SOLD
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40
For Sale
Summary
For sale is a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40. Nearing the end of a long restoration, the BJ40 dropped about half the compression in one cylinder. While the vehicle starts and runs, that cylinder needs to be examined and repaired. Otherwise, as described below, the BJ40 is in near perfect condition – excellent exterior, spotless interior, everything functional, and with lots of upgrades. The odometer reads 67K kilometers (~42K miles), which the original owner claims is the true mileage (and is the mileage on the title) but the total mileage is unknown to me. I wish I could finish this cool project but I am moving and can't take it with me. I have a clean Florida title in my name.
The History
This BJ40 is originally from Costa Rica. It was purchased new in 1978 by a plantation owner who used it as his personal transportation on the large farm. He grows and exports vegetables to the USA. His son, who lives in Miami, handles the importation and distribution of the vegetables in the US. When the son’s children reached driving age, the son had the BJ40 restored in Costa Rica and imported to the States in 2020 as gift for his children. His children weren’t impressed (“a truck?”, “with three pedals?”, “it’s not a BMW”). Hence, I bought it from the son in 2021 as a pandemic hobby.
Some specs
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1978 Toyota BJ40, VIN BJ40013752
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Model code: BJ40-LV-KC
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B = 3000cc Diesel
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J40 = frame
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L = left hand drive
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V = van (hardtop)
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C = swing out (ambulance) rear doors
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Color: Beige (code 464)
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3.0 L inline-four eight-valve OHV diesel engine
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AVM free-wheel locking front hubs
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Four-speed manual transmission and a dual range transfer case
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Rear ambulance-style doors
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Swing-away space-tire carrier
During the pandemic I had plenty of “stay-at-home” time and as a hobby I continued improving and upgrading the BJ40.
Neighborhood Drive
Additions and upgrades
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Four-wheel disc brakes
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Power steering
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BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A (5) tires with less than 500 miles
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Resident-brand air-conditioning (blows 38°F air)
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PolarLander-brand radio (with USB & Bluetooth) and OEM antenna
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In-dash USB charger (1 USB-A port, 2 USB-C ports)
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Switch-controlled LED floor lighting
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All door weather seals replaced in 2022
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Oil-pan gasket replaced in 2022
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Exhaust system (manifold to tail) new in 2022
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Battery new in 2023
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All windows tinted
Cold Start-up
Condition
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All lights, all gauges, wipers/washer, all windows, all vents function properly
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No rust anywhere on body; Floorboards and bed floor are pristine
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No rust anywhere on the frame; Drive-train and undercarriage are free of any rust
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Interior finished in black-vinyl upholstery (no stains, no rips)
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Grey headliner (clean and tight); Matching sun visors are new.
Photo Gallery
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Setback
The BJ40 just (April 2023) dropped about half the compression in one cylinder (possibly a stuck valve – not sure). While the vehicle still starts and runs, that cylinder needs to be examined and repaired. I am moving in June, won’t have time to make that repair, and can't take the vehicle with me. Therefore, I must sell the BJ40 with this flaw.
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Feature Name
About 45 mph
Price and Contact
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Asking price is $18,500
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Buyer pays for shipping from zip 34683 (Montway Auto Transport is good but so are others)
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Best way to contact seller with questions or offers is by email:
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Thank you!