{"product_id":"1970-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-1","title":"1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scottsdale, AZ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Curated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out the pictures in the gallery \u0026amp; use the contact form to get in touch with us and the seller to ask questions and\/or make an offer for this vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1970\u003cbr\u003eMake: Toyota\u003cbr\u003eModel: Land Cruiser\u003cbr\u003eTrim: FJ40\u003cbr\u003eDrive: 4X4\u003cbr\u003eMiles: 44,134\u003cbr\u003eMileage Verification: True Miles Unknown\u003cbr\u003eFuel Type: Gasoline\u003cbr\u003eTransmission: Manual (3 Pedals)\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Forward Gears: 3\u003cbr\u003eEngine: 3.9L I6\u003cbr\u003eExterior Color: Nebula Green\u003cbr\u003eInterior Color: Black\u003cbr\u003eState of Registration: Utah\u003cbr\u003eVehicle Location: Scottsdale, AZ\u003cbr\u003eVIN: Available Upon Request\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Clean\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransmission Modifications: No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain, Suspension, Tires \u0026amp; Brakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrivetrain Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eSuspension Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eWheel Size and Offset: OEM\u003cbr\u003eWheel Brand and Model: OEM\u003cbr\u003eTire Brand, Model, and Size: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eType of Brakes: Stock Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior \u0026amp; Interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaint and paint work done 9 yrs ago as part of a restoration\u003cbr\u003ePaint and body work is about a 7 out of 10 and presents well, but it is not a museum car.\u003cbr\u003eInterior Material: Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eInterior Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eWorking Heat: Yes\u003cbr\u003eWorking Air Conditioning: No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Notable Features or Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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:\n- Put some bigger brakes on.\n- Potentially add a wheel and tire set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Carb adjustment\n- Brand-new clutch within the last 50 miles\n- Flywheel resurfaced\n- New plugs\n- Toyota OEM parts Oil change\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toyota","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616851460415,"sku":null,"price":29999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8095\/8783\/files\/IMG_5638_0f754e59-ca38-4083-b9fb-5c66e468eb72.jpg?v=1790960133","url":"https:\/\/curatedovrlnd.com\/products\/1970-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-1","provider":"CURATED OVR LND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}