1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45

4.5L I6 - 1FZ | Old Man Emu Suspension | ARB Deluxe Bumper

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LOT #

250535546

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
FJ45277659
Lot Number:
250535546
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
185 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
4.5L I6
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Gray
Interior Color:
Red
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod
  • 4.5L I6 (1FZ)
  • 5-Speed Manual
  • 4x4
  • Gray Exterior
  • Red Leather Interior
  • Australian ARB Old Man Emu Suspension
  • ARB Deluxe Bumper
  • Warn VR EVO 8 Winch
  • Dakota Digital Analog Gauges
  • Mickey Thompson Wheels
  • Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Vintage A/C
  • Full Restoration

Overview of 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 For Sale by Owner

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.

Exterior and Interior

This 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod has been decked out in a simple shade of gray that borders on a bluish tint, giving it a lovely look no matter if its bright and sunny outside, or if you’re driving at night under glowing street lamps. Coming in two-door pickup truck form, this beautiful machine rides on a set of Mickey Thompson wheels and bears an ARB Deluxe front bumper. You’ve also got a Warn VR EVO 8 winch and upgraded LED headlamps. Hey, we did say that this was a restomod. The interior of this 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod sees more restomod features. Cue up some nice red leather seats that are clearly from a newer vehicle and thus offer better comfort and ergonomic benefit. Then, we’ve got Vintage Air air conditioning to keep you chilled and happy on hot days. A set of Dakota Digital analog gauges sits nicely within the factory gauge pod and retains much of the original set’s charm too. There’s a center console with cup holders and storage, and a single-DIN slot within the dash awaits your choice of music system.

Engine

This 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod has received a new Toyota 1FZ 4.5-liter in-line six-cylinder engine with a mere 500 miles on it. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive, this is an off-roader that can, well, off-road. A stainless steel exhaust system has been fitted, as has Australian ARB Old Man Emu suspension. So, it’s ready to rock and roll.

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