£33,156
LS3-Powered 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
Bring A Trailer • US • 2 Jun 2026
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Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£33,156
LS3-Powered 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
US • 2 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55, nicknamed 'The Iron Pig', has been extensively modified with a powerful LS3 V8 engine and a 4L70E transmission, making it a unique build. Despite a recent repaint and refurbishment, the vehicle shows signs of rust on various body panels and has a non-functional windshield washer, indicating a need for further attention.
Condition
5
The vehicle has undergone significant modifications and refurbishment, including an LS3 engine swap and a repaint. However, there are noted issues such as rust on the rocker panels, fenders, and door jambs, and the windshield washer does not work. These issues require attention, placing the vehicle in the 'Above Average' category.
/ 10
1,600 miles
FJ55100939
1979
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£33,156
LS3-Powered 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
Bring A Trailer • US • 2 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 6.2-Liter LS3 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Twin-Stick Dual-Range Transfer Case Repainted Blue & White Black Vinyl Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels ASCO Manually Locking Front Hubs Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes Old Man Emu Suspension Lift PTO-Driven Winch Speedhut Instruments Air Conditioning Kenwood Bluetooth-Capable Receiver This 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 was modified and refurbished under previous ownership with work that included the installation of a 6.2-liter LS3 crate V8, which is linked to a 4L70E four-speed automatic transmission, and a 60-series twin-stick transfer case.
Additional work involved repairing various metal body panels, repainting the truck in blue and white, and installing a later-model steering box along with an Old Man Emu suspension lift.
It rides on 15″ steel wheels and is further equipped with ASCO manually locking front hubs, power-assisted front disc brakes, a power-take-off-driven winch, gray vinyl upholstery, air conditioning, Speedhut ins...
Price Analysis vs Other Land Cruiser FJ55s
£1,710
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£21,691
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£83,808
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