For Sale: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser in Bradenton, Florida

1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 �€" Last-Year Model, 2F inline-6, Trail-Ready Build Why This Car Is Special The 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 holds a specific place in collector history: it was the final model year the FJ40 body style was sold in the United States. Toyota had been building the FJ40 since 1960, and by the time production wrapped up for the American market after 1984, it had earned a reputation as one of the most capable and durable short-wheelbase 4x4s ever made. That reputation was built on real-world use �€" the FJ40 served militaries, aid organizations, ranchers, and explorers across some of the most demanding terrain on earth. Being a final-year U.S. example gives this 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 added significance for collectors who understand what that closing chapter meant. The chassis plate on this vehicle confirms FJ40 body coding, and the FJ40 body stamp is visible on the vehicle itself �€" a detail that matters to serious buyers who want to verify what they are looking at. The odometer reads in kilometers, consistent with the speedometer face visible in the photos, which is a common characteristic of FJ40s built for certain markets and later federalized for U.S. sale. The odometer shows 247,993 kilometers, which converts to approximately 154,100 miles. On a properly maintained 2F engine, that figure is not cause for alarm �€" it is context. This particular 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 has been built up as a functional overland and trail rig. The upgrades are purposeful rather than cosmetic. Every modification on this truck has a job to do. It rides on upgraded suspension, carries a Ramsey 8000 winch up front, and sits on 245/75R16 all-terrain tires. The undercarriage photos tell you a great deal: the frame and floor are clean, the structural components are intact, and nothing underneath looks compromised or patched. For a truck of this age that was designed to be used, the undercarriage condition is one of the most important things to evaluate �€" and this one holds up. Features List - 2F 4.2L Inline-6 engine - 4-speed manual transmission - 2-speed transfer case (high and low range 4WD) - Power steering - Power brakes with front disc brakes - Ramsey 8000 lb. winch - Upgraded aftermarket shock absorbers - 245/75R16 all-terrain tires - Steel wheels with trim rings - Aftermarket front bumper - Aftermarket rear bumper - Upgraded LED headlights - Roll bar - Running boards - Rear-mounted spare tire - Aftermarket bucket seats (front) - Rear bench seats - Center console - Aftermarket AM/FM radio - Gray leather interior - Clean undercarriage - FJ40 body stamp visible Mechanical Under the hood sits Toyota's 2F 4.2-liter inline-six, the engine that powered FJ40s through most of their American production run. The 2F is a long-stroke, cast-iron unit known for low-end torque and exceptional longevity when maintained. It is not a performance engine by any modern measure �€" Toyota rated it at around 135 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque in U.S. specification �€" but it produces its torque at low RPM, which is exactly what you want in a trail vehicle. The engine bay in the photos is tidy. The valve cover, air cleaner, and ancillaries are presentable, and the engine identification badge is clearly visible. Backing the 2F is a 4-speed manual gearbox connected to a 2-speed transfer case, giving the driver both high and low range four-wheel drive. This is the correct, direct mechanical arrangement the FJ40 was known for �€" no electronic selectors, no computer intervention. Power steering and power brakes are fitted, the latter with front disc brakes, which was a meaningful improvement over the drum-front setup found on earlier FJ40s. The truck has been fitted with upgraded aftermarket shock absorbers, visible in the undercarriage photos as yellow-bodied units at all four corners. The axles and differentials are the FJ40's original solid front and rear units, and the undercarriage photos confirm they are intact and sh