1979 Toyota Land Cruiser

BJ40 Diesel

4 Cyclinder Diesel

Manual - 4 Speed

BJ40025548

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Diesel

For sale is this rare 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 Diesel. It has a clean Oregon title where it is located. The BJ40 Diesel Cruisers were never sold originally in the United States and are difficult to find. This one is a gem; it’s almost impossible to find diesel cruisers in this condition and so well preserved. This not a full-restoration or re-build, but rather a largely original condition vehicle, with a few maintenance items done and shown below. Original body, metal, motor, transmission, steering, brakes, head-liner etc. The paint and seat/door coverings (after-market) were new in 2009, but you can see in photos/video top quality. We purchased it from the original owner, who kept it in a garage, and only used it for pleasure cruising and trips around town. Which such light use, it has 78,000 original kilometers (48,500 Miles). This BJ40 has absolutely no rust or other signs of deterioration of the body, which is common in these vehicles in any climate. No rust at all on the under-carriage, or anywhere on the body. What you see in the photos and video, is what you see in-person with this vehicle. The B Diesel motor is known to be a workhorse and nearly indestructible, with fuel-economy of average 30 miles per gallon. The BJ40 is a manual 4-speed with original steering. The vehicle shifts smoothly and travels straight with great power. The 4-cylinder motor is made for low end torque climbing and average cruising of 45-50 mph. It was carefully maintained, up until the day of sale by the original owner. Our trusted mechanic, with years of experience with these vehicles, did a complete inspection. Electric system is in order, all lights, signals etc. are in perfect working order. The odometer and gauge cluster are original and functioning. We added a pioneer stereo with CD player and new speakers. Based on mechanic advice, we did the following maintenance, to get it back to original glory:Cleaned motor and injection system and replaced injection headsReviewed and changed Glow PlugsChanged oil and all filtersNew beltsRevision and change of rubber sealsChanged primary pump on the clutch and adjustedNew radiatorCleaning and adjustment of brakes, replaced brake fluidNew batteryPainted top, rack and ladder Paint was re-done in 2009, inside and out, and is clean and professionally done. The vehicle top, rack and ladder were re-painted in original white. This is a vehicle that doesn’t come along very often. On June 18th, it was entered into the Seaside, Oregon Car Show and won the "Founders Award". If you have been waiting to find that near perfect Diesel Land Cruiser, this is the one! To view videos of the BJ40 Cruiser in action, please view the following Youtube links: Off-Road Cruising: https://youtu.be/p_3QppSdU7UHighway Cruising: http://youtu.be/CTxrlcw8StQ Please feel free to message with any questions or if you need further photos/video. We ask for serious potential buyers and interest please. Thanks!