1977 FJ40
Toyota
Vehicle History
This custom FJ40 rock crawler is on loan to the museum. It was built by Proffitt’s Cruisers specifically for off-road use.
***RETIRED*** This vehicle has been retired from the museum collection. While no longer available to view in-person at the museum, this record is for archival purposes.
History
After achieving an international reputation with the J2/J3, Toyota embarked on a redesign process that resulted in an iconic look that would define Land Cruiser for the next two decades. Initially, the J4 offered a slightly different wheelbase than the previous production model.
By the end of the production run, the J4 models boasted four different wheelbase lengths. There was a “short” length, similar to the original model and typically sporting a soft top. The “medium” model was used for a short-lived station wagon model that was replaced by a different model after a few years. The “long” wheelbase model also had a short life as it was supplanted by the wildly popular “super long” wheelbase. The “super long” started out as a troop transport, but became popular in rural areas throughout Africa, Australia, the Americas and Asia, where they were used for camping, public transportation, and more. Most people who fell in love with the Land Cruiser fell in love with a J4.
Specs
Year: 1977
Model: FJ40
VIN: FJ40-257112
Color: RED
Transmission: TH400
Odometer: 75 mi
Production Date: SEP-77
Market: USA
Condition: CUSTOM
Gallery
https://landcruiserhm.com/museum-collection/vehicle-collection/196-1977-fj40#sigProIdfeea2dfe7d