Boy I never thought I'd see the day an 80s Toyota truck would become a real collectable. It was nice of Jay to have a normal guy without a million dollar car on.
Brad Last Name I gave my Dad a hard time when he bought his 1984: “Oh Dad, they rust out.” “Not this one, I had it Rusty Jonesed.”33 years later I’m still driving it.
paid $1600 for my fj60 , then daily drove it for 14 years. 4 feet of snow on the road? No problem. Your buddies 1 ton stuck in a river? No problem. 60% grade? No problem. Trying to pass a gas station? Problem.
Thats because you had FJ, if you had HJ, you would not care about the fuel either AND get more torque :-). Americans are weird with their hate for diesel in small trucks.
@@Owencarmody HJ61 has 245 turbodiesel. 350 turbodiesel in such car would break the world yes. I still had to put larger wheels because it was way too powerful as a daily.
Everyone giving this guy a hard time for not being the end-all expert to Land Cruisers. He does it as a hobby and because he loves it. Don't go tearing people down who are passionate about what they're doing just because they slip up on some answers. I've never been on a RUclips channel talking cars with Jay Leno, and guessing nobody else commenting here has either. Imagine it'd be real easy to say the wrong thing when being asked questions by Jay with all the cameras rolling, whether you know correct answer or not. So until you are in his shoes, just give the guy a break.
While I agree with you for the most part. Brian is clearly trying to leverage himself as the "man about town" to go see and purchase from. "I just sold one last month". These cars are now recently receiving some due comeupence, particularly amongst folks who would otherwise be called aging hipsters. They are hot, trendy if you want. As things go, these people have matured (made some money) and B would love nothing better than to capitalize on this and I'm sure he would gladly start selling you fine mustached gents these with a modern V8 Lexus powerplant complete with USB ports and Bluetooth. At probably are reasonable profit, say starting at about a $100. Am I wrong Brian? In all sincerity, I wish you luck. There are an awful (I did say awful) amount of them out there after all.
If you find a truck for 100 bucks, I'm in! Secondly, I would love to be able to make a living off my hobby. Unfortunately, I haven't figured it out yet, nor am I really trying. Like anyone who would be put in my situation, I was super pumped to be able to show off my collection on Jay's show. I have sold 3 since then, but there was no profit to be made there. Just a dude who loves 60-series. Thanks for your comment bud!
Brian Corsetti Sorry Brian, I meant a 100k and you were not put in that position exactly, no gun to your head. You're looking to expand into a business adventure, one that sees you profiting off the newly found interest in the Landcruiser. By dickheads with mustaches and lumberjack shirts, no fault of your own. It's just that you seem to deny the obvious. Everyone on the scene seems to be well aware of the types of folks suddenly looking to aquire these. Say, how long was your mustache and beard before you shaved? Did you give all of your flannel shirts away or did you keep a favorite?
I wouldn't say it's a newly found interest - people have been in love with Land Cruisers for years. Also, for you to say the whole Land Cruiser community is full of hipsters wearing flannel shirts is a very generalized statement to make. In fact, Cate Blanchett drove a Land Cruiser in the new Ocean's 8 movie, which is a very mainstream (not hipster) movie. Tom Hanks owns a Fj62 and 50 Cent's old rig was a Land Cruiser. I have men and woman reach out to me that range from lawyers to stay-at-home moms, the brutal reality is that these rigs last for generations and are being considered as the next daily driver classic. I'm not trying to capitalize on anything -- I grew up in a Land Cruiser and this is what I love to do. I'm sorry you feel that way about the Land Cruiser community, but we are not all dickheads with mustaches and lumberjack shirts.
I bought a FJ40 with PTO winch brand new in 1972 in Long Beach, Ca for 4,200 dollars , drove it all over the desert and up to Alaska and back to Seattle & the only problem I had was head gaskets, probably from high speeds on the highway but overall the greatest car I ever owned, my friends called it the wrecker because I was forever dragging there Jeeps out of the boondocks after they broke down :)
Back then engines were all cast iron, they were a lot more tolerant to abuse like overheating without warping the head. Also on that truck with its big inline six its stone simple stupid to pull the head, easy job for your backyard mechanic with a simple socket set. Lots of access with that big straight six.
Electronic Superhero ....true, but for the most part all land cruisers are reliable and head gaskets back than weren't that big of a deal anyways to replace.
This guy has the same passion for this that I do for Willys Jeeps of the 40s and 50s. I once tried to start up a business doing restorations on “my passion”, but it really isn’t something that I could do and make an actual living with...To do this stuff and do it the way I WANTED it done, I would need Leno cash. I wanted to have the dream garage, all the tools, paint booth, everything needed for proper engine and tranny work....and I wanted to make them EXACTLY as they appeared when they came from the factory. Down to the beautiful paints of the time...but with upgraded corrosion protection. I did one really good resto and sold it. Just not enough time, and a man has to eat...
