Vehicle Description
Many note Toyota's continual improvement to the Land Cruiser and
agree that the final few model years (81-83) represent the best of
the breed and the most modern. The odometer was upgraded from five
digits to six-digits in 1981. This FJ40 is collector owned and in
good condition overall. It has been maintained in factory stock
condition, and is very desirably equipped with the indestructible
4.2L straight 6 engine, 5-speed manual, 4WD, and 4-wheel disc
brakes.As a Japanese copy of the famed WWII era jeep and with
origins dating to the Korean War era, Toyota launched the FJ40
series utility vehicle in 1960. Official importation to the U.S.
began in 1963, and within two years the FJ40 Land Cruiser was hands
down the best-selling Toyota in America. Cosmetically, the FJ was
essentially the same truck until it went out of production in 1983,
barring minor trim tweaks; however, it saw a gradual progression of
functional improvements and upgrades over the years, shifting from
being a bare-bones rock hopper to a commensurately equipped modern
SUV 30 years ahead of the curve. The FJ40 was available as
open-bodied or fully enclosed two-door wagon, or the longer
wheelbase FJ45 could be had as a two-door or four-door wagon, in
addition to a two-door pickup (although they were rarely sold in
the U.S. due to the 25 percent Chicken Tax on light duty cargo
trucks). The FJ45 gave way to the FJ55 in 1967, which for all
intents and purposes was the birth of the modern Highlandera
truck-based, fully styled wagon with an emphasis on comfort over
utility. The build of this particular FJ40:2F 4.2 liter 125 hp
6-cylinder engine,2-barrel carburetor,Snorkel air intake,Warn front
bumper winch,Front brush guard,Aluminum radiator,Power 4-wheel disc
brakes,Power steering,High lift jack,5-speed manual
transmission,2-speed transfer case,Multimedia audio w/Bluetooth
connectivity,Dash clock,Air conditioning,Bucket seats,Factory 16
wheels,Michelin 255/100-R16 tires,4-point roll cage,Removeable hard
top,Dual rear mount spare tires,As FJ40s reached the secondary
market, it became very common for owners to take on engine swaps,
most notably by replacing the FJs stock six with a small block
Chevy V-8. The Chevy engine certainly yielded more power, but
Toyotas six-cylinder was essentially a reverse-engineered 235-cid
Stovebolt six Chevrolet engine that was indestructible. This is
part and parcel why stock power trains will continue to pull big
money as few are left versus a fleet of retrofits.We offer this
iconic classic vehicle for $19,900. It is warehoused in the
Midwest. No financing is offered. Note: very little is known of the
history of this vehicle; we are guessing it was sold new in Canada
(LHD, KM speedometer).Engine: 4.2L straight 6-cylinder, 125hp
2bblTransmission: 5-speed manualDrive: 4WDColors: Mustard Yellow,
Tan Cloth Seats, White Removeable HardtopOdometer: 169,013 miles
(converted from kilometers)VIN: FJ40925755 Visit My Car Guy online
at www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call
us at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your test drive.
