3,878cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single carburetor
105bhp at 3,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
4-Wheel Drive

*Meticulous restoration by Elite Land Cruisers Co
*Practical and charming Toyota
*Final year for the FJ25
*Excellent promotional vehicle

THE TOYOTA FJ25

After finding an American Jeep left behind during the invasion of the Philipines in 1941, Toyota reportedly set forth on reverse engineering the capable 4x4 and creating their own. The FJ25 was launched in the mid 1950s and, along with the other variants of the 20 series, it cemented the Land Cruisers unbreakable reputation that made them the darling of police forces, militaries, and remote areas for decades.

The FJ25 is motivated by the trusty F Engine that drives all four wheels through a 3 or 4-speed transmission. In 1958, Toyota began production of the FJ25 in Brazil, making it the first Toyota built outside of Japan. Production ceased in 1960, when the iconic FJ40 was introduced and truly made the Land Cruiser a household name worldwide.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Before being rescued from dereliction by Elite Land Cruisers, this FJ25 was exclusively used and owned in Costa Rica. At first, this Hard Top FJ was owned by the Costa Rican government for 20 years before spending 20 years on a coffee plantation, fully utilizing its off-road capabilities. According to records, this Toyota has covered fewer than 33,000 miles since new.

Presented in Carnival Red, this FJ25 has been completely restored by Land Cruiser experts Elite Land Cruisers in Katy, Texas, sparing no detail. The frame-off restoration attended to both cosmetic and mechanical aspects of is Land Cruiser, now with a refurbished engine, brake system, and all other major mechanical systems, as shown in its exhaustive restoration file. The Carnival Red Hard Top bodywork is straight and striking on the little off roader, giving it a decidedly tropical aesthetic. Overall, this FJ is mechanically and aesthetically great and would be a great companion off-road or on.

Along with the extensive restoration documentation, this FJ is accompanied by a restored tool kit, jack, and service trouble lamp.