Really goes to show that everyone has their own taste in automobiles. I think it's cool that just about every make and model has their own enthusiasts around.
Seriously old Toyota’s are so addictive...I feel like this video captures that so well. When I lived in California I was addicted to 1980-1994 Toyota pickups with the 20R and 22RE. I was learning a lot at the time but so many good times and never got let down! I realized now how lucky I was being in my early 20s scooping them up with no rust for nearly nothing. It’s crazy I just now started learning about the various land cruisers generations. Legendary vehicle.
I am a Range Rover enthusiast and I am not exactly a Toyota guy but these Land Cruisers are great classics. They look like they've aged beautifully even the guy's passion is amazing for these tough proper off-roaders.
I used to drive an FJ60 1987 with 5 speeds. Well, middle east version of the LC. They got 5 speeds since 1984 most probably in the middle east as well.
I totally understand his passion for Land Cruisers. I feel the same way about 3rd 4Runners. Growing up, my mom had 3 different 3rd gen 4Runners, which rly helped grow my love for them. I even took my driving test in one!
Yea, I always liked the boxy surf Safari look. Old land cruisers, old land rovers (look great but a pain to own), and even first generation Mitsubishi monteros. Cool old trucks.
One of my favorite Jay Leno's Garage segments of all time. As they said in Soylent Green; It's people. It's about that guy's obsessiveness and curiosity and intelligence. Jay really connected with him on so many levels and that interaction is great to watch. It's about those moments when it's not about the cars.
@ Scott Pratt I agree. I miss the old-school SUV. The only thing that would make a great SUV would be a Toyota designed turbo diesel engine. I'd buy one if I could get it with a diesel engine.
@@Mike-sp4iz Exactly! SUVs like this should've been made available here in the USA with a turbo diesel engine in the first place. Emissions regulations, be damned. I want a vehicle that gets better than 20 mpgs and if you have a trailer to tow, enough low end pulling power for the job. :)
I am the owner of a rust free top of the line Australian HJ61 Sahara VX, fitted with the 4.0 6 cylinder turbo diesel 12HT engine, and the same auto transmission as the two auto's that you showed. On top of all those 'bells and whistles' that your beautiful cruiser has, my VX has a fridge in the centre console, electric mirrors, sunroof, rear air conditioning, velour trim and roof lining and also third row seats to fit up to 8 passengers on board. Brian Corsetti was mostly right in his description of the 60 series. 60 owners in Australia are an awesome group of people (like i'm sure that they are in USA). Yes we are picky with who we choose to sell our beloved 60's to, yes they are becoming a collectors item and shooting up in value, yes they are notorious for rust, etc, etc. If I am correct, Australia did not get any option of a 4 cylinder diesel engine in the 60 (3.4 litre 3B or turbocharged 13BT), and those 60's were called the BJ60's, not HJ60's. The HJ60 came out with the slow naturally aspirated 2H 4.0 6 cylinder diesel or from 1986 onwards came out with the much sought after direct injection turbocharged 12HT 4.0 inline 6 engine. I'm mad about 60 series, and I intend to hang on to mine forever. I like to use my 60 for long distance, remote touring throughout Australia, so mine has been modified to suit it's use.
We have a 'family' HJ60. Been in our family since 1984, (3 years old at the time), and it has over 600,000kms (possibly 700,000, 600,000 on the clock but the odometer didn't work for at one point, years). Engine has been rebuilt as preventative maintenance, still worked great but as it was pulled off the road for a while for rust repairs (only on roof). That was done as well as a 5 speed gearbox swap to improve highway performance. It is really good on fuel, will go further than 1,000kms on one tank (90L). We swear this will out last us.
I’m buying an ‘87 FJ60 this weekend. It’s going to be my daily to go along with two E30s. I’ll be relying on three cars from the 80s to get me to work everyday. Wish me luck.
@Robby Dey I owned an 240k+ km E30 318is and I took good care of the maintenance and fluids, but when I drove it I really abused it. It never let me down, never had any ridiculous oil consumption etc. Just a lot of brake pads and tires. And they do tend to rust, but looking at the age it was nothing crazy. Great cars, would buy one again in a heartbeat.
Brian seems like the man and is a genuine LC owner.. not just trying to capitalize on the hipsters. His ethos and company ethos is on point. As a 62 owner in socal i need to get in touch with corsetti cruisers.
One of my biggest regrets was letting go of my '81 FJ60. Now I have an LX450 at 350K miles and while a good target for restoration, I will never let this one out of my sight.
My parents bought a brand new 1973 TLC, red & white. It ultimately rusted away to nothing but would go any where, anytime. I remember taking them out for a ride with 28 inches of fresh snow and going through neighborhoods with people cheering us on to make it up hills and such. Man what fun we had that day!
