1980 Toyota FJ45LV ‘Troopy’
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Highlights
- Just 3,101 km completed since an extensive restoration
- Engine rebuilt by the previous keeper
- New suspension bushes and shock absorbers
- Off-road ready with a heavy-duty winch and high-lift jack
The Appeal
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more rugged and reliable vehicle than a Toyota Land Cruiser.
With its legendarily long-lasting 4.0-litre diesel engine, this long-wheelbase FJ45 could take you to the ends of the earth (and back). It has recently undergone an extensive restoration, so is ready to embark upon its next adventure.
The chassis and bodywork were both found to be in very good condition with minimal corrosion, so both were sandblasted, repaired and repainted to a great standard. The suspension was completely renewed and re-bushed along with the driveline and new front hubs/ wheel bearings were installed. Heavy-duty off-road apparatus was also fitted including a winch and high-lift jack. We’re informed that the previous owner rebuilt the engine and runs very well.
The Toyota presents very well throughout and having covered so few miles since its restoration, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the smartest examples around.
The History and Paperwork
- 1980 model
- Left-hand drive
- Currently is registered
- 3,101 km covered since the restoration was completed
- Odometer reset during restoration
The Condition
- Very straight bodywork
- Handsome grey paintwork
- We’re informed that minimal bodywork and chassis repair was required
- All steel components were sandblasted and refinished including the engine bay
- LED light bar
- Steel wheels in smart order, currently fitted with road-biased tyres
- Rust-proofed chassis and underside
- Tow bar and trailer electrics fitted
- All seats were reupholstered and a new dashboard was fitted
- Modern DIN stereo
The Mechanics
- 4.0-litre (3,980 cc) straight-six diesel
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with low-range and four-wheel drive
- Current owner replaced the head gasket and the front and rear main seal
- All new bushes to drive line and new wheel bearings and front wheel hubs
- New oil and coolant pumps, new alternator and starter motor.
- The vendor informs us that with all new bushes to suspension and new shock absorbers, it drives relatively smoothly for a vehicle of its make and age
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Toyota
- Model FJ Cruiser
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 3,101 Kilometres
- Engine size 3980
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Location International
- Country Croatia
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