Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  2F 4.2L Inline-6
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  FJ4352898
• Mileage
  40684
• Transmission
  Manual
• Exterior Color
  Cream
• Stock #
  SN3378
• Warranty
  

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 — Restored Body, Undercarriage, and Drivetrain in Cream over Black Vinyl Why This Car Is Special The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 sits at the center of one of the most devoted followings in the collector truck world, and for good reason. The FJ40 was produced from 1960 through 1984 in this body style, and the late-1970s examples like this one represent a sweet spot in the model's evolution. By 1978, Toyota had refined the FJ40's fit and finish considerably compared to early examples, while the truck still carried its original body-on-frame construction, solid front and rear axles, and mechanical simplicity that made the Land Cruiser a global standard for serious off-road capability. The United States market received a version of the FJ40 that met federally mandated emissions and safety standards, which in this era meant the retention of the proven 2F inline-six engine — a motor that Land Cruiser owners have long respected for its reliability and serviceability in remote conditions. What separates this particular 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 from the field is the quality of work that has gone into it. The body has been restored, the undercarriage has been addressed properly rather than cosmetically covered, and the drivetrain components are correct for the vehicle. Buyers at this level of the FJ40 market are typically not looking for a project — they want a truck they can drive to the mountains or to a car show without worrying about what is happening underneath. This one delivers on both counts. The VIN on this truck confirms its FJ40 identity — the 'FJ' prefix designates the gasoline-powered variant of the 40-series Land Cruiser, and the sequence places it firmly within the 1978 model year production run. Toyota built the FJ40 in relatively low volumes compared to domestic trucks of the same era, and the number of unmodified, properly restored examples remaining in this condition continues to shrink every year. Features List...