1985 Toyota Landcruiser 2H Turbo Wagon

Description

An iconic name in the history of off-road vehicles, Toyota's Landcruiser evolved from a vehicle designed to fulfil an order by the US military during the Korean War in 1951.  The first civilian version, the 20-Series, gave way to the classic 40 in 1960, with numerous improvements designed to give the Landcruiser broader appeal and more versatility.  Sold with unbreakable 4-cylinder diesel or 6-cylinder petrol engines, the Cruiser proved hugely popular in the United States and many other export markets, including Australia where the model was first seen being used in the Snowy Mountains Scheme.  Variants included the short-wheelbase J40, mid-size J43 and long-wheelbase J45 and by the 1970s the Cruiser was considered a serious contender to the likes of Land Rover in the off-road stakes.  By 1980 Toyota had introduced the 60-Series which, while retaining the rugged off-road characteristics of previous Landcruisers, was designed to better compete in the emerging SUV market.  It was a 4-door wagon which could seat five to eight people, and featured creature comforts like air-conditioning, a rear heater and an upgraded interior.  The FJ60's ‘2F’ petrol engine was left unchanged from the 40-Series while the 6-cylinder 4.0-litre 2H and the 4-cylinder 3.4-litre 3B diesel engines were added to the lineage. Values of 60- Series Landcruisers have begun climbing fast in recent years.