What I love about these videos is I didn't watch it for 3 days. "Meh, it's an old slow grey truck" But what I found fascinating was Brian's passion for his vehicle.
Nice young fella, one my favorite episodes thus far. I cant believe I'm pushing 50 but........I run into a lot of young guys tired of the generic looking / overly tech type vehicles produced now & rather prefer what , in my youth; were vehicles with purpose & distinction. Kudos.
I think Jay really likes talking to Brian. Brian seems really comfortable talking to Jay and not all star struck...we are all just people putting our pants on one leg at a time. Mr Leno seems like a really down to earth kind of guy which is amazing after years of hosting the Tonight Show and talking to Movie Stars.
@@CorsettiCruisers hey Brian, this 'Jay Leno's garage' episode was the most funny one i have ever seen, and i gotta confess, i watch most of them. The discussion about 'the problem' was a lot like watching comedy! One big lough after another :) it really brightened up my day in these most troubling of times, that's why i wanted to thank you very much. (and i sincerly hope that things have developed well since then, and you have gotten all the prizes - the marriage plus a bigger Landcruiser-pool, not a smaller one;} all the best from germany
Great video! As an owner of an FJ60 I love seeing people out there preserving these. It's funny that a low milage one is under 180k, about 150k more than any other "collectable" car.
That’s actually considered low miles on a land cruiser😂. Don’t forget also that the Toyota/Lexus gx 470 is also a land cruiser and is one of the best SUVs ever made! I hate when they call the gx model a soccer mom car because it’s far from it. But the ultimate off road vehicle is the 76 series!! Amazing vehicle.
"The road rage disappears.... when you turn that turret and aim it.... oh they become the friendliest people on the world... it's fantastic!" Best line on this show yet! Thanks for the morning laugh Jay
Almost 500,000 kilometers on my 1983/85/86/87 mashup bio-diesel powered HJ60. Not the prettiest thing, with 3 different colors of body panels, but it still gets people to come up, when I'm out and about, to ask me about it. Love that truck!
Up until the day of the wedding,.....then you have the talk,.then you have the talk! Lmao This guys a cool guy,....I like him...good chemistry these two haha....good show, the jokes on 12 land cruisers,.....
It's good to see Brian Corsetti is back on TV! Even tho he confused some minor details, there were a lot of great things I learned about the 60 series. Plus the chemistry he had with Jay was incredible!
Jay, you are a class act! Such a nice and warm way of dealing with people (and cars!)...... I find myself watching your videos and laughing out loud at your commentary..... a few subtle remarks, a few 'softball' questions.... just a great study of humanity. I had the opportunity to be in the audience at the filming of the "Tonight Show" years ago, and the same thing was true. Good humor, and a very disarming demeanor (A sidebar: I remember at the filming of the show that even the guy that was flipping the cue cards was laughing at the jokes as they were delivered..... a testimony to you and your show). Hats off to you, Jay!
Look up the Bollinger B1. True off-road SUV with specific design for Cargo. Very little gadgets and interior luxury features. One massive problem it's a BEV where the Battery Technology just does not have enough KWH Capacity. SUV won't work until 150kwh battery packs are viable. autoweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/gen-1200-675/public/bollinger-b1_2x4.jpg
They're still just as (if not, more) capable as they once were, it's just now they're extremely nice... I sell Toyota's, we only have 2 on the entire lot, and they're VERY hard to sell... Even with everything they have going in their favor, the reliability, the luxury, the space, the capability, customers still can't seem to see past that $86,000 price tag... The 4Runner more closely resembles the classic Land Cruiser than the new one's do, more bare bones, tough, and still very capable.
@@livin3179 Not when compared to a Range Rover, but it doesn't have the pedigree, styling, or upgraded materials for the interior of the R. Rover. On the other hand, you can drive a Toyota, because it's not in the shop as much as a Range Rover.
80's series still dominates and well sort after in Australia. They are the go-to for 4x4, camping outback etc. I feel if there is one car in the 80's or even 90's cars that are on the road today are Toyota Landcruisers. (at least in Australia).
There's a Swiss couple who have been driving their 82 FJ60 around the world since 1984. They also have clocked up close to 800k km. They went through 3 rejuvenations so far but still driving.
And GLASS...AND I JUST READ TOYOTA IS DEVELOPING YET ANOTHER STRAIGHT SIX WITH MAZDA.THEY HAD A FOUNDRY FOR STRAIGHT SIX ALL THE WAY UP TO 2006/07 FROM THE FIRST GENERATION Lexus Is?so what happened to the foundry tools and dyes? Did they just throw them away? And i bet thers wer much better than bmw or Mazda! And i know the writing has always been on the wall about going bac to a straight six look at Mercedes and I bet nissan will be nxt?these companies could have saved alot of development money and by now would have one helluva straight six
If Toyota just brought back an simple 80's style, bare-bones, compact 4x4, whether it be a classic FJ40, a 1st gen pickup or one of these, and they just sold them for an actual affordable price, I swear they would sell MILLIONS of them. Toyota enthusiasts are dying for a real compact 4x4. Im sick of these bloated expensive grocery getters. I would give my left nut for a mint-condition 1st gen pickup but they bloody dont exist anymore.
