This Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 got away, but there are more like it here.

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Seller: CorvetteMike
Location: Anaheim, California 92807
Listing Details
  • Chassis: FJ40274438
  • 99k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 4.2-Liter 2F Inline-Six
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Dual-Range Transfer Case
  • Green Paint w/White Roof
  • Black Upholstery
  • 15″ Steel Wheels w/Polished Hubcaps
  • Manually Locking Front Hubs
  • Power Steering
  • Power-Assisted Brakes
  • Heater
  • Rear Jump Seats
  • Warn Winch & Fairlead
  • Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #79545


This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is said to have spent time in Oregon prior to a refurbishment in 2015 that included a repaint in green, reupholstering the cabin, and overhauling the 4.2-liter inline-six. Power is routed to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case, and equipment includes 15″ steel wheels with polished hubcaps, manually locking front hubs, power steering, power-assisted brakes, an aftermarket front bumper, a Warn winch and fairlead, a heater, and inwards-facing rear jump seats. This FJ40 is now offered on dealer consignment in California with a clean Nevada title.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The truck was finished from the factory in Rustic Green (621) and has was reportedly disassembled and repainted during the refurbishment. Exterior equipment includes a removable hardtop with a white roof along with side mirrors, a receiver hitch, rear ambulance-style doors, a rear-mounted spare tire, and an aftermarket front bumper with a Warn winch and a fairlead.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The 15″ steel wheels feature polished hubcaps and are mounted with 30×9.5 Michelin LTX M/S tires. The truck is equipped with manually locking front hubs, power steering, and power-assisted brakes.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The front bucket seats and inward-facing rear jump seats were reupholstered in black, and the cabin features matching door panels, a replacement headliner, a dash pad. Equipment include a heater, inwards-facing rear jump seats, a rubber rear floor covering, and manual wind-up windows.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 99k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The 4.2-liter 2F inline-six is equipped with a single carburetor and was reportedly overhauled during the refurbishment.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Power is routed to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The truck has not passed a California emissions test.

Filed under: fj, fj 40, fj-40

Auction Result

High Bid USD $47,250 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended July 24, 2022 at 12:55PM PT
Bids 42
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