VIN:
FJ4059995
1969 Model Year Toyota FJ40 Diesel Swap
The Toyota Land Cruiser has gained a fearsome reputation as an utterly reliable and capable vehicle that can get you where you want to go, and back home too. Toyota’s longest-running nameplate, the Land Cruiser was born in 1951 and still continues to sell strongly. It’s been through a myriad of generations, all of them with a faithful fan community, which is why we’re sure that this 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 will be snapped up soon. Coming to you with just 498 miles after a powertrain swap, it embodies the very spirit of a Land Cruiser and is a fantastic vehicle for getting lost in the great outdoors and embarking on a total digital disconnect. The seller reports that the vehicle was purchased with most of the work already done.
The J40 series was produced from 1960 to 1984, but Toyota in Brazil continued to produce it all the way up to 2001! Dressed in a red paintwork that the seller reports to be a repaint at some point in this vehicle’s lifetime, it rolls on a set of lovely contrasting white steelies, wrapped in Toyo Open Country A/T tires, including the spare wheel. The Toyota and Land Cruiser badges are present, and this vehicle just exudes charm and simplicity that you can’t find these days. A new lift gate handle has been reportedly installed too. Turn your attention to the undercarriage and it’s in pristine order as well. Step aboard the black interior that the seller reports to have been recovered at some point, and you’ll find two individual front seats, plus two facing benches at the rear. While this means that six could possibly travel in this Land Cruiser, a more comfortable complement of occupants would be four adults, or two adults and four children at most. Sporting white details, the red dash and door cards look in great condition, as do the dials. You’d be hard-pressed to find a vehicle of this age in such condition. We did mention digital disconnect, and there’s nothing digital to be found in this cabin, heck, there isn’t even an old-school push-button radio. It’s all up to you, really. Engage in conversation with others, or bring a Bluetooth speaker on board if you really must have music.
This 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 has received a powertrain upgrade in the shape of an H-series in-line six diesel engine installed up front. Although we are not told the exact spec, our detective work reveals that the engine may displace 3.6L, granting it outputs of 94hp and 159lb-ft as it’s non-turbo. Nevertheless, these are legendarily sturdy engines, and this one has been straight piped too, so you will really hear that diesel roar. Drive goes to all four wheels via a three-speed manual transmission and transfer case offering high and low ranges. The seller reports to have installed a new power steering pump.
The Toyota Land Cruiser: It’s one of the top off-roaders in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1951, making it Toyota’s longest-running nameplate. For many, a Land Cruiser is the best four-by-four, full stop. Others have made similar vehicles and continue to do so, but few can touch a properly driven and purposefully upgraded Land Cruiser in the truly rough stuff of the wilderness. Plus, the Land Cruiser has a distinctive reputation for reliability that few of its rivals can even come close to. There’s a popular saying “others may take you there but a Land Cruiser will bring you home”. So, if you’re a Land Cruiser aficionado or just looking to buy a weekend off-roader, check out this 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod from Dania Beach, Florida. With a full restoration under its belt, this timeless machine has reportedly done just 185 miles since then, and packs some neat modern features too.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the most well-known Japanese four by four on the market. There’s no two words about it. Introduced in 1951, the nameplate is Toyota’s longest-running one to date. There have been many series, broken up into heavy duty, light duty and station wagon segments. Today’s 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 comes from the J80 series from the station wagon line-up. The J80 ran between 1990 and 1997, and was considered to be the first luxury Land Cruiser to emerge from this hallowed line-up. Our vehicle in question resides in Chesterfield, Virginia, and was imported into the United States in 2024. With just under 66,000 miles on the clock, this iconic off-roader could be yours.
For years the Toyota Land Cruiser has been the choice of many to venture off the beaten path and explore further. Looking back at the models of Land Cruisers and one thing is a bit too clear, the old rough and tough workhorse has been exchanged for comfort and class. While the modern day Land Cruiser is a great machine in its own right, the essence of what it was has been lost in the quest to satisfy ever changing customer preferences. Present today is the old guard of the Land Cruiser world and takes shape with this lovely 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60. With a reported 250,480 miles on the clock, this Japanese off road powerhouse features a host of uber cool upgrades and is ready to take on the rough and tough in style.
The Toyota Land Cruiser: It’s one of the top off-roaders in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1951, making it Toyota’s longest-running nameplate. For many, a Land Cruiser is the best four-by-four, full stop. Others have made similar vehicles and continue to do so, but few can touch a properly driven and purposefully upgraded Land Cruiser in the truly rough stuff of the wilderness. Plus, the Land Cruiser has a distinctive reputation for reliability that few of its rivals can even come close to. There’s a popular saying “others may take you there but a Land Cruiser will bring you home”. So, if you’re a Land Cruiser aficionado or just looking to buy a weekend off-roader, check out this 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod from Dania Beach, Florida. With a full restoration under its belt, this timeless machine has reportedly done just 185 miles since then, and packs some neat modern features too.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the most well-known Japanese four by four on the market. There’s no two words about it. Introduced in 1951, the nameplate is Toyota’s longest-running one to date. There have been many series, broken up into heavy duty, light duty and station wagon segments. Today’s 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 comes from the J80 series from the station wagon line-up. The J80 ran between 1990 and 1997, and was considered to be the first luxury Land Cruiser to emerge from this hallowed line-up. Our vehicle in question resides in Chesterfield, Virginia, and was imported into the United States in 2024. With just under 66,000 miles on the clock, this iconic off-roader could be yours.
Toyota’s popular Land Cruiser is one of the most popular off-roaders in the world. If you really delve into the history of the Land Cruiser, you’ll find several Series, and some Series have been sold concurrently. Then, you’ve got the Land Cruiser Prado line-up as well as the Land Cruiser line-up. For example, today’s 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is a BJ73, which means it comes from the J70 lineup of 1981, also called the 70 Series. However, the 70 Series is still made to this day for some markets. Yes, in countries like Australia, for example, you can buy a brand-new, 2025-model-year 70-Series, albeit with several modern features and a distinctively modern powertrain. Meanwhile, this 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is far more utilitarian and simplistic, with its older, indirect injection diesel engine. This two-door short-wheelbase machine currently resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, and has covered 176,001 miles to date. If that seems high, it’s a walk in the park for a Land Cruiser. So, why not pick up this tough machine as your weekend getaway machine?
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