1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43
VIN FJ43107270
What’s special about this listing
This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 is an outstanding example of the legendary 40-Series—widely celebrated for its rugged durability, off-road prowess, and timeless style. Finished in an eye-catching green with a beige soft top and brown interior, this vehicle was imported from Colombia following a comprehensive frame-off restoration in 2024. It now combines classic vintage aesthetics with modern mechanical upgrades to deliver the ultimate collector’s dream or adventure-ready rig.
🔧 Restoration & Mechanical Highlights
The Land Cruiser underwent a full frame-off restoration in Colombia before importation, which included:
Complete engine rebuild
Frame, body, panels, and underbody fully stripped and repainted
Suspension system overhaul
Brand-new aluminum radiator & exhaust system
New LED exterior lighting, soft top, tires, and emblems
Interior fully refurbished
✅ Notable Features & Upgrades
Mechanical & Steering:
4.2L 2F straight-6 engine
4-speed manual transmission
2-speed transfer case
Electronic ignition system
Aluminum radiator
Hydraulic power steering
Catalytic converter
Exterior:
Classic green paint with black trim
15-inch wheels
Removable beige soft top with roll-up side windows
LED headlights
Locking front hubs
Interior:
Brown leather upholstery
Black carpet throughout
Front 3-point seatbelts
Side-facing rear bench seats
Pioneer touchscreen head unit
Bluetooth microphone for hands-free calling
🔍 Known Flaws
Metric odometer reads ~1,200 km (~700 miles); true mileage is unknown
✅ Full pre-purchase inspection (PPI) completed for transparency — no surprises.
As with any classic vehicle of this age, there are a few mechanical items that could use attention, most of which are common wear or age-related (e.g., a loose steering rag joint, some oil seepage, minor brake and driveline components). Nothing out of the ordinary for a 40+ year-old build, and I’m happy to share the inspection list with serious buyers.
Minor cosmetic scratches on the exterior
📦 Included with Sale
2 keys
Engine bay compartment lamp
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.
- Year
- 1982
- Make
- Toyota
- Model Family
- Land Cruiser
- Model Generation
- 40 Series (Post-facelift)
- Model Variant
- FJ43
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- FJ43107270
- Mileage
- 621 mi TMU
- Originality
- Modified
- Engine
- 4.2L I6 (2F)
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive Type
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- SUV
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Green
- Color Group (Int)
- Other
Vehicle History
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