The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most legendary automotive nameplates of all time. A vehicle with go-anywhere capabilities out of the box, the Land Cruiser was born in 1951 and continues well into 2023 and beyond. Land Cruisers can be found on nearly every continent, and their scope for customization is almost limitless. Some may find this 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 sacrilegious as it no longer packs a Japanese powerplant. Still, others will appreciate its eight-cylinder heart and an extensive list of modifications, many of which were installed between 2019 and 2022. It's got under 14,000 miles on it since its rebirth.

Exterior and Interior

Showcasing a beautiful blue exterior, there's very little on this 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 that's not been repaired, restored, or replaced. First, it has new OEM running boards, right and left hand side mirrors, tail lights and gaskets, door panels, weatherstripping, window channel felt, a license plate kit, a heavy-duty roof rack, and even new OEM Toyota emblems. It also received four new 35-inch tires in 2019. Next, you'll notice that it sits taller than a regular FJ40; thank the 2-inch lift kit and the Old Man Emu Easy Ride suspension kit for that. Gaining access to the black cabin via the running boards is fairly easy, and once inside, there's space for four adults. We are told that the vehicle received new carpet, ceiling liner, and sound deadening in 2019 to make the cabin quieter. There's also a new wiper motor, oil, and temperature gauge pack, and we spy a Kenwood head unit with CD and Bluetooth capabilities, bringing your tunes into the current era, helped by a set of modern speakers for decent sound quality.

Engine

This 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 doesn't have a Toyota mill but a Chevy one. A 350ci V8 lurks beneath the hood, paired with an automatic transmission that was rebuilt and received a new shifter in 2019. There's also a rebuilt transfer case to send power to all four wheels, as well as replaced axle and differential seals. Other matters of note include a rebuilt starter motor, new engine mounts, front knuckle seals, a new engine valve cover and gasket, a rebuilt radiator with new hoses, a distributor motor, a new carb, and a new alternator. You'll also enjoy better handling and braking, thanks to a power steering setup plus front and rear disc brake conversion.