Slightly less spartan were the sixcylinderpowered fj20s. Land cruiser came in different models and flavors throughout the years. Here you can find toyota land cruiser owners and service manuals and other information of car. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1977 toyota land cruiser history. For over ten years, we have supplied land cruiser enthusiasts around the world with competitively priced oem, aftermarket, and used parts for fj40, fj45, fj55, fj60, fj62, fj80, 100 series, 200 series and more. Whether its an offroad expedition or just a cruise to work each day, the fj40 is a truck that will take you wherever youd like to go and get you back home too. From the atacama desert to the rocky mountains, from the dunes of dubai to the open plains of australia, the toyota fj land cruiser stands alone as the most reliable, longlasting, and nearly unbreakable vehicle that gets you anywhere you need to be. Toyota fj40 toyota land cruiser 40 series image by pedrosimoes7 sintra, portugal wikipedia the toyota land cruiser is a popular series of fourwheel drive vehicles produced by the japanese carmaker toyota motor corporation. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Its shape is unique, with some jeeplike inspiration but curvier lines. Rough and tough, yet classic and cool, the toyota fj40 land cruiser holds a very special place in the heart of auto enthusiasts across the world. History of the 19681983 toyota land cruiser fj40 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.
Every detail has been meticulously fabricated with the best hardware available creating an extremely offroad capable and fun vehicle. Aug 31, 2018 paired with the release of my toyota fj40 drawing tshirt i decided to make this brief history video talking about some of the milestones for this truck. Toyota land cruiser history and models expedition portal. The land cruiser, along with the hilux utility, has been used in the worlds most grueling terrains and climates. Find toyota fj40 land cruisers for sale on oodle classifieds. Toyota land cruiser fj40 fj43 fj45 bj40 oem ignition cylinder lock w keys set.
Toyota land cruiser values have slipped, but interest is still up. The tlca community is a rich and vibrant one that brings people together for the love of their toyotas. Toyota land cruiser full history private museum tour. Cool cruisers of texas land cruiser sales and parts. Cruiser color codes cool cruisers of texas land cruiser. The hagerty classic truck valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1977 toyota land cruiser fj40v and assess the current state of the classic truck market.
Tlca membership is open to anyone interested in toyota 4 wheel drive vehicles. Selling my newly built 1976 toyota land cruiser fj40. Could someone verify what his vin reads at those locations and documents. History of toyota land cruiser right from the beginning. Unlike the willys jeep of the era that ran on a four. By so many standards, the fj40 land cruiser is the definitive 20th century 4x4. A complete history of these impressive vehicles which includes technical specs of all models and production lines. Presentation of the 70 series in 1984 as the successor to the longserving 40 displayed the more workmanlike side of land cruiser, staying close to the original concept while simultaneously responding to market requirements for recreational. Several variations exist fj40, fj41, fj42, fj43, fj44, fj45, fj46, fj47.
The history of the toyota land cruiser begins in the early days of the korean war, when american forces occupying japan required additional heavyduty vehicles to supplement their existing jeeps as they moved into the korean peninsula. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1980 toyota fj40 history the toy. Toyota s cult four wheelers all models and series, from 1951 to the present wohlfarth, alexander on. The first diesel land cruiser was introduced for export on long wheelbase models with a sixcylinder h engine. Up for sale is my 1977 toyota land cruiser fj40, which i have owned for 10 years. We offer for sale 19 items for your 1978 toyota land cruiser. Specter offroad, land cruiser parts and accessories. Toyota fj40 land cruisers for sale used on oodle classifieds. Ourstaff possesses the combined experience of well over 100 years in the land cruiser parts industry. The toyota land cruiser association was founded in california. This fj40 underwent a complete nut and bolt restoration using only original a.
