1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 4x4

The seller of this 1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser presents the rugged SUV as receiving a professional restoration, started in 2016 and completed in 2022, and as having just 50 miles on a rebuilt engine, transmission, and differentials. The vehicle, he reports, was formerly owned and used by an apple orchard for 40 years. Other work said completed this year includes a repaint, repairing multiple body panels, a new electrical system, new windows, and refurbishing the interior. In addition, the vehicle has been upgraded with power steering for easier driving.- the Land Cruiser's odometer was broken, and so true vehicle mileage is unknown. An icon of overlanding and off-roading, the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser arrived in the U.S. in 1963 and was sold here for 20 years, virtually unchanged. Angular design, a flat, white roof, wraparound rear windows, and short overhangs gave the FJ40 a distinct identity that resonates with collectors today. The vehicle was purely utilitarian in nature, though more powerful and somewhat more civilized than some other SUVs of that period. Aside from adding power steering, the only other modification to this FJ40 was the installation of white wagon-style wheels. The 3.9-liter inline six-cylinder engine is paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The engine was rated at 125 horsepower by the manufacturer when new.- the engine was rebuilt during the recent restoration and has no more than 50 miles. Photos show a like-new engine compartment. The exhaust system is indicated as new. A quick cold start with no smoke is reported, and the seller further affirms the powertrain has no leaks or weeps. The transmission was repaired in 2022, and is said to operate properly, along with the two-speed transfer case and manually locking front hubs. The vehicle as rust free, and, indeed, none is to be seen in the photos, topside or underside. - the recent repaint has no blemishes at all. All windows are indicated as new, and no issues are reported for the fold-down windshield. I affirms good seals with no leaks. A new electrical system is indicated, with all lights working properly. This FJ40 features a rear step bumper for accessing the rear fold-down seats. - The Land Cruiser's vinyl seating was refurbished front and back and is in as-new condition and photos. New rubber matting for the front is indicated, though it appears loosely fitting in places. The headliner, as well, is indicated as newly replaced. Painted metal door panels are correct for the vehicle.- a nonfunctional fuel gauge but says the other gauges are working. - The FJ40 rode on simple, but rugged, suspension, with solid axles on leaf springs at both ends.- that all suspension was new in the restoration and has no needs. Brakes, as well, are indicated as new and in proper working order. One significant modification was the installation of a power-steering setup, which the FJ40 never offered. It seems it should make maneuvering this overlander much easier. The seller affirms the steering has no undue play, and no leaks. The white wagon-style wheels were a popular Seventies custom addition, and these have no vibrations. The Runway Enduro AT2 all-terrain tires were newly installed. This 1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is presented as fully and professionally restored with a welcome upgrade to power steering, and no needs but a faulty fuel gauge to repair. A true icon built with the bare necessities for overlanding, the FJ40 offered a tad more civility than other similar-type vehicles of the period and could be a good everyday vehicle. This one looks ready to restart its dual-purpose mission.