Toyota has a loyal following among off-road
enthusiasts.
This 1972 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is the latest
restomod project from the specialists at The FJ Company, whose work we've
featured here before. This one's rather unique, though.
It's the first time that the company
has undertaken a full frame-off restoration. But the copper paintjob is also
sure to make it stand out among the legions of these Japanese workhorses still
on (and off) the road. The wheels, soft top, and interior have been fitted in
black, with heated Corbeau seats and marine-grade audio system. It also
features LED headlights, power steering, tow hitch even a bottle opener in
the front bumper that's become the company's signature touch.
The
restomodders sourced a Toyota 3F-E mill and rebuilt it, fitting it to a
five-speed manual transmission. Old Man Emu provided the suspension components,
fitted to Cooper Discover all-terrain tires.
The project was commissioned by a customer wh used
to watch his dad work on a stable of cars, and was inspired by his own toy
Tonka trucks. Whatever the motivation, it looks good to us.
