Toyota
Land Cruiser
Fire Truck
Fire Truck
This FJ56 fire truck was the first Land Cruiser fire truck acquired by the museum, in December 2017. It came complete with fire suits, hoses, gloves, and other equipment, which makes it one of the most complete in the collection. The siren is engaged through an air horn mounted on the driver’s side front fender.
In 1967, Toyota created the J5, a series of vehicles with a different design than J4 Land Cruisers. The J5s were not meant to be workhorses. They were comfortable and stylish, while maintaining the indestructible reputation that had been earned by previous models.
While the Land Cruiser was already an icon throughout the world, it was the J5 that became a major phenomenon in the United States.The J5 was popular in America. Its off-road capabilities made it the vehicle of choice for many families who wanted to explore while camping or hiking.