Toyota FJ-45 Land Cruiser Pickup, 1976
Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series
Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series•
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Chassis No.: FJ4597574
Auction: The Eddie Vannoy Collection 2020
Auction date: June 30, 2020
Lot No.: V48
$66,000 | Sold
- Exterior: Red
- Interior: Gray
- Body: Pickup
- Comprehensive restoration
- 4-wheel drive
- 4.2L inline 6-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Power steering
- Power brakes
- Upgraded front and rear shocks
- Red paint
- Beige bed cover
- Gray interior
- Vinyl floor covering
- 160 KPH speedometer
- Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires
The third-generation 40-series Toyota Land Cruiser followed up the 20-series in 1960, and the long-wheelbase FJ-45 was manufactured in hardtop, wagon and pickup configurations before it was succeeded by the 70-series in 1984. The pickup is considered the most desirable of the lineup, and a comprehensive restoration returned this 1976 Toyota FJ-45 to its globe-conquering combination of 4-wheel drive capability and rugged durability. The pickup received its restoration after long service on a Guatemalan coffee plantation and emerged in better-than-new condition with carefully selected and time-proven upgrades.
The pickup is powered by the famously durable 4.2L version of the long-running F-series inline 6-cylinder that was factory-rated at 135 HP and 200 lb-ft of torque. The engine bay is finished to exacting factory detail from the front radiator guard to zinc chromate fasteners and faithful decals. Determined power gets 4-wheel drive down to the ground with a 4-speed transmission and dual-range transfer case. Old Man Emu shock absorbers, heavy-duty springs and shackles, and updated late-model axles add 1.5-inches of lift for improved clearance over any surface. Front disc and rear drum brakes join power steering for on- and off-road control.
Hella halogen headlamps in the signature surround and twin side mirrors accent white roof and red body paint in timeless style, and a new beige canvas top protects cargo from the elements. Gray door panels and seat upholstery over matching vinyl floor covering add durability and comfort to the rugged cabin. Black seat piping, window cranks, door pulls and shift boots complement gray, and a restored steering wheel sits over a 160 KPH metric speedometer. The all-terrain icon is ready for its next adventure on spilt-rim 16-inch wheels with Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires and matching spare under the bed.
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