1961 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 For Sale.

SOLD  $99,900 | RK MOTORS | CHARLOTTE, NC

Last year, this 1961 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 lived in Colombia, South America and was undergoing a comprehensive frame-off restoration. This year, you can (and should) buy it from RK Motors in Charlotte, North Carolina for $99,900. If you do, you’ll own a highly period original and correct restoration including a repaint in Spring Green paired with a vinyl top and orange-brown vinyl interior. You’ll also enjoy the mighty torque and reliability of its 3.9 liter inline 6 cylinder “F” engine paired with the comfort and capability of a new Old Man Emu suspension.

This thing is stunning. Want. 

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A Lovingly Restored Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43.

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43, is a part of Toyota’s legendary line of 40 Series Land Cruisers made by Toyota from 1960 all the way up until 2001 in some markets. While its production ended in most markets in 1984, in Brazil its production carried on under the “Bandeirante” moniker. The 40 Series Land Cruisers were built as a traditional body on frame design and most were 2-door models. They were available in short, medium or long wheelbase versions, which were designated J40/41/42, J43/44/46 or J45/47, respectively. 

Toyota offered the 40 series in both gasoline and diesel variants, but this FJ43 in particular powered by the legendary Toyota “F'' engine, a 3.9-liter, 125 hp, carbureted gasoline engine that is capable 209 lb·ft of torque at just 2000 rpm. This OHV engine, produced by Toyota from 1949 all the way up until 1992 (!), was known not only for that high torque figure at low engine speeds, but perhaps even more for their legendary reliability. 

The FJ43, which is what this example represents, is an extremely rare two-door medium wheelbase 4WD configuration, and their market values definitely reflect that rarity. As you can see in the 5-year view on Classic.com, values run the gamut, but well-restored or preserved examples are fetching incredible valuations. For example, as you can see from the dot highest on the graph, Bring a Trailer hosted a digital auction in August of last year that fetched an incredible $221,000 for a 1978.

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The Specs.

As mentioned, this stunning FJ43 Land Cruiser is a restored model. According to RK Motors Charlotte, the team at Vintage Land in Colombia, South American took this 43 through a professional, frame-off restoration, which included many original and correct components. As you can see in the seller-provided photos, this work was done right and with exceptional attention to detail. The work was completed in late 2021 and the Toyota Land Cruiser has been driven just 616 miles since. Not included in the listing, but RK Motors notes that they have restoration photos available. 

THE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 3.9 liter Toyota F inline 6-cylinder
  • 3-speed manual transmission
  • Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs
  • Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport shocks
  • Orange/Brown vinyl interior with a roll bar
  • Split-Bench front seat and opposing rear seats
  • Era-correct Spring Green paint with a canvas roof
  • Pintle Hitch
  • AVM hubs
  • 7.00-15LT Goodyear Hi-Miler tires
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