Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  Chevrolet 350ci V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  FJ40114858
• Mileage
  32162
• Transmission
  Manual
• Exterior Color
  Beige
• Stock #
  SN3306
• Warranty
  

1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 — Frame-Off Restoration with Chevy 350 V8 and Holley Sniper EFI Why This Car Is Special The 1972 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser occupies a unique position in four-wheel-drive history. While American buyers were focused on the Jeep CJ and International Scout, a smaller group of serious off-road enthusiasts discovered the FJ40 and never looked back. Toyota had been building the Land Cruiser series since the early 1950s, and by 1972 the FJ40 had earned a reputation for going places other vehicles simply could not — and coming back. The body-on-frame construction, solid front and rear axles, and two-speed transfer case made it genuinely capable off-road, while the relatively compact dimensions kept it maneuverable in terrain where a full-size truck would be helpless. The FJ40 was produced from 1960 through 1984, with the early 1970s models widely regarded as the sweet spot of the generation. They had received enough refinement to be usable on the street but had not yet been softened for a mass market. The inline-six engine Toyota used from the factory was known for durability, though it was not known for power. That is exactly why the Chevy 350 swap has been one of the most popular and well-documented modifications in the FJ40 community for decades. When done properly, it transforms the driving experience without compromising the vehicle's core character. This particular 1972 Toyota FJ40 was treated to a full frame-off restoration and restomod build — not a weekend project, but a comprehensive disassembly and rebuild with documented upgrades at every level. The VIN confirms this is an early-production FJ40 short-wheelbase model, the configuration most collectors and enthusiasts actively seek. At approximately 20,000 miles on the rebuilt drivetrain, this is a truck you can drive hard or display with confidence. Features List - Chevrolet 350ci V8 with approximately 20,000 miles since build - Holley Sniper throttle body fuel injection -...