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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser Rare Bj61 Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:103683 Color: Red Metallic /
 Brown Tan
Location:

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:5 Speed Manual
Body Type:SUV
Engine:Diesel Toyota 3B
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
VIN: 00000000000000000 Year: 1985
Interior Color: Brown Tan
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: 4 door, 4x4 Diesel, Right Hand Drive, JDM GX
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4wd
Mileage: 103,683
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Sub Model: BJ61 GX
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Red Metallic
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

The VIN number on this Land Cruiser is BJ61004178.  Hello fellow Land Cruiser fans!  I hate to say it but I have to let my 1985 BJ61 Toyota Land Cruiser go because I just don't have room for it.  My garage is packed and because this Cruiser deserves to be garaged I've had to cram her in there without extra space.  I've owned this for about a year (yes, this was posted about a year ago) and have been using it as a daily driver (garaged every day).  It's been amazing to drive this Right-Hand-Drive Diesel without a single problem for the last year.  I've put about 2,000 miles on it since last August.  What a head turner!!!! Almost every day people point at me driving on the "wrong" side.  I have the clean California title in my name and it's registered as a Diesel (no smog, ever).  Super low miles of only 103,683.  The interior looks brand new, there really isn't anything to note on blemishes (dash has factory cover and is crack-free).  I also own a 2002 Tacoma with fewer miles, and yet the Land Cruiser shifts and drives way smoother and nicer than the Tacoma.  The cruiser fires up about as fast as you can turn the key on and off (see video).  I've used the 4x4 gently on some forest roads, and it worked flawlessly.  It has new Pro-comp Rock Crawler wheels with 32-inch Yokohama Geolander tires.  A new ARB safari rack comes with it, I currently have it off because the Cruiser won't fit in my garage with it on (I will re-install after action).  The undercarriage has be treated with Raptor coating.


My daily driving which is a 12 mile commute 50% highway 50% city, I've been averaging 22MPG (driving 70 MPH on the highway). On a trip last fall where i\I drained the tank on all highway driving I got 29MPG (cruising at 70 MPH)!!!!! 

This Cruiser has been a blast to drive (nicknamed her Yoshimi).  How smooth it drives and gas mileage have put smiles on my face.  This is the 3B diesel, no turbo -- it is by no means "fast".  But it gets up to speed just fine and cruises down the freeway.  I love starting it because it fires so fast, and hearing that sweet growl of the diesel.

I'm a mechanical engineer, and have re-built cars/trucks with my dad since I was able to walk.  When I first saw this Cruiser, I immediately popped the hood, inspected the entire engine compartment, then crawled under the rig and inspected everything.  There were no oil leaks, seeps, weeps or any indication of wear and tear on anything.  I was amazed and instantly sold on just this status. Oh, and I think the PTO (power take off) winch is the coolest thing every (my Jeep buddies are super jealous of this fully-functioning winch).

Overall, the body and chassis is super clean and in really good shape. That being said, there are a couple small blemishes in the body (see pictures). 1, right back corner fender well has small amount of paint flake off right at the spot weld. 2, one corner of the sunroof has a small paint chip. 3, There are some paint bubbles above the driver's side door.

here are a couple videos i took today:

Thank you for looking, any questions please feel free to ask, Good Luck!

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