This Toyota BJ46 Land Cruiser LX is a smart example of the rugged and versatile classic Japanese 4x4, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from previous restorative maintenance. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.4-litre ‘3B’ diesel inline-four, producing around 88bhp and driving all four wheels via a desirable five-speed manual transmission. This Land Cruiser was originally a Japan-delivered example, which was imported and first registered in Australia in August 2007. The vehicle has been with the seller for 15 years, and the odometer shows 246,467 Kms from new. This Land Cruiser LX is finished in the charming hue of Heritage Blue with a white roof, over a brown ‘Zebra’ cloth and half vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring a contrasting black and body-coloured dashboard, highlighted by silver trim accents. It rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels finished in white, shod in Dunlop SP RV-Major tyres. Equipment includes yellow front spotlights, a hinged rear spare wheel carrier, a split tailgate, a three-spoke steering wheel, a high and low range gearbox, air conditioning, a radio, manually operated windows, a forward-facing rear bench seat, power steering, and rear heater and ventilation controls. The car will be supplied with its original Japanese owner’s manual and sales brochure, the Queensland reciprocal registration letter, the Victorian compliance certificate and registration paperwork, a large binder of all relevant paperwork, and the original inspection light, toolkit, and jack. The seller notes that while the vehicle has never been in an accident, it has had rust cut out and replaced with new metal during its restoration in 2018. The previously resprayed Heritage Blue paintwork is described by the seller as being in fair condition given the vehicles age, though the seller notes blisters on the front guards, windscreen surround, bonnet and driver’s door, small rust spots under the paint on the front guards, bonnet and the right-hand rear of the upper hard-top panel, as well as rust starting to appear on the upper lip of the roof gutter on the left side, a rust bubble on the rear left corner of the hard top upper panel behind the spare wheel, and a crack on the right hand rear door adjacent to the lower hinge. Inside, the reupholstered cabin is presented in good shape overall. The seller notes a small area of wear on the outside edge of the driver’s seat base. There is also a small blemish on the driver’s seat base, some tears on the brown rubber floor mat, wear on the rear load-bay carpet, tiny rust spots on the glove compartment, and a few other minor scuffs around the trim. The seller is not aware of any electrical faults, though they do note that the third gear synchro is wearing and will occasionally not align when shifting directly from fifth to third gear. The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted on 9 March 2020, and was recorded as a clean pass. This Land Cruiser’s most recent maintenance was carried out in June 2022 at approximately 244,000 Kms by the seller, which consisted of an engine oil change, plus new gearbox, transfer case and differential fluids. A full frame-off restoration was carried out in 2018, which also included the overhauling of the original engine. Other notable maintenance includes the fitment of replacement head gasket and the radiator re-cored in September 2021, as well as the seller carrying out an engine oil change and fluid check every six months. This Toyota BJ46 Land Cruiser LX is a presentable and well-maintained example of the iconic classic Japanese 4x4, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from previous restorative maintenance. With an appealing colour scheme, and a desirable factory specification, it would make a characterful yet impressively versatile companion for retro daily driving and all-terrain adventures, or could be brought up to a very high standard with some minor cosmetic maintenance. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.