This is not a concours, factory specification FJ40 but then nor is it a wreck, which is good news for the Toyota enthusiast on a budget because it means that the hammer price will probably start with a one rather than a three.

And, because it’s fundamentally solid and in fine overall condition, there is plenty of headroom to add value over the coming months and years as the new owner starts work on the few jobs that still need doing; the great unwashed are finally starting to appreciate early Toyota Land Cruisers, and good ones are starting to make their mark on the scene – and this can only continue to grow as people realize how easy they are to work on, how accessible parts still are, and how much fun they are to own and drive.

As an ex-military example, we are fairly confident that its early years would have been marked by regular servicing and maintenance; when your life depends on your vehicle’s reliability, skimping is not an option. It then moved into a private collection before going into storage under probate and finally ending up in the hands of an enthusiast here in the UK.

So, we think it’s probably a good ‘un, largely because we haven’t seen anything that leads us to believe otherwise. The owner is known to us, and he’s a lovely chap and one we’ve found to be scrupulously honest.

And realistic, which is why he’s happy to offer this on a ‘no reserve’ basis, so it’ll sell from the very first bid. Where will the hammer fall? Well, we think that’ll be somewhere between £10,000 and £15,000, which is peanuts for such a well-preserved and beautifully engineered vehicle.

This particular car is located with the vendor in Bournemouth; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

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1973 Toyota LANDCRUISER

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