1987 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

Location: Santa Barbara, California

Why It's Curated: This 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 is for sale in Santa Barbara, CA. This rust-free example stands out with its 30+ year single-location history in Austin, Texas, demonstrating careful ownership and climate-protected storage. The addition of modern Sniper fuel injection transforms the reliable 4.2L inline-six's performance while maintaining the truck's authentic character. With a front locking differential, manual transmission, and BF Goodrich tires, it retains serious off-road capability. The two-owner provenance and functional heat/AC make this FJ60 an exceptional blend of vintage Toyota durability and thoughtful modernization.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1987
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser FJ60
Drive: 4 x 4
Miles: 177,712
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Engine: 6cyl 4.2
Exterior Color: Grey
Interior Color: Grey
State of Registration: MN
Vehicle Location: Santa Barbara
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Added Sniper Fuel Injection

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:

Locking Differentials: Front Locking Differential
Wheel Size and Offset: 30/9.5/R15LT
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: BF Goodrich

Exterior & Interior:  

Interior Material: Cloth
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: Yes

Other Notable Features or Functions:
2 owner vehicle. Spent over 30 years in Austin Texas

Recent Maintenance:
Yes

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
Rust free

Model History: The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, produced from 1980-1987, represented Toyota's evolution from utilitarian workhorse to family-friendly SUV without sacrificing legendary reliability. Introduced as the successor to the FJ55, the FJ60 featured a longer wheelbase, improved interior space, and the robust 2F 4.2-liter inline-six engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. This generation pioneered Toyota's approach to combining serious off-road capability with daily drivability, establishing the template for modern SUVs while maintaining the brand's reputation for bulletproof construction. The 1987 model year marked the final iteration of this iconic generation, representing the culmination of seven years of refinement. Against contemporaries like the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco, the FJ60 distinguished itself through superior build quality, exceptional durability, and unmatched global service support. Its solid front axle, part-time four-wheel-drive system, and robust chassis made it the preferred choice for serious off-road enthusiasts and international expeditions, while its increasing rarity and cult following have elevated it to blue-chip collector status among vintage 4x4 enthusiasts.