Highlights
- Comprehensively restored in 2016
- Rare original 3.0L diesel engine
- Includes period-correct PTO winch and Toyota tool rolls
- UK registered as a historic vehicle
The Appeal
The Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 represents one of the most capable and durable 4x4 vehicles ever produced. Famously tested in the most challenging environments in the world, these tractor-like off-roaders really sum up the ethos of a go-anywhere, do-anything car. There's a real character to them.
All of the 40s-series Cruisers are desirable, but the diesel variants are particularly sought after for their legendary reliability and torque. This 1977 example features exactly that, offering the 3.0-litre diesel engine for true industrial-style graft.
All of the 40s-series Cruisers are desirable, but the diesel variants are particularly sought after for their legendary reliability and torque. This 1977 example features exactly that, offering the 3.0-litre diesel engine for true industrial-style graft.
Imported from France in 2016 and subsequently restored, this BJ40 is a cracker. The comprehensive restoration included new wings, a full interior reupholstery, mechanical refurbishment, and the addition of a period-correct PTO winch, and it's since proven itself on the rally scene very nicely.
Sadly, the vendor is no longer able to give this Land Cruiser the time it deserves, so it's spent some time in dry storage, and is now available for a lucky new enthusiast.
Sadly, the vendor is no longer able to give this Land Cruiser the time it deserves, so it's spent some time in dry storage, and is now available for a lucky new enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1977
- Purchased in France in June 2015
- Imported to the UK in 2016 and registered as a historic vehicle
- Comprehensive restoration completed in 2016
- Extensive paperwork and photographs documenting the restoration
- Has been dry stored in recent years due to the owner's work commitments
The Condition
- Nicely presented with a gentle working patina
- Some cracks and chips to the paintwork, commensurate with age
- Free-wheeling hubs fitted
- New old stock PTO winch
- Underside in good overall order with soft patina
- The interior appears in smart condition for its age
- Original dashboard presents well
- Interior completely reupholstered in 2016, including rear side-facing flip-up seat
- Gentle patina here and there, but nothing overly intrusive
The Mechanics
- 2,995cc 4-cylinder diesel engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay in good condition
- Comes with Toyota tool rolls and original bottle jack
- Additional spares included in the sale (extra lightbulbs, water pump and other items)
- The vendor notes that it's lovely to drive and proved very fun on the rally circuit
Numerous new items fitted during the 2016 restoration, including:
- New exhaust system
- New brake pipes
- New shock absorbers
- Wheel bearings replaced
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