Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 39
1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 Chassis no. FJ43-110022
Sold for US$78,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 39
1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43
1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43
Chassis no. FJ43-110022
Chassis no. FJ43-110022
4,230cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
135bhp at 3,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with 2-Speed Transfer Case
Front and Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs – Live Rear Axle
Front Disc Brakes --- Rear Drum Brakes
*Rarely seen long-wheelbase version of the legendary 40-Series
*Nicely restored to factory specifications
*Highly optioned example with disc brakes and power steering
*Perfect for the beach, ranch, or country estate
THE CAR OFFERED
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 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.
These long-wheelbase FJ43-chassis Land Cruisers are not well-known in the US, however they were highly prized in other markets around the world for their increased interior space and much-improved ride over their short-wheelbase FJ40 siblings.
This example, built in July of 1971, spent most of its life in the dry South American climate in the mountains of Colombia being restored less than a decade ago. Photos of the restoration show a frame-off operation during which the truck was upgraded with a larger, 4.2-liter 2F motor, front disc brakes, power steering, a new top, fresh upholstery, and bigger speakers in custom made boxes. It is reported that during the restoration the engine was rebuilt and 1,500 kilometers have been driven since.
With room for plenty of friends to hit the road—or trail, this FJ43 is a striking and not-oft-seen variant of the vintage Toyota Land Cruiser. Whether you're bouncing off road, rumbling along the beach, or pulling up to a gravel drive, this truck can get you out of situations many couldn't get you into!
Single Carburetor
135bhp at 3,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with 2-Speed Transfer Case
Front and Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs – Live Rear Axle
Front Disc Brakes --- Rear Drum Brakes
*Rarely seen long-wheelbase version of the legendary 40-Series
*Nicely restored to factory specifications
*Highly optioned example with disc brakes and power steering
*Perfect for the beach, ranch, or country estate
THE CAR OFFERED
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 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.
These long-wheelbase FJ43-chassis Land Cruisers are not well-known in the US, however they were highly prized in other markets around the world for their increased interior space and much-improved ride over their short-wheelbase FJ40 siblings.
This example, built in July of 1971, spent most of its life in the dry South American climate in the mountains of Colombia being restored less than a decade ago. Photos of the restoration show a frame-off operation during which the truck was upgraded with a larger, 4.2-liter 2F motor, front disc brakes, power steering, a new top, fresh upholstery, and bigger speakers in custom made boxes. It is reported that during the restoration the engine was rebuilt and 1,500 kilometers have been driven since.
With room for plenty of friends to hit the road—or trail, this FJ43 is a striking and not-oft-seen variant of the vintage Toyota Land Cruiser. Whether you're bouncing off road, rumbling along the beach, or pulling up to a gravel drive, this truck can get you out of situations many couldn't get you into!
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