift or suspension changes etc). Possibly apart from the white wheels and body stripes.
Odometer showing 330,200 kms (205,180 miles). Speedo displays in km/h
Extremely good overall condition. There is some rust on the body in the usual places and it has been re-sprayed at some stage (years ago), in the original green colour. But some minor bodywork would bring this vehicle back to excellent overall condition. The chassis is solid and rust free. Waxoyled about 12 months ago.
Starts first time and drives well
Four wheel drive system all working
Two sets of keys
Original stripey cloth seats (one head rest missing), all in good order. No rips.
New set of General Super All Grip tyres (original size 7.50 R16), which look right. Hardly used.
New battery
12 Months MOT (to 6 August 2019)
6 months tax (to 1 Feb 2018)
Less good bits...
Clutch master cylinder leaks a little, but still works fine.
The air conditioning no longer works. But I do have the radiator if someone wanted to reinstate this.
One or two minor scratches and dings, consistent with age
Some rust on the back tub and radiator grill as shown in the photos
Front floor mats a bit worn on driver's side
This 40 series is a great runner and would make a nice rolling restoration project or just drive as it is with all it's signs of age. These are nothing like modern Land Cruisers. They are very heavy duty, utility vehicles with stiff, leaf spring suspension. More like a tractor than a luxury 4x4. But that just adds to the character.
Let me know if you are still interested
Cheers,
Stephen John
Something doesnt ring true for me and its way too cheap. Im Guessing if i reply back eventually he will ask me to pay money upfront before viewing the landcruiser to some bank account.
But i do hope its not for your sake.
How long have you had it?
