Highlights

Imported from Australia in 2020 and registered on UK plates with V5 present
Upgraded with a 350ci Chevrolet V8 powerplant
Reported to be free from underbody rust
Serviced and maintained by V8 specialist Bob Seymour in the UK, with all paperwork present

The Appeal

The Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser was famously tested in the Australian outback, where it proved a remarkable machine for endurance. Needless to say, Australian-market cars were right at home, and have benefited from the dry climate so prevalent in Oz. This 1975 example was imported to the UK in 2020 and looks particularly solid.

Fitted with a 350 Chevrolet V8 engine paired with a Turbo 400 B&M automatic transmission, this FJ40 has been comprehensively upgraded to deliver modern usability while retaining its classic character. It benefits from power steering, disc brakes all round, a 2-inch suspension lift, and three fuel tanks with a combined 180-litre capacity. An 8,000 lb Warn Zeon 8 winch and lighting upgrades underline its off-road credentials.

Since arriving in the UK, Bob Seymour - a respected V8 specialist based in Ditchling - has serviced and maintained the vehicle, with all UK paperwork present. Inside, the leather bench seats have been professionally re-trimmed, and Dynamat sound deadening has been fitted throughout. Restoration work has included new rubber door seals, undersealing, a bodywork polish, and powder coating of the chrome bumpers and rear tow hook. The vendor notes a minor dashboard defect but describes the vehicle as running well overall.

Garage stored throughout its time in the UK, this is a uniquely modified, muscular off-roader that's ready and waiting to impress its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

Mileage: 45,465 km (no documentation available to validate)
Country of registration: UK (ex-Australian)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 5.7-litre (350 cu in) Chevrolet V8, two-speed automatic (Turbo 400 B&M)
Paperwork: V5 present, UK service and maintenance paperwork present, dyno test paperwork present; no Australian service documentation other than a few stickers showing service dates

The Detail

350 Chevrolet V8 engine with Road Demon 650 CFM carburettor (new version fitted November 2020)
Turbo 400 B&M automatic transmission with B&M Quicksilver shifter
Carburettor adjusted and dyno tested by John Sleath, producing 190 bhp with a top speed of 120 mph on the dyno
Service carried out in the UK upon arrival from Australia
Subsequent services performed by Bob Seymour, V8 specialist in Ditchling
Newly refurbished fuel tank
Three fuel tanks with a total capacity of 180 litres and an aviation-style fuel transfer system
Power steering and disc brakes all round
2-inch suspension lift
Thermo fans fitted
Overhead Red Dot air-conditioning unit
Dynamat sound deadening fitted throughout
Leather bench seats professionally re-trimmed at a cost of £750; the vendor describes them as being in very good condition
Custom black trim carpet
Upgraded sound system with Bluetooth and hands-free kit
Immobiliser and central locking fitted
Interior LED lighting and custom overhead console
UHF two-way radio
5 x new BF Goodrich 33 x 12.5 R15 all-terrain tyres
8,000 lb Warn Zeon 8 winch
Twin fog lamps, twin 8-inch Lightforce light bars, LED headlight upgrade, and rear LED spotlight
Roof rack and tinted windows
New rubber door seals, bodywork polish, undersealing, and chrome bumpers/rear tow hook powder coated in black
Minor wear noted on the dashboard
Spare keys and fire extinguisher included
Classic Toyota white with period decals

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