Toyota does they sell it here in South Africa, Australia and couple other countries There is single cab,double cab and wagon They called land cruiser 70series and come in a range of diesel and petrol engines
Breaking News!! The FJ cruiser is not compact, not basic, and not inexpensive. And besides, Toyota discontinued it. Ahmed Moosaji Yeah thats essentially what I am talking about, except they dont sell them in North America, or if they are for sale a lot of them are right hand drive imports. It would be nice to have an equivalent 4x4 vehicle but specifically for North America.
@@foskco87 it's the J70 they just made the front slightly different a bit more modern but still looks like it's from the 80s interior is exact just maybe power windows etc. And the radio in the top of the range models is similar to the gt86 The best engine is the single turbo version of the twin turbo diesel v8 That you get in the 200 and LX It's a monster in the 70series with a manual
Friend of mines dad was a WW2 vet...he called the Honda and the Toyota as this generations version of the A6M Zero. Light, reliable, cheap and quick to produce.
@@fartmerchant762 I used to have a 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL. I took it to a dealership to replace the power steering pump in about 2010, and they charged me some ungodly price, like $90, for special Mercedes power steering fluid. I told them it took automatic transmission fluid in the steering system, and that it shouldn't cost that much. The 20 year old yutz tried to tell me that the car took only special Mercedes fluids, and so I showed him the owner''s manual, and told him that the car predated him and the "special fluid" flummery that started in the 1990s.
My '88 FJ62 has just shy of 300K miles and still runs beautifully. I'm going through an interior restoration currently and have a few repairs to make, but it's still in perfect shape mechanically.
Drove a 1990 during Desert Storm all over the Middle East. It was a 4wd caddie. Cold air that was vented into the glove box that would keep drinks cold. Loved it. Learned later that Toyota limited exports to the us market in the hundreds which made them somewhat rare.
I bought a graphite grey 1990 J62 when I was in the Air Force in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had a sticker price of $24,000 with all the options, power package, A/C, and upgraded stereo. I kept it for 11 years and sold it for $11,000 with 110,000 miles on it. It is one of the great regrets of my life! Loved this vehicle, the torque is unbelievable, and just great off road. Now, they regularly sell for over $20,000.
It's amazing to me how many people are surprised that "old" Toyota trucks are reliable. Weren't they watching "Top Gear" over the past 18 years?? I still see Camrys from the early 90s here and there. Not to mention Honda CRXs and Civics circa 1987. Share the love guys ❤️
I've always dreamed to have that car, the rounded headligths. Just a big manly car. Not those plastic things. Sure it's not good on gasoline mileage but men it pulls. I have a 4Runner, 95 gasoline. Nothing can stop that car, it can deal with anything, sand, mud, rocky trails, snow. Now imagine an old Land Cruiser. Love them.
@@Land_Cruiser_40 Ya, the pillars rust out, the roof disintegrates, but it's all steel and so it's all replaceable. Maybe they have a reputation for rusting out just because no other car lasts as long so it's not as noticeable on other cars. One thing that was obvious when my fj60 was new: Before it was attached to the chassis, before it was painted, the Entire body was immersed in molten zinc. You cannot say Toyota wasn't doing everything it could to minimise rust.
That throttle button they were talking about is also used for driving over rough terrain , you can set the throttle and it eliminates using the accelerator pedal which can be hard to keep steady whilst bouncing about all over the place.
i learnt to drive on a 84 in venezuela, it was 2F - 5 speed manual in blue color, we loved that car... i was like 13... and it was amazing... after that we had newer cars up to today but nothing equals the passion of driving that old truck... i have like 8 years seeking one on good condition here in europe
Working for a Toyota dealership it's sad to see that these have become nothing more than overpriced status symbols for soccer moms. Still certainly capable but never going to be pushed to the limit. Edit: Man, most likes I've ever gotten by far. New ones are just super overpriced in my opinion. But I love seeing the FJ-40 or late 80's early 90's coming in for service. Those owners have a passion you can see. Once I had a right hand drive, diesel one come in. Was awesome!
