Vehicle Description
A go-anywhere 1971 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser restored to a high
level of authenticity is what classic off-road dreams are made of.
So read all the details on this sharply-presented and iconic 4x4
before the market does another upturn on these icons.
The paint set the tone nicely for this one. It is a true classic
4x4, and it's hard to find a more timeless color combo than white
with a khaki top. It basically would perfectly match an old-time
explorer on his first day of the safari. And that's especially true
because the white paint has a clean style like a crisply pressed
button-down shirt. So you can tell this is the product of a more
recent restoration. It never gets too fancy to make you stop using
this as a 4x4. But it just has that kind of crisp and clean style
that gets it extra attention when rolling through town on a
Saturday. And the level of detail on this is all part of its
authenticity. The wide bumper protects the entire front end and has
utility hooks to pull friends out of the muck. There are not only
latches to keep the hood secure, but also there's a set to keep the
fold-down windshield fastened. And the classic set of Goodyear
tires extends even to the full-size spare on the rear.
Not only does the soft top have the kind of tautness that tells you
it's newer, but also when you fold it down, it reveals a fresh
interior. These FJs are meant to be open to the world, and so
everything is built to stay robust. The vinyl on the seats feels
both fresh and nearly bulletproof. The gauges are simple, clean,
and hardy. There's even a robust rubber floor so you never have to
worry about throwing something in the back. And just like the
exterior, there are some nice details that really set this one
apart. You see it in the finish of the upholstery that has crisp
pleats and detailed white stripes, and this even includes the rear
jump seats. There is a purposeful mechanical feeling in everything
from the action of the shifter to the grip of the steering wheel.
And we especially like the full labeling of every feature. You
might already know what everything does, but it's no fun when your
passenger pulls the choke mistaking it for the 12-volt outlet to
plug in his/her iPhone.
The engine bay shows even more investments in quality. This fresh
and tidy presentation means you can proudly take this one to a car
show. And even the details like the good hoses, orderly wires, and
an Optima red top battery show an added level of care. Of course,
Toyota's trusty and torque-filled 3.9-liter inline-six is the
backbone of the Land Cruiser's tough-as-nails reputation. So if all
you do is show off this FJ, then you're missing out on a whole lot
of fun. After all, it fires up quickly and the three-speed manual
transmission gives you full control. Plus, the 4x4 two-speed
transfer case is there to make sure your fun starts when the road
ends.
The classic FJ40 Land Cruiser looks like you're on safari even if
it's just a grocery run. So when you can pick up such a
well-presented example of a vintage adventurer, you need to call
today!
