1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 4x4
A sorted, driver-grade FJ40 with power steering and front discs, priced about 26% under recent modified sales.
1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: This 1972 FJ40 is listed by Survivor Classic Car Services in Palmetto, Florida at $21,995. The seller says it has the original-type 3.9L 1F inline-six with a Weber carburetor, HEI distributor, headers, a 3-row aluminum radiator and new exhaust, plus JT Outfitters power steering and power front disc brakes, locking hubs and a relocated S10 fuel tank with an in-tank pump.
Recent modified FJ40 drivers have been selling between about $22,750 and $36,500, so the asking price sits well under the middle of that range. The seller also mentions a pile of spare parts (hardtop, liftgate, soft-top frame, doors and wheels) that the buyer must pick up. Viewing is by appointment and the seller recommends a third-party inspection.
The value check
The seller is asking $21,995. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $22,750–$36,500, so the middle of the market is about $29,625. That put this car 26% under.
Valued as a modified driver-grade FJ40. Recent modified and custom driver FJ40 sales on BaT, Mecum and Cars & Bids ran roughly $22.8k to $36.5k (Sept-Oct 2026).
What to check
- Title status and rust are not mentioned in the listing: confirm a clean title and check the floors, rocker area, rear quarters and body mounts.
- Mileage shown is 40,332 but is likely not actual on a 54-year-old truck.
- Weber carb conversion and HEI are common swaps; check for clean idle and hot-start behavior.
- Confirm the 3-speed gearbox and transfer case shift cleanly and check for leaks at the swivel hubs.
- The spare parts bundle is pick-up only at the seller's location.
Making it drive like new
It already has power steering and front discs, so the next steps would be a 5-speed conversion (H55F-style), modern seats with proper mounts, a fuel-injection kit in place of the Weber, and LED lighting. Rust repair panels for 40-series tubs are widely available.
2 builders make a complete chassis for the 1960–84 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1960–84 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 3 | $3,400 | $8,100 | $8,200 |
| Driver | 42 | $11,750 | $28,625 | $52,500 |
| Collector | 5 | $36,500 | $54,000 | $87,000 |
| Pro-build | 10 | $38,500 | $77,250 | $122,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Project | $8,200 | Oct 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Driver | $16,250 | Oct 6, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 1977 FJ40 Palatine IL | Driver | $36,500 | Oct 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Driver | $22,750 | Oct 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1972 Land Cruiser FJ40 | Driver | $16,050 | Oct 1, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Pro-build | $54,000 | Sep 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Driver | $22,000 | Sep 28, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1978 FJ40 Great Neck NY | Collector | $87,000 | Sep 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