come to Ecuador, these LC's are pushed to the limit as the national pastime has become 4x4 mountain climbing. with meets all around the country, hell you cant go anywhere these days without seeing fj-40s and beyond
Bought a super clean 1990 FJ62 back in 2017 with original paint no rust with 261,000 miles with a H55f 5speed conversion. Love it. It's a great combo with the 3F engine with 32inch tires. Lots of power for what it is. My dad was more excited than I, when I bought it. He bought a FJ60, back in 1984 and regretted selling it back in 2011. To me it's like old friend, since I grew up in one, going on countless road trips. It never ever broke down. Most reliable vehicle by dad ever owned, since his 74 Suburban. Now I own one, and I couldn't be happier. It's 2019 and I've done some mods to it. I replaced the 3F engine with a Chevrolet LS3 Erod swap retaining the new h55f 5speed. Full manual J pattern transfer case like the FJ60. Full floating Landcruiser differential with disc brakes. Conservative spring over axle with a front shackle reversal with 35 inch KO2 BFGs. I could go on but, it handles better. Rides better. The brakes are insane, so much better, and the power, it's crazy. It wasn't supposed to be that quick but it passes California Emissions. It attracts a crowd at local shows. It's so much fun to drive and now I'm ready for a new Landcruiser project. But this one's a keeper. 👍
Now lets get it right mate, the 60's in Australia also had the "HJ60". It was a four litre six cylinder known as the 2H. Apart from the early ones they had a five speed overdrive and would cruise at 120kph (70 + mph) and return 25 - 26 miles per (imperial gallon) and known to do a million kilometers with at least half of it off road.
100% correct mate! I ran 31" Michelin LT tires on mine and was able to do over 1000km of highway driving at 120kmp for a single tank giving me around 30mpg
That could depend on the year, the earlier 2h wich came out about 1982 is a bit different to the later 2h in about 86-87 at a guess. I believe the later one had a slightly shorter stroke making quieter and less thirsty. Our 60 with the later motor would do 700 km to a tank no matter how I drove it. That's on the standard old 7:50 16 tyres, the wider after market tyres used a lot more fuel and sucked up HP too.
I remember being passed by on of these in the early seventies in Qld , it was doing around 80 mph .. then it was stopped with it's bonnet up. One piston went through the side of the block.....
I've always loved these 60 series since a friend of mine had a mint condition tan one in highschool. Side note at 23:30 every 4runner has been built in Japan.
Also those lexus thingies you have over there with V6 & V8 power that are a glorified Toyota prado that have 3.0 litre turbo diesel & V6 petrol out here in Australia are also made in Japan.
I am from Venezuela, they came with a five speed manual and a four speed automatic there, I have owned three and they were all manuals. I was sad to sell each of them, but due to the situation of the country I had to leave with my family. There are a lot of these beauties running about and in good condition, I have seen them with well over two hundred k running strong. They are pretty much unstoppable, I have seen them doing amazing things off road and going places that are super difficult to get to. This to me has been the best episode of this show, lol.
Awesome. I love all of those vintage four wheel drive vehicles. When I was in high school in the early 1970's my dad had a Jeep Wagoneer. This was way before the term "SUV" came into the vernacular. It was a beautiful, if kinda clunky car/truck. He and my stepmom had a place in upstate New York and we lived in Manhattan, so they needed a four wheel drive vehicle and the storage that came with the Wagoneer. This episode is bringing back lotsa memories!
Jay: I enjoyed this video much more than I expected. I learned more about the Crusers than I thought I needed to know. Very unique, quality automobiles. The banter between you and Brian was laughable at times. Great job by both of you guys.
Correct.. it went from 4.2/4.0 I6 to 4.5 I6 (1FZ-FE) to 4.7 V8 to 5.7 V8.... in America. However, over seas the Prada was offered with a V6 but not until way later...
You are correct they switched from the I6 to 4.7 V8 in the 90s. Now they use the 5.7 V8 in the US and 4.6 V8 in some overseas markets. In his defense he does not specialize in 90s LCs.
I had several of these in vzla until 1994 when the 80 series came out. These are the best of them all and will last forever with some basic maintenance. The 80 series are 190 hp and better have sling but these are fun tractors. Cheers
A car guy would have 12 cars and 1 pair of shoes whereas a woman would have 12 pairs of shoes and 1 car. Neither would understand why the other needs 12. It's the way of things.
@Justin Baker thats true, I completely forgot. But are the new ones as reliable as the old ones? After renault came in I head that they only make substandard stuff now
No reason what place in the whole world - everywhere driving land cruisers . Look at any Film of 3.rd world or any other - you see everywhere land cruiser but not so often patrols
Going offroad doesn't bother a Landcruiser. My HJ75 daily driver was a farm truck for 25 years (350,000km on the clock) and it hasn't even started rusting yet.
Here in Australia they can be mum and dads high riding kids taxi wagon pay high price out of show room don’t do a great deal off roading if any.. cost nothing to maintain but sell when coming up to 200k to get a new model.. where by now your selling it to the off-road serious 4wd crowd that modify it a take it into the bush for a cheap second hand price but they are still a great car that should go another 10years with out to much hassle... pretty sure it’s this analogy he’s referring 👍
Brian knows his stuff and did amazing on this show as a LC ambassador but These were limited production with the FJ60 as well. Only averaging 5,000 produced a year.
