1975 FJ40
Toyota
Vehicle History
This factory soft top (FST) vehicle is a one owner that was sold in Virginia and then taken to Colorado for use as a hunting vehicle. It was used once a year for that purpose for most of its life. It was spotted in a barn by Jeremiah Proffitt when he was putting a roof on the house next door. During purchase negotiations the seller said he did not want to sell him “a pig in a poke” thus giving it the name Piggy.
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: 1975
Model: FJ40LV-KCJA
VIN: FJ40-195454
Color: WHITE
Transmission: 4F
Odometer: 48,670 mi
Production Date: MAR-75
Market: USA
Condition: ORIGINAL
Gallery
https://landcruiserhm.com/museum-collection/vehicle-collection/165-1975-fj40#sigProId25e656eec7