1989 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER LJ77 LX

Factory 2LT turbo diesel motor with R151 5 speed manual transmission. In PERFECT condition with factory paint and only 144,603 kms. One owner, garaged kept.

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VEHICLE History

Originally sold at Blandy Toyota dealership in 1993 on Tenerife. It has remained on the tiny island of La Palma since new. This Land Cruiser has its original factory paint in “3H4” Medium Pearl Red with original decals. The interior is completely original, as well as, the 2LT 2.4L turbo diesel motor and R150 5 speed manual transmission with electronically activated locking front hubs and 4 wheel drive. Seats for eight passengers. Top speed of 140 kph with a cruising speed of 110 kph. Complete service history available.

exterior

Rust free body in Medium Pearl Red paint with factory decals in excellent condition. No accidents and free of body or paint work. There are a couple of very minor scratches on the decals. The vehicle has always been kept inside a garage.

The plastic bumper ends are in good condition. All of the lenses for the lights are in good condition. The door seals are like new. The Firestone 205 R 16 with more than 50% tread remaining. The overall condition is very clean and like new.

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 electornically activated with a dash button, as well as, the front wheel hub lockers.

Factory air conditioning blows cold. All the hoses are in good condition. The oil and filter have been recently changed. The battery is in okay condition. Factory hood matting is in good condition. Timing belt last serviced in 2004 with 91,000 kms. Overall, very clean and well maintained.

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

interior

The Dark Grey 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 with very minor wear. The pedals and gear shifters show little use, and the driver’s seat is in good condition.

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 air conditioning blows cold. The headliner is in good condition. The carpet is like new. Overall, in excellent condition.

test drive

Twisting mountain roads with three adults. The ride as a passenger is comfortable and well proportioned. The interior is quiet and spacious. The vehicle rides high and stable.

As the driver, the pilot chair feels supportive and commanding over the road. The driver sight lines are unmolested. The limits of the vehicle are clearly present for tight manuevering like parralel parking.

The brakes perform properly. The steering was correct and the vehicle handled well on uneven pavement. The engine accelerates rapidly up hill in second gear and travels comfortably in third and forth.

The clutch was firm, possibly from waning use. The parking brake needs adjustment, yet functions properly.

Overall, an excellent driver that is well crafted and equally modern. There are few classic Land Cruiser that exist like this LJ77 LX in their original state. It is a time machine back to 1993.

Positives

144,603 kms.

Original in motor, transmission and interior.

Clean inside and out.

The drive is comfortable and correct.

Matching numbers.

MUSEUM GRADE.

negatives

Minor damage to the center dash radio console.

Needs minor mechanical tune up.

conclusions

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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.