At 40 years previous, “Betty” the Land Cruiser took an extended journey. She was transported from her long-term South American residence in Colombia and imported to the United States. Now she’s searching for a eternally residence right here in the states, and perhaps that house is yours?
The Pick of the Day is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Georgetown, Texas. (Click the hyperlink to view the itemizing)
“Betty is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 that got her start in Medellin, Colombia, on a coffee plantation,” the itemizing states. “She was imported to Texas in July of 2021.”
The Land Cruiser nameplate has been round for over 70 years, first launching as a four-wheel drive car in 1951 and having been produced in numerous physique kinds in the a long time that adopted. The Land Cruiser was initially developed for army functions and later grew to become out there in the mainstream civilian market. It stays one of the most touted fashions for rugged all-terrain skills. This instance comes from the “40 Series” which debuted in 1960 and had a lifespan till 1984.
Betty the yellow FJ43 has acquired an overhaul as described by the vendor: “This is a complete frame-off restoration with a completely rebuilt, original Toyota 4.2-liter 2F inline-six and a rebuilt four-speed manual transmission. All mechanical parts are original Toyota parts.” A dual-range switch case supplies versatile functionality, and grippy traction is supplied by a set of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A wheels over black-finished metal wheels.
The passenger compartment has been equally refurbished, courtesy of vinyl bucket seating up entrance, inboard-facing fold-down leap seats in the rear, and matching door panels. Aftermarket air con was added, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo with a subwoofer supplies the means for correct street journey tunes.
From what we will inform, Betty is able to tackle her subsequent journey now that she’s had a makeover. She would most likely be equally as snug an area show-and-shine as she would traversing the rugged Broken Arrow Trail in Sedona, Arizona. “She’s a dream to drive,” the vendor states.
The vendor is asking $66,500 or greatest provide for this Land Cruiser, and photograph documentation of the rebuild is out there upon request. Let’s discover Betty a brand new residence!
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