Vehicle description
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 - Restored in Italy | 3.0L Diesel | 4-Speed Manual | Olive Green Over White Top Professionally restored BJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser, imported from Italy and restored to showroom standards-incredibly clean and correct inside, outside, and underneath. (Look under this truck-show-level detailing throughout!) Powered by Toyota's legendary 3.0L inline 4-cylinder diesel engine, fully rebuilt for maximum torque, reliability, and long-haul durability. Mated to the original heavy-duty 4-speed manual transmission, professionally rebuilt and paired to the iconic 4WD system with high and low-range selections-ready for any terrain. Finished in correct factory "653" Olive Green paint, accented by the iconic white roof, and professionally show waxed and detailed for a mirror finish. Outfitted with heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, black grille, and black exterior accents-purposeful and rugged. Features color-matched diamond plate side steps for ease of entry and a tough, vintage look. Interior updated with new Nardo Grey bucket seats and matching folding rear jump seats-capable of hauling gear or friends in utilitarian style. Complete interior refresh includes new door panels, dashboard, seats, and trim-restored with factory inspiration and modern finish quality. Dashboard includes a full set of original-style factory gauges: speedometer, fuel, oil pressure, and amperage-clean, functional, and restored. Retains the original 3-spoke black steering wheel, beautifully restored for authenticity. Equipped with dual heavy-duty batteries for increased reliability and off-road confidence. Features a digital AM/FM stereo system, seamlessly integrated into the vintage cabin. Includes color-matched full-size spare wheel and swing-arm carrier, completing the vintage overland look. Removable roof adds top-off, open-air fun-perfect for warm-weather adventuring or beach cruising. Optional power brakes provide modern stopping capability without compromising the classic feel. Rides on new 16" black steel wheels wrapped in Michelin off-road radial tires-designed for trail use or weekend getaways. Includes optional trailer hitch, making it ideal for towing vintage motorcycles, overland gear, or small trailers. Great-sounding exhaust system with the unmistakable note of a classic diesel-purposeful and authentic. This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 is a vintage diesel icon-expertly restored in Italy, finished in period-correct Olive Green with a removable white top. Whether you're headed off the grid or showing it at Cars & Coffee, this BJ40 delivers the legendary reliability, timeless design, and go-anywhere attitude that defines the Land Cruiser legacy.