Vehicle Description
1984 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser
"The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 is effortlessly cool, rugged, and
memorable. This truck is right at home tackling offroad terrain,
and just as at home while sparkling in a showroom. Here's why the
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 really stands out from the rest, and why
this beast has worked its way into every car enthusiasts' dreams.
The Land Cruiser's heritage is both rich and storied. Spanning
about 70 years, the Land Cruiser has more than made a name for
itself with anyone from army veterans to your neighbor down the
street. In the United States, the FJ45's availability ranges from
1963 to 1967. Though the FJ45 saw a short lifespan in the U.S.,
worldwide markets saw this 4WD for a few more decades, from 1960 to
1984." Hotcars.com
For consignment, a 1984 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser showing 545 miles
but the true miles are unknown. This truck was imported from the
United Arab Emirates in 2024 and underwent a nuts and bolts
restoration including an engine rebuild. There is perhaps no hotter
market than vintage rugged utility vehicles and as our article
states, they are effortlessly cool, and this one is especially
chill!
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
A nice shade of light green adorns the pickup, called Spring Green
which is going to look fantastic in the woods, desert, local car
show, or Starbucks drive-thru. The traditional ivory roof keeps out
the heat when you're out at Joshua Tree or cruising Atlantic Avenue
in Longport, New Jersey. Suffice it to say, the exterior is
presented in a stunning color combo. The ivory paint also
characteristically covers the grille and headlights making FJ's
instantly recognizable, here augmented by yellow fog lights on the
chrome bumper. A back rack protects the fixed rear window, part of
a five window configuration, and looms over the Spring Green
painted bed with the tailgate highlighting the brand name in white
paint next to the red painted 4x4 badge. 16-inch steel wheels are
painted steel blue, wearing standard hubcaps, and are wrapped in
knobby 265/75/R16LT tires with a mid 2021 date code. The only
imperfection we found was a scuff on the edge of the painted step
up.
Interior
Spectacular Tobacco colored leatherette begins on the door panels
with stitched square pieced backing, black hardware, and handles.
Upright and taut bucket seats sit high in the cab wearing that same
saddle toned material with headrests attached, the passenger seat
wider than the driver's. Slight patina on the black plastic
steering wheel is met with a clean dash with a nickel faceplate
over the instrument cluster as well as the switchgear panel against
a green background. An AM/FM/CD radio lives on the lower panel
above the A/C controls and vents. A long shifter and range selector
rise cleanly from the green floor, wrapped in black boots while
rubber mats protect the footwells. Up above, the perforated white
headliner and visors in great condition, consistent with the entire
interior.
Drivetrain
Other than some surface rust, the engine presents cleanly and dust
free. It's a rebuilt 4.2 liter inline six cylinder rated at 125
horsepower and fueled via a 2-barrel carburetor. A 4-speed manual
transmission is on board and sends power to 3.70 gears in the front
and rear axles while power brakes do the slowing and stopping,
discs in front and drums in back.
Undercarriage
Minimal surface rust is seen on this clean underside where we find
a tow hook and spare tire and dry conditions. The ball and claw
axles are clean and clear and the single exhaust flows through a
stock style muffler before terminating just before the rear
valance. There is no catalytic converter present. Suspension
consists of leaf springs front and rear.
Drive-Ability
It's rare to avoid getting a 4x4 dirty, but that's our goal here as
we bring the 4.2 to life and roll the knobbies out on the test loop
where the truck rolls along gleefully and with plenty of power. The
hills of Morgantown are calling but we're relegated to our flat
terrain and have to imagine we're in the Australian outback. The
capable vehicle gives us confidence and that is fortified by the
fact that everything works as it should on this FJ45. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
Show ready inside and out, this is one FJ that will likely not see
mud, sand, or snow, unless you're an adrenaline junky, and we know
some of you are! This is a well sorted and very clean example of a
fairly rare 4x4 and would look right at home in a mountain town, a
coastal community, or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. You get our
drift, this thing will be cool no matter where it lands!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
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Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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