1953 Toyota Land Cruiser

4 Speed Manual Transmission | Completely Restored Interior | 4X4

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240212524

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
FJ45210065
Lot Number:
240212524
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
5,000 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
4.2L 6cyl
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Military Green
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser Chassis
  • 4.2L 6 Cylinder 2F Engine
  • 4 Speed Manual Transmission
  • 5000 Miles Since Restoration
  • Completely Restored Interior
  • Transfer Case
  • 4X4
  • Includes Rag Top Convertible
  • Accessories:
  • Shovel
  • Axe
  • Spare Gas Tank
  • Storage Spare Tire

Overview of 1953 Toyota Land Cruiser For Sale by Owner

Venturing off the beaten path requires a motor that is fit to brave the odds and power through anything in its path. For years, Toyota and its range of Land cruisers have been at the forefront of dominating the great outdoors. Looking back at the success of the legendary Land Cruiser marque, one can draw its roots back to the iconic Toyota BJT20. Built to compete with the famous Willy's Jeep for military use in the Korean War, the Toyota BJT20 is a big part of Toyota's history and a rare bird within the collector car market. Present today is a unicorn of the off-road world that takes shape with this lovely 1953 Toyota BJT20. With just a reported 5,000 miles since its restoration, this is the genesis of Toyota's off-roading history and is also reliable classic car ownership neatly packaged as one.

Exterior and Interior

Built to be a war machine, the Toyota BJT20 design sparked a rugged look and feel. This 1953 Toyota BJT20 sports a military green exterior and pays tribute to its personality. A walk around this 50s icon and everything is in check; the exterior is in excellent shape and sees a rag top convertible finished off in black to make summer drives a possibility; you even get unique military accessories, which include a Shovel and Axe within the vehicle's exterior. In terms of shoes, this classic off-road machine sits on a set of off-road steel wheels that are color-matched to the exterior. The Black interior cabin of this 1953 Toyota BJT20 is a no-frills, only-function affair. The utilitarian-styled interior is reported to be completely restored and features seating for four and factory interior components.

Engine

Modern-day powertrains trim down on the large cubic capacities and focus heavily on forced induction; back in the day, however, things were different; you had large naturally aspirated motors capable of ensuring reliable motoring no matter where you are and what's in front of you. Peel apart the iconic 50s styling of this 1953 Toyota BJT20, and you will find a 4.2L 6 Cylinder 2F motor regarded as a bulletproof motor capable of ensuring trouble-free classic car motoring on or off the beaten path. In terms of power delivery, this classic off-roader channels its performance to all four wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission.

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