Equipment
4.5-liter straight-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Additional equipment includes locking front and rear differentials, a power-operated sunroof, air conditioning, roof bars, and a rear spoiler.
Condition
In 27 years, it’s only been driven 1005 miles and is literally without flaws. We’d confidently declare it the cleanest 80-Series in existence. Since most Land Cruisers are typically driven to the moon and back, a 1000-mile example is among the rarest cars in the world.
Market commentary
this sale is on a new level—nearly triple our current #1 condition value of $58,000 and also well beyond the previous record, a 39k-mile 1997 FZJ80 sold for over $81k late last year. Beyond the condition, this FJ80 has all the “right” equipment. For 1991 and 1992, the FJ80 was powered by the same 4.0L “3F” inline-six used in the FJ62, which was a slightly improved version of the 4.2L “2F” used in the FJ60, FJ55, and FJ40. From 1993 through 1997, the 80-Series received the all new dual-overhead-cam 4.5L “1FZ,” which upped power from 155 to 212 hp. These FZJ80s are the ones to have. On top of that, 1994 is the favorite year for many as it’s the last year to feature the iconic “T O Y O T A” badge on the grille—a symbol of Land Cruisers since the original FJ40. Beautiful Dark Emerald Pearl paint and triple-locking differentials sweeten the deal. So, for Land Cruiser collectors, this particular truck was the Holy Grail. As the FJ40 and FJ60 rose in value the last few years, the FJ80 was left mostly unnoticed aside from a dedicated cult following in the off-roading community, much like the early attention in the Porsche craze went to the ’60s and ’70s cars—until, suddenly, the 993s took off. FJ80s have been rising in value recently, and a sale as big as this, no matter how uncommon the condition of the example, is bound accelerate the market. Don’t be surprised if the FJ80 surpasses the FJ60.