1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Location: Kalama, Washington

Why It's Curated: This 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is for sale in Kalama, WA. Few 4x4s carry the cultural weight of the FJ40, and this sky blue example represents a thoughtful revival rather than a ground-up restoration -- the seller describes it accurately as an original survivor brought back to life rather than a nut-and-bolt rebuild. The exterior received a full repaint in its original sky blue, accompanied by new front and rear bumpers, all new lighting, emblems, and latches, and a complete new roof with new frame. The refurbished Warn winch adds genuine utility. Inside, new upholstery, floor mats, and dash material refresh the cabin, while a refurbished roll cage, new seat belts, and a refurbished center console round out the interior work. Suspension was comprehensively renewed -- new leaf springs, shackles, bushings, and shocks supporting a 6-inch lift -- and the FJ rides on 16-inch custom beadlock wheels wrapped in new 35-inch off-road tires. Recent maintenance includes fresh fluids, a carburetor service, HEI distributor, and plugs. The speedo cable needs replacement -- a minor item, fully disclosed. At 131,000 actual miles, this FJ40 suits an enthusiast ready to use it immediately without the overhead of a full restoration project.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1977
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser FJ40
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 131,000
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Engine: 4.2 6 cylinder
Exterior Color: sky blue
Interior Color: black
State of Registration: Washington
Vehicle Location: Kalama
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

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

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: Yes
all new suspension, 6 inch lift, new shocks, new leaf springs, new shackles and bushings,
Locking Differentials:
Wheel Size and Offset: 16"
Wheel Brand and Model: custom bead locks
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: Brand new 35 in. off road tires
Type of Brakes: front disc brakes, rear drum brakes

Exterior & Interior: 

Complete new paint inside and out,
Interior: all new upholstery, new floor mats, new dash, refurbished roll cage, new seat belts, refurbished center console, heaters, exterior: all new original sky- blue paint, new bumpers front and rear, refurbished Warn winch, all new lights, all new emblems, all new latches, complete new roof including new frame, new high lift jack,
Interior Material: Vinyl 
Interior Modifications: Yes
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: No

Other Notable Features or Functions:
This is an amazing land cruiser, everything is either new or refurbished, This is not a nut and bolt restoration. This is an original survivor brought back to life to give the new owner many years of off- road enjoyment!

Recent Maintenance:
All new fluids, new tune up including carb, HEI distributer, plugs etc.

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
Needs new speedo cable

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.