There are 224 new and used classic Toyota Land Cruisers listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $9,895. Find your dream car today. The Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) is a series of Land Cruisers made by Toyota from 1960 until 2001.
The 40 series Land Cruisers featured a traditional body on frame construction, and most were built as 2. The Jeep CJ (or Civilian Jeep) is a public version of the famous Willys Military Jeep from World War II. The first CJ (the CJ-2) was introduced in 1945 by Willys, and the same basic vehicle stayed in production through 1986.
The CJ was available in a variety of different models, including the CJ-2A, CJ-3A. That automaker was Toyota, and the car it used to build its reputation was the Land Cruiser. But what many won't know is that the Land Cruiser was a Willys Jeep copycat that spawned an iconic legacy.
This is the story of the first Toyota 4x4 SUV that later became known as the Land Cruiser: the BJ. Guess what the J stands for. The Toyota Land Cruiser is an instantly recognizable classic vehicle, but fans may be confused to learn it was originally called a Jeep.
Here's why. Explore Toyota's Jeep-like vehicles, from the iconic Land Cruiser to the rugged 4Runner. Discover their off-road capabilities, features, and how they compare to Jeep.
The updated, and now iconic, 40 series Land Cruiser was launched in 1960, and it entered the US market as an affordable entry in the growing recreational 4x4 market. By the mid '60s the Land Cruiser was Toyota's best-selling vehicle in the US, although still very much a niche model in a time when Toyota passenger cars were few and far between. Jeep introduced this model to compete in the growing compact SUV market.
Designed with rectangular headlights, squared classic Jeep lines, available in 2 and 4 door models, and featured curved windshield glass. Find the perfect blend of style, performance, and off.
