1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Description

Positioned as a rival to the off-road utility vehicles from the west, Toyota designed the first-generation Land Cruiser to go toe-to-toe with anything coming out of Jeep or Land Rover at the time. The FJ40 was the shortest wheel-base model of this first generation of trucks, perfectly suited for daily pedestrian use. It was a massive success, becoming the best-selling Toyota model in the United States, with the brand dispatching 50,000 units worldwide in just five years. In the decades since, the FJ40 platform has become reverently collectible, boasting a thriving restoration and modification community, with plenty of aftermarket part support.

This 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser is said to be a two-owner example, having reportedly remained in California since new and subsequently undergoing a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment under current ownership. Originally a Dune Beige truck, the vehicle underwent rust removal and is now finished in blue over a tan interior, powered by a 4.2L 2F six-cylinder engine. Gearing is provided by a three-speed manual transmission and a dual range transfer case. The braking system has been upgraded with front disc brakes wearing four-piston Wilwood calipers, and rear drums that are said to have been refreshed with updated shoes.

The interior has also been modified, now featuring power-adjustable BMW seats and color-matched dash pads, a Bluetooth retro-look radio, and three-point seat belts. Other changes include LED exterior lighting, four-inch lift springs, and power steering, among additional mechanical upgrades detailed below.

This 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is now offered with spare parts and a clean California title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• 4.2L Inline-six

• Wilwood front disc brakes

• BMW-sourced power-adjustable seats

• Lift springs

Factory Equipment

• 4.2L 2F inline-six

• Three-speed manual transmission

• Rear drum brakes

• 15-inch steel wheels

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Blue paint with white accents

  • LED headlights and taillights

  • 4-inch lift kit with updated shocks

  • Replaced body mounts and weather stripping

• Interior

  • BMW power-adjustable seats finished in tan, with matching dashboard

  • Bluetooth retro-look radio

  • Three-point seatbelts

• Mechanical

  • Upgraded larger brake booster, larger master brake cylinder, four-piston Wilwood front disc brakes

  • 3G alternator

  • Mallory electronic ignition

  • Saginaw power steering

  • Aftermarket carburetor

  • Aluminum radiator

Services

The seller reports that the engine has approximately 1,000 miles on it since its last overhaul.

Known Imperfections

• Wear on interior surfaces, particularly the driver's seat pad and bolster

• From the seller: "[Exterior] paint is not a professional paint job", and has assorted blemishes

Ownership History

The seller acquired this FJ40 earlier this year, reportedly from the original owner, and subsequently undertook the cosmetic and mechanical refresh.

Included Items

• Rear cargo mat

• Various spare parts