Man, the nostalgia. I grew up in an 85 BJ60. My dad bought it in 1990 and took it throguh a decade of living in the jungle... Sold it in 2004 for more than he bought it for, lol
Boy I never thought I'd see the day an 80s Toyota truck would become a real collectable. It was nice of Jay to have a normal guy without a million dollar car on.
Brad Last Name I gave my Dad a hard time when he bought his 1984: “Oh Dad, they rust out.” “Not this one, I had it Rusty Jonesed.”33 years later I’m still driving it.
They are not trucks. That's an American thing.
Shinkajo I’ve had one for 33 years and I call it a truck, but I am an American.
@@blacksquirrel4008 well there you go
@@Shinkajo it is a truck, just because its not a "pickup" style truck doesnt mean it isnt a truck.
paid $1600 for my fj60 , then daily drove it for 14 years. 4 feet of snow on the road? No problem. Your buddies 1 ton stuck in a river? No problem. 60% grade? No problem. Trying to pass a gas station? Problem.
Thats because you had FJ, if you had HJ, you would not care about the fuel either AND get more torque :-). Americans are weird with their hate for diesel in small trucks.
@@FueRentgm 350 diesel is the answer to all diesel hate
@@Owencarmody HJ61 has 245 turbodiesel. 350 turbodiesel in such car would break the world yes. I still had to put larger wheels because it was way too powerful as a daily.
Everyone giving this guy a hard time for not being the end-all expert to Land Cruisers. He does it as a hobby and because he loves it. Don't go tearing people down who are passionate about what they're doing just because they slip up on some answers. I've never been on a RUclips channel talking cars with Jay Leno, and guessing nobody else commenting here has either. Imagine it'd be real easy to say the wrong thing when being asked questions by Jay with all the cameras rolling, whether you know correct answer or not. So until you are in his shoes, just give the guy a break.
THANK YOU PAUL!
While I agree with you for the most part. Brian is clearly trying to leverage himself as the "man about town" to go see and purchase from. "I just sold one last month". These cars are now recently receiving some due comeupence, particularly amongst folks who would otherwise be called aging hipsters. They are hot, trendy if you want. As things go, these people have matured (made some money) and B would love nothing better than to capitalize on this and I'm sure he would gladly start selling you fine mustached gents these with a modern V8 Lexus powerplant complete with USB ports and Bluetooth. At probably are reasonable profit, say starting at about a $100. Am I wrong Brian? In all sincerity, I wish you luck. There are an awful (I did say awful) amount of them out there after all.
If you find a truck for 100 bucks, I'm in! Secondly, I would love to be able to make a living off my hobby. Unfortunately, I haven't figured it out yet, nor am I really trying. Like anyone who would be put in my situation, I was super pumped to be able to show off my collection on Jay's show. I have sold 3 since then, but there was no profit to be made there. Just a dude who loves 60-series. Thanks for your comment bud!
Brian Corsetti Sorry Brian, I meant a 100k and you were not put in that position exactly, no gun to your head. You're looking to expand into a business adventure, one that sees you profiting off the newly found interest in the Landcruiser. By dickheads with mustaches and lumberjack shirts, no fault of your own. It's just that you seem to deny the obvious. Everyone on the scene seems to be well aware of the types of folks suddenly looking to aquire these. Say, how long was your mustache and beard before you shaved? Did you give all of your flannel shirts away or did you keep a favorite?
I wouldn't say it's a newly found interest - people have been in love with Land Cruisers for years. Also, for you to say the whole Land Cruiser community is full of hipsters wearing flannel shirts is a very generalized statement to make. In fact, Cate Blanchett drove a Land Cruiser in the new Ocean's 8 movie, which is a very mainstream (not hipster) movie. Tom Hanks owns a Fj62 and 50 Cent's old rig was a Land Cruiser. I have men and woman reach out to me that range from lawyers to stay-at-home moms, the brutal reality is that these rigs last for generations and are being considered as the next daily driver classic. I'm not trying to capitalize on anything -- I grew up in a Land Cruiser and this is what I love to do. I'm sorry you feel that way about the Land Cruiser community, but we are not all dickheads with mustaches and lumberjack shirts.
I loved the conversation. It was an actual dialogue between two humans.
I was thinking the same thing. It felt like a kid asking his uncle or grandfather for life advice.
Well said - more like a kid who claimed to know a lot and an elder man who patiently corrected the kid - but, yes, both humans -
That dude is literally living the dream! 12 Land Cruisers and restores them for fun!
Yeah buddy -- come to SoCal and I'll give you a tour!
@@CorsettiCruisers lol, sorry I just saw your comment. Yeah definitely! I'll have to check out you're vehicles next time I'm in socal!
I thought the same thing!
I would like to restore them for a business.
He restore them for the devil.
