What is an FJ40 Land Cruiser?
Quick Answer
The FJ40 is the classic short-wheelbase Toyota Land Cruiser built from 1960 to 1984, the rugged, boxy 4x4 that built the Land Cruiser reputation. Most used a durable inline-six (the 3.9 then 4.2 liter F and 2F engines). Clean, rust-free FJ40s have become serious collector vehicles.
The FJ40 is the Land Cruiser most people picture, and the most collectible.
The basics
A body-on-frame 4x4 with a tough inline-six, simple drivetrain, and legendary off-road durability. The two-door wagon and soft-top are the common bodies.
What to check
Rust is the enemy, in the floors, tub, and rockers. A solid, original FJ40 with its straight-six commands strong money; restomods with V8 swaps are a separate market.