Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 | 1980

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 | 1980

Highlights:

– 4.2-litre 6-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Third owner from new; originally supplied new in Austria

– Original F2 engine and original interior retained

– Solid bodywork and chassis, with no welding required

The seller offers for sale this 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55, powered by a 4.2-litre 6-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Now with its third owner, the car was originally supplied new in Austria, where it was used in connection with timber-related work. The original F2 engine remains fitted and the interior is entirely original, while the bodywork and chassis are described by the seller as solid, with no welding required.

Mechanically and technically, the seller reports that everything functions as it should; the gearbox, transfer case and differential all work correctly, though they would benefit from servicing. The odometer currently reads 70,400 km, though the seller notes that, given the vehicle’s history, the true mileage may in fact be closer to 170,000 km. The car carries a valid roadworthiness inspection until July 2028 and is described as well suited to daily use.

Introduced as part of Toyota’s 55-Series, the FJ55 was the first Land Cruiser built specifically as a passenger station wagon rather than a utilitarian off-roader, combining genuine four-wheel-drive capability with a more comfortable, family-friendly body style. Renowned for its rugged simplicity and near-indestructible reputation, the 55-Series helped establish the Land Cruiser as one of the most trusted overlanding and expedition vehicles in the world, a reputation this generation still enjoys among collectors today.

With its boxy, upright styling, straight-six power and genuinely capable four-wheel-drive underpinnings, the FJ55 remains a hugely characterful and usable classic, equally suited to daily duties or further adventures. This example’s largely original specification and long ownership history make it an appealing prospect for a buyer looking for an honest, unmolested Land Cruiser to use and enjoy.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

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This car is currently located in: Groningen province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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