Comprehensive restoration completed approximately five years ago
Fewer than 4,000 miles covered since restoration
Factory PTO winch overhauled and operational
Factory air conditioning, a rare and desirable option on the 40 series
Originally supplied in Saudi Arabia; preserved by the climate, and now registered on UK plates
The Appeal
Much like a Series Land Rover, the 40 series Land Cruiser is adored for its simplicity, capability and unashamedly rugged aesthetic. In an age when no-nonsense 4x4s are practically non-existent, enthusiasts are revisiting these older models, restoring them to their former glory.
The BJ40 is one of the most coveted variants of Toyota's legendary 40 series Land Cruiser. Rugged, mechanically simple and renowned for its durability, this short-wheelbase workhorse has earned a devoted global following.
This 1983 example was originally supplied in Saudi Arabia: a dry climate that tends to be kinder to bodywork and chassis, before being imported and registered on UK plates. Around 2021, it underwent a substantial, comprehensive restoration in which the entire vehicle was stripped down, with every fastener and metal component reportedly cadmium-plated before reassembly. The chassis was stripped, treated and resprayed; body panels were addressed, with the rear panels and rear floor replaced with new items, and the whole vehicle received a bare-metal respray.
Under the bonnet sits an extensively overhauled 13BT 3.4-litre turbo diesel engine producing 120 bhp, mated to a rebuilt H55f five-speed gearbox. The suspension was refreshed with new Bilstein shock absorbers and an Old Man Emu steering damper, while Steering Specialist Ltd overhauled the power steering box and West Coast Off Road fitted it. Notable factory options include a PTO winch (stripped, overhauled, and operational) and air conditioning, with the system serviced and fitted with new pipes, connections, and a condenser.
Inside, the seats were stripped, repaired and reupholstered with matching door cards, and the roof lining was cleaned and relined. A roll cage has been fitted to the rear of the cabin. Fewer than 4,000 miles have been covered since the restoration, and the vendor states the vehicle has been stored indoors and never driven in snow or off-road since completion. The vendor describes this as one of the best BJ40s in the UK.image.png860.86 KB
Key Information
Mileage: 3,279 miles indicated (odometer has been replaced; estimated actual mileage is approximately 100,000 miles)
Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from Saudi Arabia)
Paperwork: No specific documentation mentioned by the vendor
Service history:
07/22 – RRG Toyota Altrincham
Supplied genuine Toyota oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, drain plug gasket, 5W-30 engine oil, and replacement wheel cap
04/22 – RRG Toyota Altrincham
Supplied genuine Toyota clips
01/22 – RRG Toyota Rochdale
Supplied genuine Toyota emblem plate
12/21 – RRG Toyota Altrincham
Supplied genuine Toyota headlamp nuts
12/21 – Milner Off Road Ltd
Supplied free-wheel hub stud kit, flange base gaskets, and outer gaskets
12/21 – Tyre Power Limited / MDA Bitec
Stripped, refitted, and balanced wheels
Supplied U-Pol Raptor black truck bed liner coating, Gravitex stone chip protector, fast activator, and high build primer kit
12/21 – West Coast Off Road Centre Ltd
Serviced vehicle with customer-supplied parts
Machined and repaired oil sump, fitted new sump bung
Fitted new door seals
Removed, repaired, rebuilt, and refitted power steering box
Fitted new fuel piping per metre
Resealed gearbox covers
07/21 – RRG Toyota Altrincham
Supplied genuine Toyota air filter, fuel filter element, oil filter, drain plug gasket, and engine oil
09/20 – West Coast Off Road Centre Ltd
Carried out general vehicle check-over
05/20 – RRG Toyota Altrincham
Supplied genuine Toyota aerial assembly
12/19 – RRG Toyota Altrincham
Supplied five genuine Toyota steel wheels, wheel caps, and centre caps
12/19 – Al Aswar Spare Parts (Sharjah, UAE)
Supplied genuine Toyota outside door handles, headlamp assembly, outer door mirrors, emblems, and emblem ornaments
12/19 – LKQ Euro Car Parts / MA MOT Centre
Supplied Bilstein B6 front suspension shock absorbers (part number 2935820370) and Bilstein B6 rear suspension shock absorbers (part number 2935820380)
05/19 – City Racer LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Supplied full weatherstrip kit, hub cap clips, headlight adjustment grommets, shift knob, and gear shift instruction plate
04/19 – Milner Off Road Ltd
Supplied 60mm extended shackle kit (front/rear) and leaf spring front pin with bush
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