1980 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pick Up
Highlights
- Comprehensive restoration since 2021
- Dry climate South African vehicle for most of its life
- Reported 20,125 miles from new
- Versatile go-anywhere RHD pick up
- Torquey 4.2L straight six Toyota engine
- Recent work to clutch, brakes and shocks
The Appeal
Yes, the Land Rover is brilliant. That’s a given. But it’s arguably the Land Cruiser that has put wheels beneath people anywhere in the world who need to go anywhere on earth.
The Land Cruiser owed a big debt to its British forebear, that much is clear when you look around this fully restored FJ45. It is a rugged pick up with the torquey and ultra reliable 4.2L straight six diesel motor.
Before arriving in the UK in 2021 it spent its life in the dry climate of South Africa. Following importation the current keeper has undertaken a comprehensive yet sympathetic renovation that respects its originality but makes it ideal for modern use.
We are told - but cannot verify - that the displayed kilometerage of 32,389 (20,125 miles) is genuine. Certainly the condition of the original features suggests it has had an easy life. With work to the clutch, brakes, suspension and wheel bearings, it is in great mechanical order and ready to use. A high quality Rhino winch adds to the versatility.
This is the sort of classic vehicle you could easily justify as a work truck. Or alternatively simply enjoy it as a great example of Toyota’s iconic 4x4.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1980
- Imported to UK from South Africa in October 2021
- One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
- Purchased by the current keeper as a project
- Vendor states that it has had a ‘nut and bolt rebuild’ since 2021
- Stored inside since arriving in the UK
- Vendor is uncertain about previous registered keepers
- Seller states that the displayed kilometerage is genuine
- Various parts invoices dated from 2022 shown in photos
- These cover brakes, clutch kit, shock absorbers and bearings
- Other parts are also listed in the photographs
- South African registration paperwork
- Vehicle is MOT and tax exempt by age when correctly registered with DVLA
- Toyota owner’s reference manual
The Condition
- Classic sand paintwork which we are told is original
- Paintwork has light signs of ageing as shown due to originality
- No obvious marks or scuffs to cabin paintwork
- Black rear pick up structure and side steps in good order with light aging
- Tread plate trim to rear pick up sides and back
- Supplied with large aluminium lockable storage box in pick up bed
- Bodywork in good order with no obvious dents or damage
- Exterior glasswork and lights present well with evidence of some new parts fitted
- Underside presents well with no structural issues reported
- Black wheels in good condition with all terrain tyres fitted with matching spare
- Front Rhino winch recently fitted and also supplied with rear tow bar
- Original interior with three seats in grey vinyl in good general condition
- Cabin is unmodified and original with some light patina as shown in photos
The Mechanics
- 4,200cc straight six Toyota diesel engine
- 4spd manual gearbox with usual AWD functionality
- Lots of recent work to mechanicals and running gear
- This is shown in photos and summarised above
- No reported running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Toyota
- Model Land Cruiser
- Colour Brown
- Odometer 20,125 Miles
- Engine size 4200
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Hereford
- Location Herefordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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