[kaisen]

I've been on a FJ40 information diet for the last week or so, being 'schooled' by a iH8mud guru. He says 1978 was the best year overall, but like most things -- the newer the better. Cool Cruisers (probably the most respected FJ restoration company in the US) won't consider restoring a pre-1976 model for inventory. He's looking at a 1983 this week on my behalf. One of 260 for the US that year, one of 30 with factory A/C and P/S. A similar low-mile rig sold for $35K. This one is more affordable.