1978 Toyota Land Cruiser – 350ci V8 – 3 SPD Automatic

Vehicle Location: Bradenton, FL
Auction Type: Reserve
Mileage:
Engine: 350ci V8
Transmission: 3 SPD Automatic
Exterior: yellow
Interior: black
VIN: FJ40260299
Party: Dealer

This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser RestoMod is the perfect mix of vintage and new. It is a classic 4×4 that Has An iconic and timeless look, plus, it’s also a restomod that has some terrific upgrades including the small block Chevrolet engine in the engine bay.

This Toyota Land Cruiser is very clean, very solid, and in amazing condition. And a good representation of what it looked like when it was brand new as well as what it has been made into today.

The 350 cubic-inch small block Chevrolet V8 engine under the hood is a great improvement over the stock powerplant. Ours has fuel injection, an Edelbrock aluminum intake valve covers and open element air cleaner assembly, an MSD electronic ignition, performance spark plug wire set, an aluminum radiator and fan shroud, chrome coil, cast iron exhaust headers, chrome fan shroud and all sitting in a painted, clean, and detailed engine compartment.

These Toyotas have a near indestructible reputation, and the Chevy small block unit shares that kind of status.
The two-speed 4×4 transfer case, lifted suspension, and the 27570R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATV black sidewall tires on aftermarket black wheels are great looking and handle all types of pavement an off-road conditions with the three-speed automatic transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, and power steering.

The front bumper not only has a bull bar but also a winch, roller fairlead, and hooks on it to pull people out of the mud or ditches, a black convertible top, electric lighted side steps for when you open the doors and need a step up, black rear bumper, tow hitch, and a fold-away spare tire receiver and tire to boot. This Toyota Land Cruiser is very clean, very solid, and in amazing condition. And a good representation of what it looked like when it was brand new as well as what it has been made into today.

The interior is built to deliver both function and comfort with black high-back bucket sport seats and belts attached to a custom roll cage. The rear has the classic setup with side-jump seats to carry friends, or they fold up to give you excellent cargo space.

Some upgrades are multi-purpose like the armrest center console is also a nice lockbox¸ black sport steering wheel, full dash and gauges, JVC KW-M650BT aftermarket entertainment center with screen, toggle switches, and three-speed automatic shifter and 4WD levers.