Description
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | 1978
Highlights
– 4.2-litre inline-six engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission with 4-wheel drive
– Red body with contrasting white hardtop roof, original body panels
– Air conditioning fitted
– Oman-registered classic, currently located in Muscat governorate
– Original interior with black bench seating and matching period dashboard
The seller offers for sale this 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, powered by a 4.2-litre inline-six petrol engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and part-time 4-wheel drive.
This FJ40 presents in red with a white hardtop roof and carries Omani registration. The bodywork shows a consistent finish across the panels, with the original Land Cruiser badging intact on both front wings. The interior retains its black vinyl bench seating, period dashboard with original switchgear, and factory steering wheel. Air conditioning has been fitted. The rear load area is accessible via the swing-out tailgate and features fold-down side-facing seats.
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 was produced from 1960 through 1984 and is widely regarded as one of the most capable and durable 4×4 vehicles ever built. The FJ40 is a body-on-frame, short-wheelbase utility with a front-mounted inline-six engine driving all four wheels through a part-time transfer case. The 1978 model year falls within the later production run, featuring revised bodywork and improved weather sealing over earlier examples. The FJ series established Toyota’s reputation for off-road reliability in some of the world’s most demanding environments, and the FJ40 in particular has developed a strong following among collectors and enthusiasts globally.
The 4.2-litre F-series inline-six is a long-stroke, naturally aspirated petrol engine known for its low-end torque and robust construction. In period specification it produced around 125 horsepower, sufficient for light off-road use and relaxed highway cruising. The engine compartment on this example shows the original layout with the F-series block clearly identifiable.
<strong>Condition of the bodywork & paint</strong>
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
<strong>Condition of the interior</strong>
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
<strong>Technical condition</strong>
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
<strong>Overall condition</strong>
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
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This car is currently located in: Muscat governorate, Oman.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Oman 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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