1981 Toyota Land Cruiser J40
Highlights
- Complete with high-lift jack and electric ‘Superwinch’
- Canvas tilt fitted and in very good condition
- No issues encountered during the vendor’s three-year ownership
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
The Appeal
Much like its British 4x4 counterpart the Land Rover, the Toyota Land Cruiser’s fundamental design remained fundamentally unchanged for many years. The revered J40 generation endured all the way from 1960 to 1984 - and it continued to be built in Brazil until 2001!
In 1981, diesel J40s gained front disc brakes and it’s one of these examples we have here. Subtly updated with more modern seats, tyres and offroad accessories including a high-lift jack and electric winch, this looks a supremely usable example that’s bound to be a lot of fun. As a right-hand drive Japanese market example, it’s ideally suited to UK roads and has the added benefit of a canvas tilt roof - perfect for the summer months when it can be transformed into a full convertible if desired.
Presented in very good overall condition and reportedly delivering trouble-free motoring throughout present ownership, it offers a compelling opportunity for those seeking a classic 4x4 we don't see so often in the UK.
The History and Paperwork
- Right-hand drive Japanese market example
- UK road registered since April 2016
- 73,664 km indicated
- Acquired by the vendor in May 2021
- Three former UK registered keepers
- V5C and a collection of invoices accompany the car
- Private registration will be retained
The Condition
- Well-presented chassis appears in very sound order
- Smart alloy wheels, finished in black to match the bodywork
- Sand canvas tilt fitted and in new condition with it only being a few years old
- The bodywork appears straight and solid with no notable imperfections
- The paint looks glossy but shows a few age-commensurate imperfections and some ‘peel’ to the finish
- Very smart interior, uprated with more modern tan seats
- Central cubby box fitted
- Walnut and stainless steel flooring in the rear
- The controls and upholstery appear free from notable wear
- We’re not informed of any known issues with the cabin electrics
The Mechanics
- 3.2-litre 2B four-cylinder diesel
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with low-range and four-wheel-drive
- Four-wheel leaf-spring suspension
- Cooper Discoverer GT tyres fitted
- Full-size spare wheel
- High-lift jack and electric ‘Superwinch’ fitted
- The vendor demonstrates that it starts easily and runs well
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1981
- Make Toyota
- Model Land Cruiser
- Colour Black
- Odometer 73,664 Kilometres
- Engine size 3199
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Aberdeen
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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