40 Series Landcruiser 

Back in 1951 Toyota produced the first Landcruiser, the 25 Series, I guess we will never see one in the flesh so we will start with the 40 Series. Produced from 1961 to 1984. This is the classic Land Cruiser. It is a two door with removable hard and softop. Early models had a 3 speed gearbox that was replaced in 1974 with a 4 speed box and in 1983 with a 5 speed. It was produced with several engine types. Early FJ40s were fitted with the 3.8 litre 6 cylinder petrol 'F' engine. In 1974 FJ40's were fitted with the 4.2 litre petrol '2F' engine. Diesel engines in BJ40's were the 3.0 litre 4 cylinder B engine and 3.4 litre 3B fitted between 1978 and 1985 as far as I know.

The 40 series is the short wheel base, available in hard and soft top. The 43 series is a medium wheelbase also available in hard and soft top. The 45 series was available in Troop Carrier and Pick Up versions, all with numerous detail variations over the years.