1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Finished in Sky Blue over a black interior, this FJ40 is a mostly-stock example that has been fitted with a 3FE fuel-injected engine from an FJ62 Land Cruiser (the 3FE was an evolution of the 1F and 2F engines installed in the FJ40, but with appreciably better driveability and performance). Paint and body present to a nice standard with only a few minor flaws. Solid floors and rockers with no known rust. As a late-production FJ40, it was equipped from the factory with ambulance doors on the back, a four-speed manual transmission and power brakes (with front disk).

Interior presents nicely with front bucket seats and rear folding jump seats in excellent condition. A roll cage provides for three-point belts at the front (lap belts are installed for the rear seat occupants). Original steering wheel, door panels and headliner are likewise in good condition. All gauges are clear and working. The vintage 8-track in the dash is inop. This is a US-market truck with a heater.

Under the hood is a 4.0 liter fuel-injected inline six from an FJ62. Although it's more or less the same size and weight as the original 2F engine, it makes 20 more horsepower (and since it's fuel injected you don't have to deal with a carburetor or a manual choke). It also has a higher redline and a wider power band making it better suited for modern roads. Indeed, the 3FE feels "just right" -- an FJ40 that can get out of its own way and keep up with traffic! The four-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly with no crunchy synchros, and the clutch feels good too.

This FJ40 has a great look and is presented in one of the most attractive original factory colors, and it's one of the better driving Land Cruiser's we've encountered thanks to the engine upgrade. For more information about this 1978 Toyota FJ40 for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 404-692-5250.