1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 with a 2016 frame-off rebuild, priced like a tired driver

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: the private seller says this FJ60 was stripped to the frame in 2016, with the frame powder coated, the original 2F six rebuilt with a Man-A-Fre Weber and HEI kit, and the 4-speed transfer case resealed. It also carries a 3-inch Man-A-Fre/Dobinson's lift, an ARB bumper with a Warren winch, ceramic-coated headers, a new Griffin radiator and a 40-gallon long-range tank.

Modified FJ60s with far less documented work have been selling for $19,000 to $27,500, so $14,999 leaves room for the jobs the seller lists as unfinished (the A/C compressor is removed, with a replacement included) and still comes in well under market. The mileage is shown as 10,000 with true mileage unknown, and the title status is not stated, so ask for both before anything else.

The value check

The seller is asking $14,999. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $19,000–$27,500, so the middle of the market is about $23,250. That put this car 35% under.

Modified/lifted FJ60 drivers have sold for $19,000 to $27,500 in 2026 (BaT 1982 at $19,000, BaT 1984 at $23,750, Mecum 1982 at $27,500); midpoint $23,250, so the ask is about 35% under.

Where the numbers come from:

• BaT 1982 FJ60 modified, $19,000 (Jun 2026)
• BaT 1984 FJ60 modified, $23,750 (Mar 2026)
• Mecum 1982 FJ60 modified, $27,500 (Mar 2026)

What to check

• Ask for the title status and photos of it; the listing does not say
• FJ60 roofs rust at the rear gutters and around the rear hatch and quarter windows; check under the roof rack area
• Inspect rear floor, rocker panels and lower tailgate even after a frame-off build
• Carbureted 2F: confirm the Weber conversion idles cleanly and the HEI setup has no hot-start issues
• 4-speed H41/H42 and split-case transfer: check for gear whine and leaks at the reseal
• A/C compressor is out; budget for reinstalling and recharging

Making it drive like new

With the chassis already done, the big wins are a 5-speed H55F or AX15 swap for highway gearing, front disc and booster refresh, an FJ62-style fuel injection conversion or an LS swap kit for power, and a modern gauge cluster. Finish the A/C and add three-point rear belts to make it a comfortable family hauler.