For Sale: 1981 Toyota FJ Cruiser in Groveland, California for sale in Groveland, CA
Vehicle Description Many note Toyota's continual improvement to the Land Cruiser and agree that the final few model years (81-83) represent the best of the breed and the most modern.
The odometer was upgraded from five digits to six-digits in 1981.
This FJ40 is collector owned and in good condition overall.
It has been maintained in factory stock condition, and is very desirably equipped with the indestructible 4.
2L straight 6 engine, 5-speed manual, 4WD, and 4-wheel disc brakes.
As a Japanese copy of the famed WWII era jeep and with origins dating to the Korean War era, Toyota launched the FJ40 series utility vehicle in 1960.
Official importation to the U.
S.
began in 1963, and within two years the FJ40 Land Cruiser was hands down the best-selling Toyota in America.
Cosmetically, the FJ was essentially the same truck until it went out of production in 1983, barring minor trim tweaks; however, it saw a gradual progression of functional improvements and upgrades over the years, shifting from being a bare-bones rock hopper to a commensurately equipped modern SUV 30 years ahead of the curve.
The FJ40 was available as open-bodied or fully enclosed two-door wagon, or the longer wheelbase FJ45 could be had as a two-door or four-door wagon, in addition to a two-door pickup (although they were rarely sold in the U.
S.
due to the 25 percent Chicken Tax on light duty cargo trucks).
The FJ45 gave way to the FJ55 in 1967, which for all intents and purposes was the birth of the modern Highlandera truck-based, fully styled wagon with an emphasis on comfort over utility.
The build of this particular FJ40:
2F 4.
2 liter 125 hp 6-cylinder engine,2-barrel carburetor,Snorkel air intake,Warn front bumper winch,Front brush guard,Aluminum radiator,Power 4-wheel disc brakes,Power steering,High lift jack,5-speed manual transmission,2-speed transfer case,Multimedia audio w/Bluetooth connectivity,Dash clock,Air conditioning,Bucket seats,Factory 16 wheels,Michelin 255/100-R16 tires,4-point roll cage,Removeable hard top,Dual rear mount spare tires,As FJ40s reached the secondary market, it became very common for owners to take on engine swaps, most notably by replacing the FJs stock six with a small block Chevy V-8.
The Chevy engine certainly yielded more power, but Toyotas six-cylinder was essentially a reverse-engineered 235-cid Stovebolt six Chevrolet engine that was indestructible.
This is part and parcel why stock power trains will continue to pull big money as few are left versus a fleet of retrofits.
We offer this iconic classic vehicle for $19,900.
It is warehoused in the Midwest.
No financing is offered.
Note:
very little is known of the history of this vehicle; we are guessing it was sold new in Canada (LHD, KM speedometer).
Engine:
4.
2L straight 6-cylinder, 125hp 2bblTransmission:
5-speed manualDrive:
4WDColors:
Mustard Yellow, Tan Cloth Seats, White Removeable HardtopOdometer:
169,013 miles (converted from kilometers)VIN:
FJ40925755 Visit My Car Guy online at www.
mycarguy-sf.
com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your test drive.
.
The odometer was upgraded from five digits to six-digits in 1981.
This FJ40 is collector owned and in good condition overall.
It has been maintained in factory stock condition, and is very desirably equipped with the indestructible 4.
2L straight 6 engine, 5-speed manual, 4WD, and 4-wheel disc brakes.
As a Japanese copy of the famed WWII era jeep and with origins dating to the Korean War era, Toyota launched the FJ40 series utility vehicle in 1960.
Official importation to the U.
S.
began in 1963, and within two years the FJ40 Land Cruiser was hands down the best-selling Toyota in America.
Cosmetically, the FJ was essentially the same truck until it went out of production in 1983, barring minor trim tweaks; however, it saw a gradual progression of functional improvements and upgrades over the years, shifting from being a bare-bones rock hopper to a commensurately equipped modern SUV 30 years ahead of the curve.
The FJ40 was available as open-bodied or fully enclosed two-door wagon, or the longer wheelbase FJ45 could be had as a two-door or four-door wagon, in addition to a two-door pickup (although they were rarely sold in the U.
S.
due to the 25 percent Chicken Tax on light duty cargo trucks).
The FJ45 gave way to the FJ55 in 1967, which for all intents and purposes was the birth of the modern Highlandera truck-based, fully styled wagon with an emphasis on comfort over utility.
The build of this particular FJ40:
2F 4.
2 liter 125 hp 6-cylinder engine,2-barrel carburetor,Snorkel air intake,Warn front bumper winch,Front brush guard,Aluminum radiator,Power 4-wheel disc brakes,Power steering,High lift jack,5-speed manual transmission,2-speed transfer case,Multimedia audio w/Bluetooth connectivity,Dash clock,Air conditioning,Bucket seats,Factory 16 wheels,Michelin 255/100-R16 tires,4-point roll cage,Removeable hard top,Dual rear mount spare tires,As FJ40s reached the secondary market, it became very common for owners to take on engine swaps, most notably by replacing the FJs stock six with a small block Chevy V-8.
The Chevy engine certainly yielded more power, but Toyotas six-cylinder was essentially a reverse-engineered 235-cid Stovebolt six Chevrolet engine that was indestructible.
This is part and parcel why stock power trains will continue to pull big money as few are left versus a fleet of retrofits.
We offer this iconic classic vehicle for $19,900.
It is warehoused in the Midwest.
No financing is offered.
Note:
very little is known of the history of this vehicle; we are guessing it was sold new in Canada (LHD, KM speedometer).
Engine:
4.
2L straight 6-cylinder, 125hp 2bblTransmission:
5-speed manualDrive:
4WDColors:
Mustard Yellow, Tan Cloth Seats, White Removeable HardtopOdometer:
169,013 miles (converted from kilometers)VIN:
FJ40925755 Visit My Car Guy online at www.
mycarguy-sf.
com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your test drive.
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