I bought a FJ40 with PTO winch brand new in 1972 in Long Beach, Ca for 4,200 dollars , drove it all over the desert and up to Alaska and back to Seattle & the only problem I had was head gaskets, probably from high speeds on the highway but overall the greatest car I ever owned, my friends called it the wrecker because I was forever dragging there Jeeps out of the boondocks after they broke down :)
Head gaskets are kind of a big deal when your talking about reliability
Back then engines were all cast iron, they were a lot more tolerant to abuse like overheating without warping the head. Also on that truck with its big inline six its stone simple stupid to pull the head, easy job for your backyard mechanic with a simple socket set. Lots of access with that big straight six.
Head-gaskets used to be an easy and cheap job. (I remember a mechanic only charging $135 to do it once.)
Electronic Superhero ....true, but for the most part all land cruisers are reliable and head gaskets back than weren't that big of a deal anyways to replace.
I could drag 4x4s out of ditches with a 72 chevy 2 wheel drive pickup with a straight 6 and manual.
Really enjoyed this guys banter with Jay.
Fun guy and enjoyed his enthusiasm.
This guy has the same passion for this that I do for Willys Jeeps of the 40s and 50s. I once tried to start up a business doing restorations on “my passion”, but it really isn’t something that I could do and make an actual living with...To do this stuff and do it the way I WANTED it done, I would need Leno cash. I wanted to have the dream garage, all the tools, paint booth, everything needed for proper engine and tranny work....and I wanted to make them EXACTLY as they appeared when they came from the factory. Down to the beautiful paints of the time...but with upgraded corrosion protection. I did one really good resto and sold it. Just not enough time, and a man has to eat...
These are my favorite car vids on Jay Leno's Garage, where the owner is obsessed and just lights up when he starts talking about his car.
This was totally one of the best episodes of this show.
Loved this episode. The guys was truly grateful for getting to be on your show. Classy!
Thanks for doing this one!
Really goes to show that everyone has their own taste in automobiles. I think it's cool that just about every make and model has their own enthusiasts around.
Seriously old Toyota’s are so addictive...I feel like this video captures that so well. When I lived in California I was addicted to 1980-1994 Toyota pickups with the 20R and 22RE. I was learning a lot at the time but so many good times and never got let down! I realized now how lucky I was being in my early 20s scooping them up with no rust for nearly nothing.
It’s crazy I just now started learning about the various land cruisers generations. Legendary vehicle.
I am a Range Rover enthusiast and I am not exactly a Toyota guy but these Land Cruisers are great classics. They look like they've aged beautifully even the guy's passion is amazing for these tough proper off-roaders.
I owned an '84 FJ60 with 5 speed back in Venezuela .... best car ever. 4x4 capabilities are out of this world. It took me everywhere :)
I used to drive an FJ60 1987 with 5 speeds. Well, middle east version of the LC. They got 5 speeds since 1984 most probably in the middle east as well.
we had one too in Venezuela, 84 blue, i loved it, i was too young but that truck marked my life for ever.
Did Venezuela get exclusives or something? The guy mentioned it and now you two… were they only one to get the diesel? Strange 😊
Nothing special, it had the 2F engine which is gasoline. I have seen in the US most were automatic but I think manual was also an option@GRINGOf10
I totally understand his passion for Land Cruisers. I feel the same way about 3rd 4Runners. Growing up, my mom had 3 different 3rd gen 4Runners, which rly helped grow my love for them. I even took my driving test in one!
Toyota Land Cruisers are awesome. They take a licking an keep on ticking. I love the look of the 1980 era, probably because i'm an kid of the 80's.
sweet!
Probably because you can hit a shopping cart without wrecking your front end.
Idk if its just you, I too really like the basic boxy 80's look. I'm afraid I'm not a fan of the modern iRobot look.
Probably a tappet
Yea, I always liked the boxy surf Safari look. Old land cruisers, old land rovers (look great but a pain to own), and even first generation Mitsubishi monteros. Cool old trucks.
One of my favorite Jay Leno's Garage segments of all time. As they said in Soylent Green; It's people. It's about that guy's obsessiveness and curiosity and intelligence. Jay really connected with him on so many levels and that interaction is great to watch. It's about those moments when it's not about the cars.
Ah yes the 80s Land Cruiser. The Colombian Narco car of choice
Pablo Escobar approved :)
Let’s not forget their popularity as a mobile gun platform with the Mujahadeen
and for reason!
Hilux too.
Ole pablo had a fleet these babies
Toyota: There's a reason people keep buying these things. MAKE MORE !! Keep that classic body style
@ Scott Pratt I agree. I miss the old-school SUV. The only thing that would make a great SUV would be a Toyota designed turbo diesel engine. I'd buy one if I could get it with a diesel engine.
