Vehicle Description
Toyota's legendary Land Cruiser hardly needs an introduction. From
its arrival in 1951 through today, the Land Cruiser has been the
vehicle of choice for traversing the wilds of Africa, crossing the
desolate Australian Outback, or navigating snowy urban streets.
Toyota applied the Land Cruiser name to a wide variety of vehicles,
ranging from utilitarian to luxurious, and virtually every
variation can lay claim to legions of loyal fans. However, the FJ40
stands proudly at the top of the heap and is recognized as the most
iconic and widely adored member of the Land Cruiser family. This
1979 FJ40 is a superb example fresh from a nut-and-bolt, ground-up
restoration by a marque specialist. Desirably equipped with a
hardtop and ambulance doors, this Land Cruiser is finished to a
very high standard and features several carefully selected updates
to improve its everyday usability. Photos from the restoration show
the body was restored using an original all-steel Toyota tub
sourced from the West Coast, with other rust-free original panels
sourced as needed. After repairs, the body was completely stripped
and coated inside and underneath with textured Raptor liner for an
additional layer of weather protection and sound deadening. It was
then painted in the period correct shade of Rustic Green using PPG
single-stage paint for an authentic, factory-quality finish. The
body received all new OE Toyota rubber gaskets, seals, and emblems,
and it rides on restored original steel wheels, painted the correct
shade of gray, and fitted with chunky 33 x 9.50-15 BF Goodrich
All-Terrain T/As for the perfect, purposeful off-road stance.
Inside, the cabin is restored to better-than-new standards, with
factory-correct gray vinyl upholstery on the seats and door panels,
rubber floor liners, and superb detailing everywhere you look. The
instrument panel is restored with refurbished gauges, switches, and
controls, and the knobs and vents for the new Vintage Air Gen 3 A/C
system integrate nicely into the fascia. Additional soft trim items
such as the headliner, sun visors, and dash pad are new and correct
to factory specs. Mechanically, this FJ is in superb condition,
with virtually no fastener left unturned during the restoration.
The restorer sourced a later-model 2F engine which was tested,
inspected, cleaned, resealed, and topped with a reconditioned
cylinder head. Ancillaries, including the alternator and exhaust
system, are new, and the chassis features later-model Toyota
"mini-truck" power steering. The suspension is by Old Man Emu, with
new springs, shocks, greaseable shackles, and polyurethane
bushings. Additionally, the front and rear axles were rebuilt with
new bearings, gaskets, and seals. As his ninth complete body-off
project, the restorer applied his years of experience to this
meticulously thorough restoration, which shows in every facet of
this superb FJ40. The attention to detail and well-integrated
modern amenities make it effortless to drive and remarkably
comfortable to use in all manner of conditions - on or off the
beaten path. Offers welcome and trades considered For additional
details please view this listing directly on our website
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