Lot details
Registration No: EPT549X
Chassis No: FJ40-354231
Mot Expiry: April 2017

- Current ownership since 1983 and 137,864 Km c.86,000 miles from new

- Subject to a recent bodywork restoration and mechanical overhaul

- Desirable late example and well-travelled previously residing in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

The origins of the long-running Land Cruiser series of 4x4s date back to 1941, when the Japanese authorities ordered Toyota to reverse engineer the Jeep. With the experience of several military trucks behind it, the company then launched the first Land Cruiser 10 years later. The name has subsequently become a byword for rugged dependability in parts of the world where even the ubiquitous Land Rover has been known to struggle. The now classic FJ40 model was in production from 1960 to 1984, and the lefthand drive version now offered is a two-door Hardtop powered by the later 2F 4.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine driving through a four-speed manual gearbox. It was acquired by the vendor in Saudi Arabia in 1983 and then domiciled in the UK from 1985 to 1989 before a year spell in Bahrain. On return to England in 1990 it was initially garaged in the South before moving to Morpeth in 1996, where it has remained in storage until now.

In recent times 'EPT 549X' has been the subject of considerable mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment, during which: the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and exhaust all received attention; the body was repainted in its original shade of Beige; and many new parts installed as required. The vendor now grades the paintwork as 'excellent'; the bodywork, 'original time-warp' interior, transmission and engine as 'very good'; and the electrical equipment as 'good'. This sought after and rare LX model with its original LX interior comes with factory power steering and rides on new White, eight-spoke steel wheels shod with equally fresh Falken Landair tyres. The specification includes a sunroof and the rare option of Fairey overdrive and free-wheel hubs. This impressively-presented Toyota is now offered complete with comprehensive file detailing its 35 year history by way of maintenance invoices, global shipping documents and photographs of the vehicle in various exotic locations. The mileage currently stands at 137,864 kilometres and a large collection of spares are also available by separate negosation.