Toyota Land Cruiser BJ 42

Vehicle Description

– Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42
– from the year 1983, the penultimate year of production
– short wheelbase car
– 3.4 litre Diesel engine with 66 kW (90 hp) and manual transmission
– exterior paint in white and grey leatherette interior
– unwarranted mileage of only 31,700 km
– German registration documents, valid technical approval until 02/2021 and historic plates
– a classic, real off-road vehicle – not a soft-rinsed SUV

The Americans have their Jeep, the British their Land Rover – and then there’s another rugged vehicle, from the land of the rising sun and hardly any less iconic: the Toyota Land Cruiser. Originally designed as a military vehicle based on the US Jeep, it was soon adapted to civilian use. The original “BJ” from 1951 was renamed Land Cruiser in 1954, leaving no doubt against which car it was pitted. A second generation followed in 1955, but it was the third generation, the J40, which became a world-wide success.
Especially the 4×4 variant had great off-road capabilities, they proved to be tough and reliable and helped establish Toyota’s reputation, especially in markets such as Australia, South America or Africa where these qualities in a car were vital. Land Cruiser engines were either 4 or 6 cylinder plants with a capacity between 3.0 and 4.2 litres, both Diesel and petrol engines were offered. Interestingly, Toyota used Mercedes-Benz engines for their Brazil-based production for over 25 years.
The J40 remained in production until 1984, when it was replaced by the J70. In Brazil, however, where the popular car was sold as “Toyota Bandeirante”, it continued to be built right until 2001.

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