The land cruiser is toyotas longest continually produced model. The ultimate expression of luxury and capability, the 2020 toyota land cruiser is ready to make an impression wherever you go. These two offroaders are uncompromising, spartan vehicles designed for use in the harshest environments on earth, in fact many of them are still in use today across north africa, australia and south america. History of toyota land cruiser in australia toyota cars. Tlca toyota land cruiser association a club for toyota. Cruiser corps is the leading source for toyota land cruiser parts, repairs, and restorations. If an issue is discovered at delivery, we immediately correct and or repair at no cost to the customer. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Developed in 1951, as toyotas version of a jeeplike vehicle, it has since been. Great aftermarket support and a cool community make it a great candidate for a vintage offroader. The postwar period toyota land cruiser bj and fj 19511955 then began the development of the jeep like vehicles that would give rise to the toyota j40 land cruiser series starting with the toyota bj in 1951, the vehicle gaining the name land cruiser coined by technical director hanji umehara in 1955. Although fast, reliable and with good offroad performance the vehicle tended to rust excessively in the wet irish climate. The toyota land cruiser is a legend among offroad enthusiasts, and its sixdecade history in the u.
Has the history and development of the land cruiser. View detailed pictures that accompany our 2020 toyota land cruiser heritage edition article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. They were powered by a small fourcylinder engine and were strictly utilitarian. If an issue is discovered at delivery, we immediately. The legendary fj40 is the most collectable of this lot for a reason.
The history comes standard the 2020 toyota land cruiser heritage edition is a direct descendant of the iconic fj40 land cruiser that first appeared in the us in 1960. Motorcar classics is pleased to offer this stunning and recently restored fj40. Here at the fj company, we share that enthusiasm and love of these iconic vehicles. From the atacama desert to the rocky mountains, from the dunes of dubai to the open plains of australia, the toyota fj land cruiser stands alone as the most. Which toyota land cruiser is the best toyota land cruiser. Toyota land cruiser classics for sale classics on autotrader. Land cruiser is efficient and compatible for any type of driver who has deep industry knowledge. Toyota made many production changes by buying new steel presses. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used toyota land cruiser classics for sale near you. Toyota started production of the fj40 in 1960 and started importing them to the united states in 1963. Cruiser color codes below are color codes recorded by cool cruisers taken from the firewall identification plate of stock land cruisers we have restored. View detailed pictures that accompany our 1977 toyota fj40 land cruiser article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Toyota land cruiser model bj series 19511955 the land cruiser currently has the longest running history in the toyota lineup. Toyota began developing its bj model prototype in japan in 1950.
Axe family gets a tour of the toyota land cruiser museum in salt lake city utah by kurt from expedition overland. The entire history of toyota land cruiser is the corroboration that it has traveled through time and improved in many ways. Bj motors is proud to offer this completely restored 1978 toyota land cruiser fj40 in sky blue with cygnus white roof. Gday manny received fj40 order today and all is there and everything is perfect thanks for your help. The toyota fj cruiser is a retro style, midsize suv. Traditional body on frame suvs, most 40 series land cruisers were built as 2door models with slightly larger dimensions than the similar jeep cj. Other land cruiser parts outfits may claim theyre the oldest. A powerful 381hp v8 and legendary offroad 20 prowess. The land cruiser also offers more cargo space and more ground clearance than its competitors. This offroad vehicle features a strong and stately styling that. Toyotas cult four wheelers all models and series, from 1951 to the present hardcover june 30, 2018 by alexander wohlfarth author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Toyota s cult four wheelers all models and series, from 1951 to the present.
Look, if a land cruiser any land cruiser is in your budget, youre a lucky person. History of the toyota land cruiser station wagon models history of the toyota mr2. History of the toyota fj series land cruiser restoration. Toyota land cruiser models and land cruiser history new and used land cruiser prices, toyota land cruiser model years and history the 1998 land cruiser was redesigned, boasting a beefier v8 engine and standard abs with an updated structure, a better suspension system and more interior room. Land cruiser discover the toyota land cruiser toyota uk. This is a frame off restoration with hundreds if not thousands of hours in fabrication and build.
Toyota land cruiser parts cruiser corps cruiser corps. Fj40 xxxxxx my driver door riveted label states vin as. A factoryfitted roll bar becomes standard in the united states fj40. If you have a color that is not posted, please email ccot with your color code, series model and production date of vehicle. Full restoration documentation presented by photo book of all stages of work. A single vehicle sold that fall, but that slow start turned to a serious success, and the land cruiser.
