1981 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ 42

Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42 – H-approval, restored, very attractive history, 3B naturally aspirated diesel

For sale is an exceptionally honest and very charming 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42 – a genuine classic-school bush taxi: robust, straightforward, largely free of electronics and with a history that is rarely found today.

The Land Cruiser was first registered on 02.06.1981 in Feltre/Italy. Its first owner was a passionate mushroom picker from the Veneto region, who used the vehicle as a hobby vehicle for almost 30 years – particularly for trips into the forests away from paved roads. The original mushroom-picking permit of the first owner is still included in the documents today and gives the vehicle a special, authentic history.

After around 90,000 km, the Land Cruiser was sold on in Italy and later came to Germany. My previous owner, an experienced classic-car enthusiast, imported the vehicle, comprehensively restored it, adapted it for the German market and registered it with H-approval. I took over the vehicle in March 2022 and continued to maintain and improve it as a hobby hunter with a nearby hunting area.

Vehicle details

Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42

First registered: 06/1981

Engine: Toyota 3B, 3,430 cc naturally aspirated diesel

Power: 90 hp at 3,500 rpm

Torque: 216 Nm at 2,200 rpm

Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission with low range

Drive: Four-wheel drive with freewheel hubs

Electrical system: 24 volts

Mileage: approx. 115,000 km

Top speed: approx. 120 km/h

Fuel consumption: approx. 10 l/100 km

Kerb weight: 1,840 kg

Permissible gross weight: 2,340 kg

Braked towing capacity: 2,300 kg

Dimensions: approx. 3,915 x 1,665 x 1,950 mm

Equipment and special features

Electric power steering

24-volt winch with approx. 5.4 t pulling capacity

Four-wheel drive with low range

Freewheel hubs

Tow hitch

New tyres

Newly reupholstered seats with inflatable lumbar support on the driver's seat

H-approval

Very attractive, verifiable history

Italian origin with a long period of first ownership

Classic 3B naturally aspirated diesel without modern electronics

Restoration and condition

The Land Cruiser was comprehensively restored in Germany after its time in Italy. The vehicle was in an honest, age-appropriate condition and, to my knowledge, was never used as a heavy-duty work vehicle, but predominantly as a second and hobby vehicle.

The known weak points of the BJ42 were taken into particular consideration during the restoration. Rust is naturally a central issue with these vehicles; the known rust spots were thoroughly repaired as part of the work.

Among other things, the following were renewed or refurbished:

New leaf springs

New shock absorbers

New wheels

New brake pads

New brake lines

New tow hitch

Seat reupholstery

Electric winch

Electric power steering

Work in 2026

New exhaust system

New tyres

Wheel bearings replaced as a set

Underbody protection touched up

Ongoing maintenance with oil change

Overview

This BJ42 is not just any old off-road vehicle, but a classic Toyota Land Cruiser with substance, character and a very attractive history. It is ideal for enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, hunting-area users or anyone looking for an honest, mechanically robust classic vehicle with genuine utility value.

The vehicle drives the way a classic Land Cruiser should: direct, original, unhurried and yet remarkably assured. The electric power steering makes it considerably more pleasant in everyday use and in the hunting area without diluting its character.

I am not selling the Land Cruiser out of dissatisfaction, but because my vehicle plans have changed. I valued and maintained the vehicle and used it only with respect.

Asking price

€34,900 negotiable

Viewing possible by appointment. Test drives only for serious buyers and by prior arrangement.

Private sale. The vehicle is sold excluding any liability for material defects. No warranty, guarantee or returns will be accepted.

This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.