1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Restored

Location: Ohio

Why It's Curated: This 1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is for sale in Ohio. What earns this truck a place in our curated selection is straightforward: 4,500 actual miles following a complete restoration completed approximately four years ago. That figure -- 4,500 miles on a restored FJ40 -- tells you this is a vehicle that has been preserved, not used up. The restoration encompassed the 2F engine, bearings, brakes, interior, and paint, representing a thorough mechanical and cosmetic refresh rather than a cosmetic-only respray. The exterior presents in blue, the interior in grey. Rubber is handled by Maxxis 31x10.50R15 tires on factory R15 steel wheels, keeping the truck period-correct. Brakes are stock front rotor and rear drum configuration. No heat or air conditioning are functional -- worth noting for buyers expecting daily comfort. This FJ40 suits a collector or enthusiast who wants a mechanically refreshed, low-post-restoration-mileage example of one of the most iconic 4x4s ever built.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1980
Make: Toyota
Model: Fj40
Trim: Land Cruiser
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 4,500
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Engine: 2F
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Grey
State of Registration: Indiana
Vehicle Location: Ohio
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: Factory R15
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: 31, 10.50 R15. Maxxis
Type of Brakes: Front rotor, rear drums

Exterior & Interior:
Complete restoration 4 years ago: engine, bearings, brakes, interior, and paint.
Interior Material: Other
Interior Modifications: No
Working Heat: No
Working Air Conditioning: No

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.