Feel free to submit your rig to be the next toyota land cruiser of the day. There are 25 classic toyota land cruiser fj40s for sale today on. Paired with the release of my toyota fj40 drawing tshirt i decided to make this brief history video talking about some of the milestones for this truck. Though never offered in the united states, the 70 series is the true inheritor of the fj40s nononsense spirit. Land cruiser advances its reputation with modern robust exterior styling. With an international pedigree like a land rover, the rugged simplicity of a jeep and swagger like an old bronco. We will post your land cruiser color code information at this location. The toyota land cruiser j40, is a series of land cruisers made by toyota from 1960 until. In october, 1957, the fj40 land cruiser became the first vehicle toyota offered in america. The fj40 is often seen as the original land cruiser, even though older models exist. As the toyota fj40 market settles, now might be the time to buy. About vintage cruisers vintage cruisers helps make finding, outfitting and restoring a classic land cruiser trouble free all our turnkey land cruisers ship with a limited warranty upon delivery.
History of the toyota land cruiser heavy and light duty. However, it would not be branded land cruiser for about four more years. A brief history of the toyota land cruiser fj40 bj40. We drive five vintage land cruiser suvs with toyota. From its start as a utility vehicle built during a period of economic gloom and uncertainty after the second world war, it is now a wellequipped, luxurious and highly capable prestige suv. With origins from the toyota jeep bj which was created in 1951, the name land cruiser has since been used from the release of the 20series in 1955. This is why everyone wants an fj40 toyota land cruiser. This fj40 received a frameoff restoration from the fj company and retains its factory air conditioning, original hard top,and roll bar. Jan 04, 2018 the complete history of one of the most famous 4x4s of all time. There are 21 1975 to 1977 toyota land cruisers for sale today on. Toyotas cult four wheelers all models and series, from 1951 to the present wohlfarth, alexander on. This 1961 toyota fj40 land cruiser comes from one of the first years of the nowlegendary 4x4 line. We post new toyota land cruiser pictures and stories each week.
Jul 26, 2016 1982 toyota land cruiser fj40 for sale motorcar studio. Author larry edsall chronicles the story of the 2007 fj cruiser in this book. Ab toyota ghost wheelers ar razorback land cruisers armo ozark mountain cruisers co book cliff cruisers co colorado land cruisers co derailed cruisers co rising sun 4wd club cowy. Im having troubles with vin verification on my 1974 fj40. There were barely any changes made on the fj40 s from 1963 to 1983, and they are as comfortable on a trail as they are on the highway because they were designed to do. History of toyota land cruiser toyota land cruiser is thought to be the most hearty stage for an overland vehicle. The bonnet is shaped to enhance downward visibility at the centre. Unfortunately, it has absolutely nothing in common with the original vehicle, like comparing john kennedy from massachusetts with senator john kennedy. Gateway classic cars is proud to present this alluring blue 1977 toyota land cruiser fj40 in our denver showroom. Haynes toyota land cruiser automotive repair manual.
Some of these models are extremely rare or were made for specific regions. History of the toyota fj series the fj company blog. The land cruiser was the best selling toyota in the united states. For the history of the j series from the original 1951 toyota jeep bj through the j20. The toyota land cruiser brings decades of offroad credibility and an everyman nameplate for similar money. The toyota land cruiser j40, is a series of land cruisers made by toyota from 1960 until 2001. Behind the design a brief history of the toyota fj40. But it was the 1960 introduction of the nowiconic fj40 that secured the land cruiser name in history. Of course, its age means its also the most mechanically simple land cruiser. Mechanically, the fj40 was given a new 93 kw 126 ps. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. Gateway classic cars of atlanta is proud to offer a oneowner rugged 1967 toyota land cruiser fj45lv. A handson guide to getting the most from your toyota.
32 1215 733 720 782 1078 274 159 1521 1019 35 456 1442 373 134 837 209 1496 1216 25 886 1610 290 1493 583 273 74 1061 750 554 108 408