LOT 189
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Chassis no. FJ40-293604
Sold for US$43,680 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 189
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Chassis no. FJ40-293604
Chassis no. FJ40-293604
4,230cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
125bhp at 3,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Leaf Spring Suspension - 4-Wheel Drive
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
*Classic example of Toyota's off-road icon
*Striking example refurbished to factory specifications
*Period-appropriate in Olive OEM exterior color with white roof
*Excellent companion for the Copperstate Overland tour
THE LAND CRUISER
The Toyota Land Cruiser, in its many sizes and configurations has had a long and successful history of reliable service through the most rugged of conditions. Patterned after the ubiquitous Jeep and Land Rover utility vehicles, the Land Cruiser demonstrated that Toyota could produce much more than just economical cars.
Introduced in 1960, the FJ40 and its variants remained in production for a quarter century, the kind of longevity that demonstrates true value, quality and utility. They became indispensable in unsettled and remote areas of the world, hauled safaris through Africa, developed a devoted following among America's off-road culture and have spawned a host of imitators. Toyota itself paid its homage to the model in 2004 when it introduced the retro-styled FJ Cruiser to capitalize on the continuing image and popularity of the Land Cruiser some twenty years after the original's production run ended.
The Land Cruiser's popularity and utility is reflected in the number of variants in which it was built. There were in fact so many that it is probably impossible to identify all of them, but they came in short, medium, long and extra-long wheelbase, with a variety of roofs, half cabs, soft tops and doors, with four- and six-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. They climb mountains, cross deserts, ford rivers, balance their way over rock falls – they are one of the archetypical utility vehicles and today finding a good vintage example can be difficult.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Manufactured 'Just-in-Time' at the Toyota plant during November of 1978, this iconic 2-door Hard Top FJ40 is presented in the period correct and striking Olive exterior color, neatly accented by the iconic white roof. It is evident that both cosmetic and mechanical refurbishments have been carried out on the classic Toyota truck over the years, while original chassis plates and factory decals are present on the car today. The Land Cruiser FJ40 draws loads of attention from onlookers, who admire it with a sense of contented approval - it is a crowd pleaser and should also be eminently capable when the road turns to a mere path impassable by lesser vehicles. Offered here is a wonderful example of Toyota's legendary Ute, perhaps the original "Sport Utility".
Single Carburetor
125bhp at 3,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Leaf Spring Suspension - 4-Wheel Drive
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes
*Classic example of Toyota's off-road icon
*Striking example refurbished to factory specifications
*Period-appropriate in Olive OEM exterior color with white roof
*Excellent companion for the Copperstate Overland tour
THE LAND CRUISER
The Toyota Land Cruiser, in its many sizes and configurations has had a long and successful history of reliable service through the most rugged of conditions. Patterned after the ubiquitous Jeep and Land Rover utility vehicles, the Land Cruiser demonstrated that Toyota could produce much more than just economical cars.
Introduced in 1960, the FJ40 and its variants remained in production for a quarter century, the kind of longevity that demonstrates true value, quality and utility. They became indispensable in unsettled and remote areas of the world, hauled safaris through Africa, developed a devoted following among America's off-road culture and have spawned a host of imitators. Toyota itself paid its homage to the model in 2004 when it introduced the retro-styled FJ Cruiser to capitalize on the continuing image and popularity of the Land Cruiser some twenty years after the original's production run ended.
The Land Cruiser's popularity and utility is reflected in the number of variants in which it was built. There were in fact so many that it is probably impossible to identify all of them, but they came in short, medium, long and extra-long wheelbase, with a variety of roofs, half cabs, soft tops and doors, with four- and six-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. They climb mountains, cross deserts, ford rivers, balance their way over rock falls – they are one of the archetypical utility vehicles and today finding a good vintage example can be difficult.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Manufactured 'Just-in-Time' at the Toyota plant during November of 1978, this iconic 2-door Hard Top FJ40 is presented in the period correct and striking Olive exterior color, neatly accented by the iconic white roof. It is evident that both cosmetic and mechanical refurbishments have been carried out on the classic Toyota truck over the years, while original chassis plates and factory decals are present on the car today. The Land Cruiser FJ40 draws loads of attention from onlookers, who admire it with a sense of contented approval - it is a crowd pleaser and should also be eminently capable when the road turns to a mere path impassable by lesser vehicles. Offered here is a wonderful example of Toyota's legendary Ute, perhaps the original "Sport Utility".
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