A 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser pick-up that was 100% restored was auctioned off.

He Toyota Land Cruiser It is considered one of the most important vehicles in the history of the Japanese firm. The 1983 example that will go up for auction has been restored and looks like it just left the dealership: a true relic on wheels.

In the FJ45 variant, ie pick-upNo Land Cruiser It was introduced in 1964 and had one of the strongest chassis in the brand’s history. Its cargo box provided more versatility and at the same time allowed it to achieve a unique look.

The restoration that was carried out in this pick-up With more than 40 years it was perfect. What is interesting and outstanding about this project is that those responsible tried to maintain the originality as much as possible, but also gave certain touches of uniqueness that make this Toyota In the subject of fan desire.

The body has an attractive olive green color, while the internal components of the transmission were 100% restored, as was the engine, a 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder. On the other hand, the improvements included the installation of a revised suspension kit and a new electrical installation.

inside pick-up It has leather seats in light tones, a detail that is repeated in the instrument panel area and other components. A touch of modernity is provided by the audio system with MP3 player, which of course was an addition that was not standard in those years.

This Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up It will be offered by auction house RM Sotheby’s since 1983 and experts suggest that the realized value could be around $70,000. To date, the restored vehicle has traveled only 600 miles, making it even more special.