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Datsuns, Corollas, RX-7s, Supras, NSXs and Land Cruisers from 1968 to the early 2000s, made modern with better suspension, brakes, cooling and engine swaps while keeping the look.

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1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with A/C, power steering and front discs for under $20k

$19,900 32% under market

ClassicCars.com, Denver, CO

A sorted-looking FJ40 driver with the comfort upgrades already done, priced well below recent sales.

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1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 5-speed, last-year Z32 with 56k miles

$19,000 30% under market

ClassicCars.com, Olathe, KS

A 56k-mile, 5-speed final-year Z32 Twin Turbo priced about 30% under recent sales, if the turbo claim checks out

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1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster California survivor with original paint for $12,995

$12,995 29% under market

ClassicCars.com, North Hollywood, CA

Clean-title, running CA roadster with original paint, priced near the bottom of real sales.

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1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with disc brakes, lift and new soft top for under $18k

$17,900 32% under market

ClassicCars.com, Denver, CO

Driver FJ40 with useful upgrades priced well below recent sales; frame and tub condition decide the deal.

Driver

1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 4-Speed, no-reserve two-owner truck

$4,200 current bid 83% under market

Hagerty Marketplace, Denver, CO. Ends Nov 6

No-reserve FJ60 at $1,000 with 12 days left; bids will climb, but there is room under $19k-30k comps.

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1959 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ25, a rare pre-FJ40 cruiser under recent FJ25 sales

$23,900 32% under market

ClassicCars.com, Denver, CO

Rare 1959 FJ25 at $24,900, about 29% under recent FJ25 sales, but it is modified and the history is unverified

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1991 Honda CRX HF with a B16A1 swap, priced under driver comps

$6,000 34% under market

CLASSIC.com, Chesapeake, VA

B16-swapped CRX at $6,000, about a third under modified-CRX sales; budget for paint and bodywork.

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1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 pickup with Ram Jet 350 and a 1,800-hour frame-off build

$15,000 current bid 81% under market

Hagerty Marketplace, Hacienda Heights, CA. Ends Nov 3

Rare 1960s FJ45 pickup with a documented pro build, at no bids two weeks out. Bids usually climb.

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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 40th Anniversary

$12,900 45% under market

CLASSIC.com, Grand Rapids, MI

A final-year 80 Series 40th Anniversary with leather and sunroof, priced well under similar high-mile sales.

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**Chevy V8 Swapped Datsun 240Z - Jay Leno's Garage** Jay Leno's Garage

**Evolution of an Icon: MZR Datsun 240z** Petrolicious

**/TUNED - Turbocharged Datsun 510** The Drive

**Big Country Labs 20v AE86 Levin Corolla //DT252** Hoonigan

**1973 Mazda RX3 Restomod - Jay Leno's Garage** Jay Leno's Garage

**The Ultimate Rotary Restomod - John's 20B-Swapped FC Mazda RX7** Ryco Filters

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1970–78 Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30) 1 guide Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1968–73 Datsun 510 1 chassis compared Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1989–98 Nissan 240SX (S13 & S14) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1984–87 Toyota Corolla AE86 (GT-S & SR5) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1985–89 Toyota MR2, first generation (AW11) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1986–92 Toyota Supra Mk III (A70) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1993–98 Toyota Supra Mk IV (A80) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1992–2000 Lexus SC300 & SC400 Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1960–84 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 3 chassis compared 1 guide Upgrade parts
1980–90 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 & FJ62 Upgrade the original frame Upgrade parts
1984–95 Toyota pickup & 4Runner Upgrade the original frame Upgrade parts
1992–2000 Honda Civic (EG & EK) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1994–2001 Acura Integra (DC2) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1991–2005 Acura NSX, first generation Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1979–85 Mazda RX-7, first generation (SA/FB) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1986–92 Mazda RX-7, second generation (FC) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1993–95 Mazda RX-7, third generation (FD) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts
1990–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA & NB) Suspension kits Chassis stiffening Upgrade parts

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Comparison, Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30)

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1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with A/C, power steering and front discs for under $20k

1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 5-speed, last-year Z32 with 56k miles

1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster California survivor with original paint for $12,995

1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with disc brakes, lift and new soft top for under $18k

1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 4-Speed, no-reserve two-owner truck

1959 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ25, a rare pre-FJ40 cruiser under recent FJ25 sales

1991 Honda CRX HF with a B16A1 swap, priced under driver comps

1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 pickup with Ram Jet 350 and a 1,800-hour frame-off build

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 40th Anniversary

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LS-swapping a Datsun 240Z: what it really costs, part by part

Buying a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 to restomod: what to look for and what it costs

Resto, restomod or pro-touring? What the terms actually mean

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