1991 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER LJ77 LX

One family owned since new with 194k kms. 5 speed manual with 4 cylinder turbo diesel motor and electronically activated 4WD. Two tone brown factory paint in great condition. Always garaged.

SOLD

VEHICLE History

Originally sold at Blandy Toyota dealership in 1991 on Tenerife. It has stayed in the same family ownership for three generations. The factory two tone brown paint remains in great condition, and the vehicle has always been garaged. The interior is original in brown cloth with seating for eight passengers with the fold down third row. For the life of the vehicle it has been maintained at Toyota and complete service records from new are available. Recent service includes all new hoses and seals in the engine bay and a completely rebuilt turbo compressor. Currently, registered on Tenerife with a clean Spanish title in the owner’s name.

exterior

Factory two tone brown metallic paint in great condition. There are scratches near the rear wheel wells and one small area of rust in the driver’s door jamb, otherwise, the consition is flawless. The clear coat remains undmaged, and the vehicle has spent its life insde a garage. The service records show the left front wheel arch and front bumper have had bodywork and repainted.

The rear windows have factory tints. All the light lenses are in tact. The tires are Cooper brand Discovery A/T3 245 70R16 with more than 50% tread remaining.

motor and transmission

The Land Cruiser LJ77 LX is powered by a 2LT 2.4L turbo diesel motor producing 90 horse power and 139 lb-ft of torque at 2200 rpm. The 2LT is mated to a R150 5 speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case. The 4 wheel drive is electronically activated with a dash button, as well as, the front wheel hub lockers.

All the hoses and seals were replaced in 2017. The oil and filter have been recently changed. The battery is in okay condition. Factory hood matting is in good condition. Overall, very clean and well maintained.

Current ITV vehicle emission and road safety inspection. Starts on first turn.

interior

The brown cloth interior is in its original form and in excellent condition. Seating for eight passenger with the rear jump seats. The dashboard is in good condition, altimeter works. The pedals and gear shifters show little use, and the driver’s seat bolster is worn.

All electronics work properly. Windows and locks are electronic with good working motors. There is a locking glove box and dual overhead dome lights. The rear seats are a 50/50 split and fold forward leaving nearly 2 meters in length for cargo.

The headliner is in good condition. The carpet is like new. Overall, in excellent condition.

test drive

Two adults on back roads with poor pavement, around town and on the highway. This is an excellent driver with a rebuilt turbo compressor, newer clutch and recent maintainence. Easy to handle around town and park in tight spaces.

Compared to a similar Land Rover Defender 110 the acceleration is similar, the torque is less pronouced but the cruising speeds are the same if not better in the Toyota. The drive of the Toyota far exceeds the Defender in comfort, visibility and manueverability. The interior finish and acoustics are far better in a Land Cruiser. The LJ77 is a civilized, fully capable SUV that will never go out of style.

Positives

Toyota maintained for life of vehicle.

Factory paint in great condition.

Original tools included.

Electronically activated 4WD.

194k kms from new.

negatives

Driver’s seat bolster is worn.

Rear driver’s side bumper needs adjustment.

Several paint scratches near rear wheel wells.

One area of surface rust inside front driver’s door jamb.

Conclusions

The perfect family 4×4 that is comfortable to drive and efficient, 9L/100kms or 25mpg. Seating for eight people with a fold down third row allows for optional added cargo space or room for the dogs and the kids. This LJ77 LX is not equipped with a sunroof nor air conditioning but has power locks and windows.

Overall, this is one of the special LCs that come available every year. It drives like a real Toyota should, being maintained by Toyota for the life of the vehicle. Above all, this is a gorgeous presentation with a rare color combination.

Left Hand Drive

This Toyota Land Cruiser LJ77 like all Canary Island Rover vehicles features the steering wheel on the left side like in North America and Mainland Europe.