1979 Toyota Other for sale $74,995
| 1979 Toyota Other $74,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $74,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Toyota Land Cruisers are still hot in the marketand#44; and this 1979 BJ41 is the one to own. Not only is it just one of very few BJ41 models known in the USand#44; but it was recently treated to a cost-no-object restoration that cost in excess of $100and#44;000. The rarestand#44; most capableand#44; and most beautifully restored Land Cruiser anywhere is right here and ready to go. Thanks to the comprehensive restorationand#44; this truck looks pretty much like it would have the moment it arrived home in your garage in 1979. The bright yellow paint is a familiar sight on these boxy trucksand#44; and the white top and trim pieces add to its functionaland#44; safari-ready look. You can examine it up close and find a few minor flawsand#44; but if it were perfectand#44; welland#44; you probably wont want to use it as intendedand#44; and that would really be a shame. But at any showand#44; this one stands head and shoulders above the othersand#44; both in its execution and in its attention to detail. As one of the very last of the BJ-series Land Cruisersand#44; it has every update available and as I mentionedand#44; only one other one is known to have been imported to the USand#44; so youll always have the respect and admiration of other off-road fans. It hasnt been modified or upgradedand#44; and wears its simple bumpersand#44; oversized marker lights on the front fendersand#44; and big spare tire mounted out backand#44; all ready to go have an adventure once again. The interior takes a few libertiesand#44; the most notable being the black seats with yellow piping. Yesand#44; this one is right-hand driveand#44; which is how the last of the Land Cruisers were delivered (meaning: anywhere except the US). Theres also an aftermarket tachometer tucked neatly into the dash just to the right of the steering wheeland#44; but that piece and the seat covers appear to be the only modifications. The thin-rimmed steering wheeland#44; the simple gaugesand#44; and the no-nonsense floor coverings all speak to the Land Cruisers off-roading DNA. The 4-speed manual transmission will feel familiarand#44; even if youre shifting it with your left hand and youll probably discover that it takes no time at all to get comfortable with sitting on the wrong side of the car. The rear area features the traditional fold-down seats and plenty of cargo spaceand#44; all of which is beautifully restored. Restored using NOS parts imported from Australia and Japanand#44; the 3.2 liter inline-six diesel engine is the one you always wanted in your Land Cruiser. With huge torque at low RPMand#44; its ideal for off-roading. Its fully rebuilt and runs beautifullyand#44; with just 7100 miles since the restoration was finished. The engine bay was obviously well detailed when the restoration was finishedand#44; but it does show a few signs of use todayand#44; which is certainly no crime. It starts easily using the glow plugs (theres a switch on the dash) and while the 93 horsepower may seem modestand#44; its the big torque that makes this one fun to drive on or off road. Youll note it runs on a 24-volt electrical systemand#44; which was typical of diesel powerplants in distant landsand#44; and theres a giant radiator up front designed to keep it cool under all conditions. The 4-speed manual transmission shifts easily and it appears that the transmission and axles are correctly coded and original to the vehicle as well. Theres a fresh exhaust systemand#44; new shocksand#44; and a tidy undercarriage that probably hasnt seen any off-road action since the restoration was complete. The only other modification is those big 33x10.5-15 BFGoodrich Radialsand#44; but they look so goodand#44; youll never think twice about it. Rareand#44; beautifully finishedand#44; and ready to enjoyand#44; this is a blue-chip Land Cruiser that will satisfy the most demanding off-road enthusiast. Call today! |