1963 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Pickup Restomod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Known around the world for their legendary reliability, versatility, and all-terrain prowess, it's fair to say Toyota Land Cruisers are one of the single most universally loved 4x4 vehicles ever built. What began as Japan’s effort to clone the U.S. military Jeep, later became Toyota’s best-selling model in America with importation of the J40 series beginning in 1963. Cosmetically, the FJ remained largely the same for its twenty years in production and was offered in various wheelbases and utility configurations, with a selection of straight-four and six-cylinder gas and diesel engines.  

One of the most desirable configurations among discerning collectors is the FJ45 Pickup, which benefits from a 120-inch wheelbase and a short or long bed at the rear. Today, these trucks enjoy a committed following of enthusiasts and restorers, with professionally retro-modded examples providing a beautiful combination of off-road versatility and iconic styling. Finished in black over black leather-trimmed seats, this pickup truck was reportedly built by Brad Theissen and Jon Howell of TLC. Powering the truck is a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 for excellent power and low running costs, paired with a “4L60-E" four-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. The driving dynamics have been improved with an aftermarket shackle lift featuring Old Man Emu shocks, four-wheel power disc brakes, and aluminum AR wheels mounted with Truxus STS off-road tires. Other welcome features include a Black Mountain front bumper-mounted winch and Linex bed lining protecting the truck bed and undercarriage. This tastefully upgraded Land Cruiser FJ45 Pickup Restomod offers the opportunity to immediately enjoy a high-quality build off-road or on. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Peters Family Collection 

• Professionally resto-modded by Brad Theissen and Jon Howell of TLC 

• 5.3-liter Vortec V8 upgraded with ceramic-coated headers, electric cooling, and a Borla exhaust  

• General Motors “4L60-E" four-speed automatic transmission 

• Toyota 19 spline split transfer case 

• Shackle lift featuring Old Man Emu shocks 

• Four-wheel power disc brakes 

• Aluminum, five-spoke, six-lug AR wheels mounted with Truxus STS off-road tires  

• Black Mountain front bumper-mounted winch 

• Aftermarket air conditioning  

• Secret Audio stereo system 

• Black leather-trimmed seats by Ron Cash Upholstery 

• Service highlights under current ownership included installing a dropped pitman arm and front steering stabilizer (July 2021 at 2,218 miles), repairing the fuel system and replacing the battery (January 2022 at 2,232 miles), and replacing the fuel regulator (October 2022 at 2,252 miles) 

• This 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Pickup Restomod is offered with the digital odometer currently showing 2,270 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Aftermarket front bumper with bull bar 

• Dual chrome exterior rearview mirrors 

• Linex bed lining and undercarriage coating 

• Oak bed side boards 

• Ididit machined steering column 

• Billet Specialties banjo steering wheel 

• Lokar shifter 

• Manually operated windows 

• Seat belts 

• VDO 120-mph speedometer 

• Auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature, and amperage 

• Black vinyl headliner 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint drips below the driver’s-side door 

• Paint bubbles present on the rear tail area 

• Minor paint drip on the passenger’s-side of the tailgate 

• Minor dents or “waves” in the driver’s-side rear quarter panel 

• Dents in the vent doors 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Car cover 

• Winch controller 

• Stereo remote 

Ownership History

This 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Pickup Restomod was acquired by The Peters Family Collection out of Dallas, Texas in June 2021.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.       

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com