1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Why It's Curated: This 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is for sale in Scottsdale, AZ. Few early FJ40s present this honestly: a solid, running example in Nebula Green with a light restoration completed roughly nine years ago -- paint, bodywork, and some filler -- that the seller accurately rates a seven out of ten. It's a driver, not a show car, and that candor is exactly what makes it worth attention. The original 3.9L inline-six turns over reliably, doesn't smoke, and pulls through all three gears of the column-shifted three-speed without complaint. Recent maintenance is substantive: a brand-new clutch installed within the last 50 miles, flywheel resurfacing, fresh plugs, carburetor adjustment, and an oil change using Toyota OEM parts. The odometer shows 44,134 miles, though mileage is unverified. Stock drum brakes and OEM wheels leave room for a buyer to personalize. This suits an enthusiast looking for an honest, drivable FJ40 foundation at a realistic entry point -- not a trailer queen.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1970
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: FJ40
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 44,134
Mileage Verification: True Miles Unknown
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 3
Engine: 3.9L I6
Exterior Color: Nebula Green
Interior Color: Black
State of Registration: Utah
Vehicle Location: Scottsdale, AZ
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Transmission Modifications: No

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: No
Wheel Size and Offset: OEM
Wheel Brand and Model: OEM
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: N/A
Type of Brakes: Stock Drum

Exterior & Interior:
Paint and paint work done 9 yrs ago as part of a restoration
Paint and body work is about a 7 out of 10 and presents well, but it is not a museum car.
Interior Material: Vinyl
Interior Modifications: No
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: No

Other Notable Features or Functions:
This is a good runner and a good buy for the money. This car always starts, it doesn't smoke, and it runs very well. The three-on-the-tree: all the gears work as they should, including reverse. There are some things that the buyer could do as far as upgrades: - Put some bigger brakes on. - Potentially add a wheel and tire set.

Recent Maintenance:
- Carb adjustment - Brand-new clutch within the last 50 miles - Flywheel resurfaced - New plugs - Toyota OEM parts Oil change

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
Leaks some oil. This was a light restoration and paint and some body filler. The car presents well, although it is not a museum piece. It's a great driver.

Model History: The J40 Land Cruiser redefined Toyota's utility vehicle offering when introduced in August 1960, becoming the marque's iconic long-wheelbase explorer for two-and-a-half decades. The 1971 model sat midway through a production run that would exceed 2 million units globally, its formula proven successful: traditional body-on-frame construction, two-door or longer-wheelbase variants, and steadfast reliability. By 1971, the FJ40 featured Toyota's robust 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine delivering 125 horsepower paired to a three-speed manual transmission with two-speed transfer case—the dual-range low gearing introduced from the 1960 redesign a marked engineering advance over predecessors. The short-wheelbase FJ40 competed favorably against the Jeep CJ in overall dimensions while offering greater load capacity and increasingly refined cabin appointments. By 1972, Land Cruiser cumulative sales reached 200,000 units worldwide, underscoring the model's expansion into commercial, government, and private markets across developed and developing nations.