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£26,581
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
United States • 16 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55, nicknamed "The Iron Pig," features a rebuilt 4.2-liter inline-six engine, four-speed manual transmission, and numerous modifications, including power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Old Man Emu shocks. The car has a clean Arizona title, has been refinished in blue and white, and has some cosmetic issues noted.
Condition
6
While the car has undergone a refurbishment, there are reported issues such as touch-up finish along the body and trim, sagging headliner, and an odometer discrepancy. The listing also notes that rust was repaired and a door was replaced, indicating past damage. These factors suggest that while the car is in good working order and has some upgrades, it isn't in near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
FJ5599947
Odometer:
51,000 miles
Reg Number:
FZ-279
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Rolled Odometer 4.2-Liter Inline-Six Tubular Headers Four-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case White & Blue Paint Black Vinyl Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels Power Steering Locking Front Hubs Old Man Emu Shocks Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Roof Rack Air Conditioning Pioneer Stereo
This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 was purchased by the seller in 2015 and underwent a multi-year refurbishment that involved re-trimming the bench seats in black vinyl and overhauling the 4.2-liter inline-six, four-speed manual transmission, and dual-range transfer case.
It has been modified with tubular headers, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, Old Man Emu shocks, and a roof rack, and the body has been refinished in blue and white.
The truck also has 15″ steel wheels, locking front hubs, a Pioneer stereo, and air conditioning.
It is said to have been used in a commercial for Blue Diamond Almond Breeze and featured on the cover of magazine, the latter of which can be seen in the gallery.
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Points of note
£1,710
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,254
Median Price (Since 2020)
£83,808
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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