1978 FJ45
Toyota
Vehicle History
FJ45 pickups were dropped from the Canadian market after the 1978 model year. This vehicle is a restoration based on an original truck that was used as a farm work truck. The original pickup box was removed from the truck, put in storage and replaced by a flatbed before the vehicle was put into service. Upon retirement the almost pristine box, requiring little more than fresh paint, was reunited with the truck.
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: 1978
Model: FJ45LP-KK
VIN: FJ45177101
Color: GREEN
Transmission: 4F
Odometer: 96,333 km
Production Date: FEB-78
Market: CDN
Condition: RESTORED
Gallery
https://landcruiserhm.com/museum-collection/vehicle-collection/58-1978-fj45#sigProId0538d316a1