1977 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV Yellow 4WD Manual FJ 40

1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40

Vehicle Details

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Selling NO RESERVE

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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 Highlander—a truck-based, fully styled wagon with an emphasis on comfort over utility.

As FJ40s reached the secondary market, it became very common for owners to take on engine swaps, most notably by replacing the FJ’s stock six with a small block Chevy V-8. The Chevy engine certainly yielded more power, but Toyota’s 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—few are left versus a fleet of retrofits.

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1977 Toyota FJ 40 Landcruiser

Excellent condition!

2F engine - rebuilt motor 500 miles ago, odometer 4800 miles

98% rust-free

aluminum body from firewall back

So many new parts, it's hard to list all:

alternator

radiator

distributor

oil and fuel pumps

hoses and fan

starter

slave and master cylinder

Power Steering

Emergency brake

cold weather frost plug block heater

Adjustable front shocks

Adjustable rear shocks

warn 8000 lbs. synthetic rope winch

PIAA fog lights

updated headlights

reupholstered front seats with seat belts

reupholstered jump seats with seat belts

dash cover

3 Tuffy lock boxes keyed alike

custom spare tire carrier latch

front fenders

rebuilt cab and rear heaters

side mirrors

rear view mirror

CB and antenna

driver and passenger doors repainted

white top rebuilt and painted

all new turn signals

new rear bumper with receiver hitch trailer plug for towing

license plate holder and lights

LED lights inside cab and back area

Bose speakers

numerous gasket seals

other small parts (to numerous to list)

...have extensive records of purchases and work done.

No warranty expressed or implied

Sold as is buyer responsible for pick up and all shipping costs.

• Make: Toyota
• Model: Land Cruiser
• Type: SUV
• Trim: FJ 40
• Year: 1977
• Mileage: 500
• VIN: FJ40252062
• Color: Yellow
• Engine size: 2F
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 4WD
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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