In the eyes of many people, the old car that is more than 20 years old has no value, but in the eyes of off-road fans, even the old off-road vehicles that are more than 60 years old also have unlimited love for it. Today's protagonist is a 1962 FJ40, handmade by Los Angeles's ICON 4×4, which, in addition to its 21st-century performance and aesthetics, also inherits Toyota's off-road vehicle DNA.
In North America and Japan, the Land Cruiser is a popular model, especially the classic 40 series and FJ70 series, but it is very rare in China. Before the four-wheel drive sister told a FJ40 Land Cruiser repair case from 1971, you can compare and see, which one is enough to taste ~ ~
One of the best refits in the industry, icon 4×4, is an expert in restoring Land Cruiser and the world's leading Land Cruiser service center. The restored FJ40 is a complete restoration of the vehicle frame and uses icon 4×4 top-of-the-line materials. This includes metalworking and surface descaling of structural and overlay parts to ensure that the vehicle is as perfect or even better as it was originally shipped out of the factory.
All the mechanics have also been upgraded, and under the hood is a new Ford 2.8L turbo diesel inline four-cylinder engine that operates through custom exhaust and completes power transmission via a five-speed manual transmission connection.
It is also equipped with a number of additional devices, including an insulated double triple-ply soft top, sports pedals, WARN winch, a new custom front and rear indicators, reversing lights, fog lights, and a roll cage with integrated roof rack. This makes it a restorative product that meets the needs of the times and the needs of use, rather than a real restoration.
The ICON 4×4 also replaced it with a 17-inch gray "American Racing" wheel with BFGoodrich all-terrain tires.
The body is coated with Rocky Mountain grey powder, while the cabin is decorated in black leather with grey textured Chilean Wich textile seats and matching carpets. At the same time, it has a modern feel, such as digital meters, Alpine stereo with SiriusXM satellite receiver, detachable Garmin Zumo satellite navigation system and air conditioning.
Once repaired, the FJ40 from 1962 traveled just 15,000 miles in the hands of the previous owner, and was later auctioned off for $125,500 after only five days on display at The Collection Cars. Of course, for various reasons, the off-road dream about the Land Cruiser FJ40 series can only stay in the heart, but it is also a flame that cannot be extinguished.