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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser — Texas-Sourced FJ80 with All-Terrain Build and Rust-Free Undercarriage Why This Car Is Special The 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser represents the final model year of the 80 Series, a generation that many enthusiasts consider the high-water mark of the entire Land Cruiser lineage. Toyota built the 80 Series from 1990 through 1997, and by the time this truck rolled off the line, the formula had been refined to near perfection. It combined genuine body-on-frame construction, solid front and rear axles, and a 4.5-liter inline-six engine in a package that was also comfortable enough for daily use. When the 100 Series replaced it in 1998, Toyota moved to independent front suspension — a practical concession to ride quality that many serious off-road users still debate today. That makes the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser the last of a particular breed. This specific truck carries a Texas title history, which matters considerably in the used truck market. Texas vehicles spend their lives in a dry, non-salt environment, and the undercarriage photos here back that up. The frame and floorpans show the kind of honest surface oxidation you expect from a working truck, without the aggressive rust and rot that ends the useful life of trucks from the Rust Belt. For a 27-year-old body-on-frame SUV, the structure underneath tells an important story, and this one tells a good one. The VIN decodes to a U.S.-market 1997 Land Cruiser built to domestic specification, confirming the full North American equipment package that Toyota installed on these trucks in their final year of production. Features List - 1FZ-FE 4.5L Inline-6 engine - 4-Speed Automatic transmission - Part-time 4WD with high and low range - Front brush guard - Black off-road steel wheels - All-terrain tires - Roof rack - Trailer hitch receiver - Wood grain dash trim - Tachometer - Power windows - Power door locks - Power steering - Power brakes - Air conditioning - Center console - Door courtesy lights - Tan leather interior Mechanical The engine under the hood is the 1FZ-FE, a 4.5-liter 24-valve inline-six that Toyota produced from 1992 through 1997 specifically for the Land Cruiser. It displaces 4,477cc and was rated at 212 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque in U.S. specification. The 1FZ-FE is a cast-iron block engine with an aluminum head — a combination that prioritizes durability and thermal stability over light weight. It is not a rev-happy engine. It pulls from low in the RPM range and holds that torque across a broad band, which is exactly what you want when you are crawling in technical terrain or towing a trailer. Toyota paired it here with a 4-speed automatic transmission, which was the standard gearbox for the North American 80 Series. The part-time 4WD system uses a two-speed transfer case with a locking center differential — a proper mechanical system, not an electronic simulation of one. High range for paved or hardpacked surfaces, low range for technical off-road work. This system is well understood by off-road mechanics worldwide and has a parts ecosystem that remains fully supported. The truck rides on all-terrain tires mounted on black steel off-road wheels. The combination is practical and proven. Steel wheels take abuse that alloys cannot, and the all-terrain tires give the truck capability in loose soil, gravel, and wet grass without sacrificing much on pavement. The trailer hitch receiver at the rear adds towing utility — the 80 Series Land Cruiser was factory-rated to tow up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped. Interior Inside, this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser presents in tan leather with wood grain dash trim. The 80 Series interior was designed to occupy a middle ground between utility and comfort, and the leather and wood trim pushed it toward the comfort side without making it fussy. The leather seating surfaces in these trucks ages well when it has not been left in direct sun for years, and a Texas truck that was pr
Trim: 4dr 4WD
Body Style: SUV
Doors: 4
Condition: Used
Certified: 0
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Options: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Clock, Tachometer, Tilt Steering Wheel, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Rear Defogger, Intermittent Wipers, AM/FM, Cassette, Center Arm Rest, Center Console, Child Proof Door Locks, Off Road Tires, Rear Wipers, Remote Fuel Door, Tow Hooks, Vanity Mirrors

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