1972 Toyota FJ40

Location: Los Angeles, California

Why It's Curated: This 1972 Toyota FJ40 is for sale in Los Angeles, CA. What earns this early FJ40 a place in our selection is the combination of its red-and-white two-tone exterior, black leather interior, and an odometer showing just 2,500 miles -- unverified given its age, but compelling regardless of where the true number lands. The inline-six drives through a correct 3-speed manual transmission, and the 4x4 drivetrain appears unmodified and intact. Non-stock wheels in a 17x8 +0 fitment are fitted with period-correct 7.00-15 / H78-15 tires, a nod to the era rather than a modern performance upgrade. Air conditioning and heat are reported functional -- a meaningful detail on a 50-year-old truck. Recent maintenance is noted, though specifics weren't provided. This is a vehicle for the collector who wants an early FJ40 with classic proportions and a visually cohesive presentation, without the complexity of a heavily modified build.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1972
Make: Toyota
Model: FJ40
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 2,500
Mileage Verification: True Miles Unknown
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 3
Engine: inline 6
Exterior Color: red and white
Interior Color: black
State of Registration: California
Vehicle Location: Los Angeles
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Engine Modifications: No
Transmission Modifications: No

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: No
Wheel Size and Offset: 17x8+0
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: 7.00-15, H78-15

Exterior & Interior:
good
nice
Interior Material: Leather
Interior Modifications: No
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: Yes

Recent Maintenance:
everything

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
None

Model History: The FJ40 arrived in 1960 as Toyota's answer to the Jeep, establishing a utilitarian platform that would define global off-road capability for a generation. By 1977, the second-generation 2F engine—a robust 4.2-liter inline six producing 135 horsepower—powered the model alongside a four-speed transmission introduced in 1975. The FJ40 came in multiple wheelbase configurations: short (90-inch), medium, and long (116-inch), each suited to different markets and applications. Available as soft-top or hardtop, and in petrol or diesel variants, the FJ40 occupied a unique market position between the Jeep CJ and heavier Land Rover, becoming indispensable in remote regions worldwide. Its rugged simplicity—no power steering, no air conditioning—embodied back-to-basics off-road philosophy. Production spanned a quarter-century, ending in 1984, cementing the FJ40 as an icon of off-road heritage.