Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser FJ40
Year: 1978
VIN: FJ40263998
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Seller: Private party
Listing at a glance
933 miles shown (Total mileage unknown)
4.2L I6 (OHV) engine
4-speed manual transmission
2-speed transfer case
2-door SUV with removable top
Leaf spring suspension front and rear
Front power disc brakes
Steering stabilizer
Third-party photos
Third-party inspection report
Frame off restoration
Vintage Air HVAC
Details
This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 was restored close to factory specifications and imported to the US. It is equipped with a 4.2L I6 (OHV) engine, a 4-speed manual transmission, a 2-speed transfer case, leaf spring suspension front and rear, front power disc brakes, a steering stabilizer, and a Vintage Air HVAC system. With 933 miles shown (total mileage unknown), this truck is solid mechanically and cosmetically. Inward-facing rear seats, stock steel wheels with hubcaps, a white top, and all the other hallmarks of the FJ40, are present. This Land Cruiser is located in Philadelphia, PA.
This “frame-off” restored FJ40 shows well and runs perfectly. Under the hood, the engine presents clean and runs smoothly, as one would expect from a restored truck. The transmission was also checked along with the interior and exterior by a third-party inspector, and all were found to be in good condition, as evident in the photos. A light scratch on the hood and a small split in the dash were documented in the inspection report. The third-party photos attest to the quality of the restoration and condition of the vehicle.
This car is being marketed by a CLASSIC.COM Pro on behalf of its current owner and is located in Philadelphia, PA.
About the model
The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is a vintage SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota. It is a member of the J40 series of Land Cruisers, which were produced from 1961 to 1985. It is a rugged off-road vehicle with a boxy design and solid axles. It was available in a variety of configurations, including a two-door short-wheelbase model and a four-door long-wheelbase model, and was equipped with a variety of engines, both diesel and gas. One such popular engine was the 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produced 135 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The Land Cruiser was designed to handle rough terrain and off-road conditions with features such as a manually engaged four-wheel drive system, a solid front axle, and high ground clearance.
Features and Specs
4.2L I6 (OHV) engine
4-speed manual transmission
2-speed transfer case
Leaf spring suspension front and rear
Front power disc brakes
Steering stabilizer
Flip out rear quarter windows
Brown leather seats
2 doors with a removable hardtop
Fold-up rear seats
Known Modifications
Old Man Emu suspension
Vintage Air HVAC
Service History
According to records, the car received a “frame-off” refurbishment in Colombia before its importation
Refurbishment included a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration
Ownership History
Vehicle was imported from Japan to Colombia then to the U.S.
Records show the car was located in Alabama in 2019
2019 current owner purchased the car and it resides in Philadelphia, PA
Known issues
No known issues
Due Diligence
Third-party photos 4/21/2023
Third-party inspection 3/31/2023
Included in the sale
3 Keys
