For Sale: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ in Mesa, Arizona

Those in the know love a vehicle like this 1978 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser. After all, it has the look of the classic FJ40 but it's a rarer version with a longer wheelbase. It makes for added utility to an already timelessly robust symbol of go-anywhere motoring.


The Land Cruiser basically wrote the book on dominating the globe. It has become an icon of stoutness, and so there's no reason to paint it a bashful color. This bold red makes it instantly recognizable, but it never loses the tough-as-nails attitude. There are cool details, like the classic Toyota mud flaps. But what you'll really enjoy is how the majority of the investments also add substance within the style. For example, the beefy black wheel looks great, and they mean you get to fit better modern tires - including the full-size spare on the rear mount. And the full canvas roof has the good look of a newer piece.


Not only does the soft top have the kind of tautness that tells you it's newer, but it also gives you a ton of versatility. You can roll up the sides for a cool look and a cool breeze, or you can fold it all up to quickly give you a full convertible. The tan interior has a fresh and clean look that's quite stylish. But because these FJs are meant to be open to the world, everything is built to stay robust. The vinyl on the seats feels supple yet nearly bulletproof. There's also a matching durable vinyl on the door panels, and the floors are robustly covered, too. The gauges are simple, clean, and hardy. The longer wheelbase is handy to give more space in the rear. That's nice when utilizing the opposing jump seats using the extra space for extra cargo. But because we know you're also going to want to enjoy this classic Land Cruiser on the streets, there's an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with USB for your iPod/iPhone. After all, it only takes your favorite music to turn this tough 4x4 into a cool cruising convertible.


The engine bay has the tidy look of a well-respected powerhouse. FJ fans know a later one like this comes with a more desirable 4.2-liter motor. That means the same F-series engine robustness, but it's larger than older ones for added power. This example fires up nicely and runs smoothly as a proper Toyota should. You are in full control of the motor thanks to the four-speed manual transmission. You'll easily be able to enjoy the go-anywhere reputation thanks to the two-speed 4x4 transfer case and modern off-road tires. And when you're just rolling through town the power steering and power brakes make for a solid driver.


All the robustness you love about an FJ in a well-done and rare package. This FJ43 Land Cruiser is a classic 4x4 of distinction, so you know you need to make it yours. Call today!!!