1981 Toyota Fj40 Red

This 1981 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 4×4 is offered for sale by a dealer in Miami who has sold numerous similar vehicles on Hemmings. This example was imported from South or Central America, where it was given a full body-off restoration, as shown by extensive photo documentation. The restoration work appears to be of a high standard, with the FJ appearing like a new vehicle in most respects. The famous 2F six-cylinder engine was rebuilt, and the engine compartment looks showroom-new. The restoration added some useful upgrades, including aftermarket air conditioning, a modern stereo with backup camera and display, and LED exterior lights. 

This 1981 FJ40 is functionally like those last sold in the U.S. in 1982, except for the lack of cabin heat and a speedometer calibrated in kilometers per hour. (Helpful hint: 100 km/h is 62 mph, which is about as fast as you’d probably go in a stock FJ. All the fun is below that anyway.) The rugged body-on-frame construction, part-time 4WD with dual-range transfer case, leaf-spring suspension, ample ground clearance and very short overhangs are all the same, providing true off-road capability.

• This fully restored FJ40 Land Cruiser’s engine was rebuilt.
• New, the 2F 4.2-liter OHV inline-six was rated at 125 horsepower.
• The 200 lb-ft of torque is plenty for on- or-off road driving.
• An aluminum Toyo radiator was installed to ensure reliable engine cooling.
• A new stainless-steel exhaust system is also apparent.
• The vehicle appears reconditions to near new in the photos.
• There are no obvious blemishes outside or inside.
• Bumpers are different than on the U.S. model but correct for the original market.
• The seat material appears factory correct.
• The steel wheels were painted black, rather than the original white.
• Photos show Nereus NS523 M/T all-terrain tires (32×11.5/50R16LT).
• The restored underside appears very clean in the provided photos.
• Aftermarket under-dash air conditioning was installed for summer comfort.
• The vehicle is fitted with a modern Pioneer stereo with back-up camera display.
• A Gravity speaker box with dual woofers and tweeters is below the dash.

• Some photo documentation of the restoration is included.

• This FJ40 was not equipped with heat from the factory.
• The rear jump seats do not have seatbelts.

• This 1981 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser was imported as fully restored.
• The Toyota 2F inline-six was fully rebuilt, per the seller.
• Welcome upgrades include air conditioning and a back-up camera.
• The FJ40’s original rugged character remains intact.

The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean Florida title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. This recently restored and imported 1981 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 4×4 should fulfill almost anyone’s FJ dreams, whether for trail driving or just mellow cruising.