1978 Toyota FJ401 / 45

Description

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40: 4.2L Inline-Six 4x4

Reimel Motor Cars is proud to offer this classic off-roader a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. finished in red with a removable hardtop and a traditional white roof. It is fully equipped to tackle the trails or cruise the street, boasting an ARB front bumper with an integrated Smittybilt winch, LED headlamps, yellow driving lights, diamond-plated lower body trim, and a swing-out spare tire carrier.

Under the hood sits Toyota’s renowned 4.2-liter 2F inline-six engine, mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Recent mechanical updates ensure it is dialed in and ready for the road, including a cleaned downdraft carburetor, a repaired accelerator pump, and a replacement crankshaft seal. The ride and capability are significantly enhanced by Old Man Emu shocks, replacement leaf springs, rebuilt Birfield joints, new front wheel bearings, and 15″ black American Racing alloy wheels wrapped in aggressive 32×11.5″ BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires. Warn manually locking front hubs provide reliable four-wheel-drive engagement.

Inside, you will find a purposeful, utilitarian cabin featuring black vinyl bucket seats, a factory roll bar, a heater, three-point seat belts, and classic instrumentation set into a red steel dashboard.

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Highlights

  • 4.2-Liter 2F Inline-Six Engine
  • 4-Speed Manual Transmission & Dual-Range Transfer Case
  • Refurbished Red Finish with Classic White Removable Hardtop
  • ARB Front Bumper with Integrated Smittybilt Winch
  • Old Man Emu Shocks & Replacement Leaf Springs
  • 15″ Black American Racing Wheels with 32″ BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain Tires
  • Warn Manually Locking Front Hubs & Rebuilt Birfield Joints
  • LED Headlamps & Yellow Driving Lights
  • Black Vinyl Bucket Seats & Factory Roll Bar
  • Swing-Out Rear Spare Tire Carrier

Vehicle Specs

Basic

Year
1978
Make
Toyota
Model
FJ40
Mileage
98,515 Miles
VIN
FJ40263694
Stock
40263694

Engine

Transmission
4 Speed Manual

Body

Body Color
Red
Body Style
SUV

Interior

Interior Color
Black