£6,190
1972 Toyota FJ43
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 3 Jun 2024
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£6,190
1972 Toyota FJ43
UK • 3 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser, a rare find with a unique history in Kenya, presents a project opportunity for classic car enthusiasts. While it boasts a running engine and solid mechanicals, it requires cosmetic attention due to its "shabby chic" exterior, rust, and some interior wear, making it an accessible project with significant potential.
Condition
6
The vehicle is described as "shabby chic" with cosmetic issues but solid mechanically. It has rust and some damage, but also a well-documented history and potential for restoration. The interior is presentable with some modifications. The overall condition suggests moderate wear with a need for some reconditioning.
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11,511 miles
FJ4324443
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
TSX 215K
1972
Auction
£6,190
1972 Toyota FJ43
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 3 Jun 2024
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
This is a deeply characterful FJ43, with a very well documented and fascinating history from a life spent mostly in Kenya.
Shipped from Mombasa to Felixstowe in 2008, it ended up being discovered a couple of years ago by its present owner.
“I saw her parked at the side of the road and just fell in love with her,” she tells us.
“I’ve hardly used her though – even though she’s actually really comfortable, lovely to drive and makes a fantastic noise.
I don’t really want to sell, but she ought to go to someone who’s going to get proper use out of her.” She added "There are two petrol tanks, (one under each front seat) we think an extra one was fitted at some point for long range safaris." The vehicle has had a quiet few years, resulting in a seized clutch slave cylinder, so it isn't currently driveable – although the engine is running sweetly.
There doesn't appear to be much wrong with the vehicle overall, and it’s essentially solid, so there’s huge potential here! You get a whopping ...
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£6,190
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£159,678
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Aug 2009
Latest MOT mileage:
18,468 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Aug 2008, 18,468 miles
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