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The reimagining of the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser
Todd Snyder's personal custom FJ43
Porsche-inspired Slate Grey paint color
Complete frame-off restoration with modern upgrades throughout
4.5-liter 1FZE-FE Toyota inline 6 engine, Toyota automatic
transmission
Exclusive leather interior by Redwing, air conditioning, custom
sound system, digital instrumentation
Upgraded and restored for an unparalleled driving experience
Experiencing The FJ Company's celebration of the Toyota FJ Land
Cruiser is a rewarding whirlwind of emotions. From the outside to
the untrained eye it looks like a normal classic Land Cruiser, with
its big wheel arches, iconic front grille, and peering through the
windows you'll see a pair of jump seats ready to accommodate some
extra passengers. Their appearance would make you believe that it
was stock, that everything was designed by the factory originally
and that this is very well how it could have been delivered if
Toyota still made these Land Cruisers today. This is due entirely
to the passionate and clever minds at The FJ Company, incorporating
and designing upgrades and tasteful modifications that stay true to
the original spirit of the Land Cruiser. Every new build from The
FJ Company comes with upgraded performance, OE new parts, all with
the original charm and reliability of a factory original Toyota
Land Cruiser.
A custom Land Cruiser from The FJ Company benefits from modern-era
technology that creates a fantastic driving experience while
retaining the vintage-era look and feel, a perfect combination of
performance, style and handling. The FJ Company has spent years and
countless hours developing an industry-leading laundry list of
upgrades that work seamlessly with one another, feeling undeniably
factory-like but with the added benefit of modern features and
reliability.
Todd Snyder, an American fashion designer, approached The FJ
Company in late 2016 after being impressed with their vehicles and
their design philosophy, and wanted to partner together. This
particular FJ43 Todd Snyder edition by The FJ Company is the
prototype, promotional vehicle, and personal FJ43 of Todd Snyder.
This partnership created a special line of The FJ Company G43
vehicles, aptly named the Todd Snyder Editions. These unique
vehicles sport exclusive trim specific to these vehicles which
include unique exterior colors, special leather interiors by
Redwing, and a few other touches throughout that carry a
significant streak of Todd Snyder's fantastic design sense.
The entire body and chassis of an original FJ43 is sourced and
completely disassembled down to its last nut and bolt. A
proprietary blend of engineering and craftsmanship has them modify
chassis to accept their new and upgraded componentry. Todd Snyder's
personal vehicle features a number of unique features and touches
that are not present on current vehicles. A fully rebuilt 1FZ-FE
inline-six engine producing a stout 240 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of
torque was employed, and the very last new-old-stock Toyota
automatic transmission ensures an effortless and smooth driving
experience. This custom Land Cruiser uses The FJ Company's upgraded
power steering rack, its restored original brake system and
suspension, a stainless-steel exhaust system, LED lighting, air
conditioning, and other updates that make driving it an absolute
pleasure.
Experienced metal craftsmen replaced a majority of the original
body with new sheet metal, while the other original parts are
thoroughly worked to present a fantastic level of refinement
throughout. The FJ Company even goes as far as having created new
metal die presses in order to reproduce accurate and high-quality
panels. Each vehicle is constructed in house, painted and assembled
under one roof and fully documented from the beginning to end,
allowing you to follow the build process of your special
vehicle.
The interior is modern retro, and long gone is the notion that
being a classic you have to not be in comfort. Modern amenities
such as A/C and heating systems are added, a custom sound system, a
custom Redwing leather interior that is bespoke to Todd Snyder
edition vehicles, a digital instrument cluster, and other items
that allow drivers and passengers to relax and feel like they are
driving a unique piece of machinery that can take them comfortably
anywhere in style.
This Todd Snyder edition features the longer wheelbase of an FJ43,
making for a smoother and more enjoyable driving experience. It is
painted in a special Slate Grey finish reserved only for Todd
Snyder edition vehicles, not offered in normal production. Lead
times for a new build is approximately 12 months, making this
no-wait opportunity a rare chance to enjoy one before everyone
else.
A custom Land Cruiser from The FJ Company redefines what it means
to be a classic with modern underpinnings. Being the prototype for
the future G43 Todd Snyder editions, this FJ43 is restored and
upgraded throughout in all the right places that you want it to be.
Modern drivetrains, modern amenities and best of all, a driving
experience that is enjoyable, comfortable, infinitely cool, and
usable anytime, all the time. As the exclusive California dealer
for The FJ Company, Canepa is proud to offer this excellent custom
FJ43 for sale, available now.