This Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser LX is a rugged classic 4x4, fitted with a replacement small block Chevrolet V8 engine. Power comes from a 5.8-litre Chevrolet V8 from Fastco Automotive in the USA, delivering around 380bhp to all four wheels through the original five-speed manual gearbox. The engine was installed in 2013 using a Marks adaptor kit and heavy-duty clutch. The odometer shows 304,999 km, though this is not warranted, as the seller reports that it is not functioning. Build year: 1983 This FJ40 Land Cruiser LX is finished in white, with black bumpers and mirrors, and a chrome headlight surround. It rides on a set of grey 15-inch Toyota split rims, wrapped in Dunlop SP 229 tyres. A spare wheel is mounted to the rear end. The six-seat cabin is trimmed in brown vinyl, with two-tone brown and cream striped cloth seat inserts, and a grey dashboard panel. The LX specification options include three windscreen wipers, Nippon Denso air conditioning, six ‘zebra stripe’ seats, a dash pad, power steering, a five-speed manual transmission and front disc brakes. The car also features push-out front quarter light windows, a Panasonic CD stereo, a dash-mounted compass, a SAAS Automotive water temperature gauge, a Veethree tachometer, LED headlights, high and low range gearing, a rear step, a tow bar, remote central locking with security alarm and immobiliser, and a CB radio communication system. The engine has been blue printed, dyno tuned and bored to 355 cubic inches and features custom grind camshaft, forged rods, CNC-machined steel crank, high compression pistons, an MSD 6-AL ignition control box, a Quick Fuel Technology ‘Slayer’ carburettor, CNC-machined RPC Engine works heads, an aluminium timing cover, a custom low-profile oil pan, a Melling HV-55 oil pump, SS valves, and WarHammer aluminium rockers. The vehicle will be supplied with its owner’s manuals, an engine specification document, extensive photographs of a previous bodywork refurbishment, and a collection of receipts. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: in 2018, the body underwent a professional bare-metal restoration and respray with Glasurit paint in the correct Toyota shade of white (033); there is a small chip in the driver’s side B-pillar, and corrosion in the driver’s and passenger side front floors, driver’s side rear wheel well and inner roof sills; recently re-trimmed door cards have been installed; there is a little dirt and discolouration in the seat cloth; the roof lining is coming away in the rear corners; there is excessive backlash in the rear differential, as well as oil weeping from the swivel hubs and gearbox; the air conditioning system, stereo and CB radio are not operational This Land Cruiser’s most recent oil and filter change was completed in November 2024. Prior to this, the engine oil and filter were changed in December 2023. The engine oil, oil filter, gearbox oil, transfer case fluid, and spark plugs were replaced in December 2022. During the seller’s custody, the distributor, rocker gaskets, battery, and tyres have been replaced. This Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser LX is a rugged classic 4x4 powered by a replacement Chevrolet V8 engine, which was built to a desirable specification by Fastco Automotive in the USA. Now producing around 380bhp, and benefiting from a cosmetic refresh in 2018, it should make a rewarding companion for rural adventures and urban exploration alike.