1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser with a Four-Speed

Nearly Gibraltar-like in its reputation for unstoppable indestructibility, the FJ40-generation Toyota Land Cruiser is one of off-roading's most potent and desired icons, and has become a staple in the world of car collecting. This example, from the final year of the 3.9-liter F engine, has been under the current ownership since 2014 and is described as largely original, with a few small upgrades that included carpeting and the installation of shoulder belts. This 1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is said to have its original engine, and has a clamshell-type rear end with a tailgate instead of the treatment with swinging ambulance-type rear doors. Through 1974, the FJ40 was powered by Toyota's 3.9-liter F engine, a straight-six with overhead valves. With a compression ratio of 7.8:1, the engine received its fuel mixture via a downdraft two-barrel carburetor and was rated by the manufacturer at 125 horsepower. The engine in this FJ40 is said to be original, with no known rebuild history.- no operational issues with either the engine or four-speed manual transmission, and notes no powertrain leaks. The engine bay presents as stock and generally clean in the provided photos.- this FJ40 appears to have been repainted once, describing the finish as being in fair-to-good condition overall, with some areas of bubbling visible underneath the paint. Scratches and chipping associated with normal use are also noted. The body seals are termed effective.- corrosion on this Land Cruiser is confined to the bubbling and the undercarriage has no history of rust repairs. The badging is complete and appears to be in very good condition in the photos. The glass is reported to be in excellent condition, with the exterior lighting said to be fully functional. Surface rust exists underneath, most prominently on the spring leaves - The vinyl seat coverings are reported to be in overall good condition, with no visible tears or other signs of damage. The added-in carpeting is also reported to be in good condition. The headliner is said to have been repaired by a previous owner, and to remain in good shape. The dashboard presents in excellent condition in the photos, with factory warning decals and properly marked small controls, and with nothing visibly missing. The instruments are said to be functional, except for the inaccurate battery meter and fuel gauge. An aftermarket AM/FM radio will need to be connected. The heater is termed operable. The carpeted cargo area has fold-down jump seats and presents cleanly in the photos. -- that the FJ40's unassisted drum brakes will require full servicing before the vehicle can be driven. No chassis work has been performed under the FJ40's current ownership, and the seller recommends a full inspection and servicing. The underside does appear to show some corrosion on various components. The tires date to at least 2014, but are reported to have no bald areas.. Additional paperwork includes partial service records from a previous owner. This 1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is described as highly original, needing only some mechanical attention for roadworthiness.