Vehicle Description
The classic box-on-wheels look of this 1972 Toyota FJ40 Land
Cruiser is a big part of its appeal. These trucks are legendary in
off-roading circles for being reliable and as agile as a mountain
goat, and given their track record in some pretty inhospitable
places, it is easy to see why they are red-hot with collectors.
However, all those wonderful features also make finding a nice one
challenging, since so many of these trucks have been bashed,
abused, and just plain used up in the years before they were on the
collectors' A-list. Fortunately, this one is very nice with a
correct-looking red paint job and white top that looks bound for
the Sahara. Those flat panels are truly flat, so the paint shines
nicely and it seems that they were careful to not over-do it and it
is not so perfect that you will be afraid to play in the dirt. A
rear-mounted spare, Warn front winch, rear tow hitch receiver, and
upgraded tubular steel bumpers make it ready for action.
Highlights:
• 3.9-liter in-line 6-cylinder engine
• 3-speed manual transmission
• Warn front winch
• Rear tow hitch receiver
• Tubular steel bumpers
• Vintage CB radio
• Great running and driving Land Cruiser
• Upgraded bucket seats
You will find the interior is far more civilized than you would
expect for a world traveler like this, with upgraded comfortable
high-back bucket seats and plenty of room for everyone. A rear
bench in back expands passenger capacity and with durable non-slip
coatings on the floor, you can get dirty without worrying about
cleaning carpets when you get home. A nice retro feature is the
cool vintage CB radio. This truck shows a nice set of stock gauges
and stock steering ahead of the driver, as well as additional
aftermarket tachometer and gauges. There is a 3-speed shifter for
the transmission and a second lever for the 2-speed transfer case.
The hardtop and doors are removable for open-air motoring, but many
like the industrial look of the hardtop. Either way, you will find
it is all but impossible not to have fun driving this classic
4x4.
Toyota's 3.9-liter inline-6 powered Land Cruisers for decades and
while it seems modest on paper, it has proven itself time and again
when conditions were less than ideal. Around town, it is smooth and
torquey and the gear ratios are exactly right to make it feel quick
and agile. The engine bay is clean, but not highly detailed, and it
is nice to see there have not been any major deviations from stock.
It starts and runs well, makes good oil pressure, and generally
goes about its business without any fuss, and should continue to do
so for a long time. Simple black steel wheels are fitted with
225/75R15 Toyo off-road tires, giving it the perfect stance. If you
have been looking for a good-looking and useable vintage off road
machine, this 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser is ready to go! Call
today!