@@Mike-sp4iz Exactly! SUVs like this should've been made available here in the USA with a turbo diesel engine in the first place. Emissions regulations, be damned. I want a vehicle that gets better than 20 mpgs and if you have a trailer to tow, enough low end pulling power for the job. :)
Jason Carpp I like the aluminum looks is real nice and with some modern notch. Makes them beautiful cars
@@horaciogonzalez4070 I agree. :)
Totally agree with the classic design. It just looks right!
This is probably the best guest Jay has had. Really engaging and human.
This has been one of the best relaxed chats you have done on this channel
I am the owner of a rust free top of the line Australian HJ61 Sahara VX, fitted with the 4.0 6 cylinder turbo diesel 12HT engine, and the same auto transmission as the two auto's that you showed. On top of all those 'bells and whistles' that your beautiful cruiser has, my VX has a fridge in the centre console, electric mirrors, sunroof, rear air conditioning, velour trim and roof lining and also third row seats to fit up to 8 passengers on board. Brian Corsetti was mostly right in his description of the 60 series. 60 owners in Australia are an awesome group of people (like i'm sure that they are in USA). Yes we are picky with who we choose to sell our beloved 60's to, yes they are becoming a collectors item and shooting up in value, yes they are notorious for rust, etc, etc. If I am correct, Australia did not get any option of a 4 cylinder diesel engine in the 60 (3.4 litre 3B or turbocharged 13BT), and those 60's were called the BJ60's, not HJ60's. The HJ60 came out with the slow naturally aspirated 2H 4.0 6 cylinder diesel or from 1986 onwards came out with the much sought after direct injection turbocharged 12HT 4.0 inline 6 engine. I'm mad about 60 series, and I intend to hang on to mine forever. I like to use my 60 for long distance, remote touring throughout Australia, so mine has been modified to suit it's use.
We have a 'family' HJ60. Been in our family since 1984, (3 years old at the time), and it has over 600,000kms (possibly 700,000, 600,000 on the clock but the odometer didn't work for at one point, years). Engine has been rebuilt as preventative maintenance, still worked great but as it was pulled off the road for a while for rust repairs (only on roof). That was done as well as a 5 speed gearbox swap to improve highway performance. It is really good on fuel, will go further than 1,000kms on one tank (90L). We swear this will out last us.
@ Sam. I agree. I've always liked anything Australian designed, Australian tested, and Australian built. If only our cars were tested the same way.
Sam
Thanks
I’m buying an ‘87 FJ60 this weekend. It’s going to be my daily to go along with two E30s. I’ll be relying on three cars from the 80s to get me to work everyday. Wish me luck.
Good luck!! I want one bad!!
@Robby Dey I owned an 240k+ km E30 318is and I took good care of the maintenance and fluids, but when I drove it I really abused it. It never let me down, never had any ridiculous oil consumption etc. Just a lot of brake pads and tires. And they do tend to rust, but looking at the age it was nothing crazy. Great cars, would buy one again in a heartbeat.
5 years later, any news on your purchase?
I wish I could afford to do a restoration on my ‘87 FJ60, but I can’t. But it still runs great. Watching this is a treat for sure.
Brian seems like the man and is a genuine LC owner.. not just trying to capitalize on the hipsters. His ethos and company ethos is on point. As a 62 owner in socal i need to get in touch with corsetti cruisers.
One of my biggest regrets was letting go of my '81 FJ60. Now I have an LX450 at 350K miles and while a good target for restoration, I will never let this one out of my sight.
Wife: "Why do you need 12 of the same car?"
Husband: "Why do you need 30 of the same pair of shoes?"
Man they are not the same .... They are with different colours
LMAOL!!!
Don't be try to be logical. That just makes it worse.
hahahahahhahah wife bad
You say that to her and half of those 12 cars will soon be hers! lol
My parents bought a brand new 1973 TLC, red & white. It ultimately rusted away to nothing but would go any where, anytime. I remember taking them out for a ride with 28 inches of fresh snow and going through neighborhoods with people cheering us on to make it up hills and such. Man what fun we had that day!
What I love about these videos is I didn't watch it for 3 days. "Meh, it's an old slow grey truck"
But what I found fascinating was Brian's passion for his vehicle.
I had an 89 Landcruiser , only car I ever owned I regret selling . I didn't want to watch this video because it makes me wish I had it back .
I have my Dad’s ‘84 FJ60 and will never sell it.
Will you pay the money back ???
I heard the same story from a friend that he sold his 84 fj toyota
same here, it started to rust in some areas and i could not afford to fix it right, so i sold it to someone who could.
One of the best interviews from the channel, the sad thing is that by only collecting Land Cruisers, the guy won't appear more...
Nice young fella, one my favorite episodes thus far. I cant believe I'm pushing 50 but........I run into a lot of young guys tired of the generic looking / overly tech type vehicles produced now & rather prefer what , in my youth; were vehicles with purpose & distinction. Kudos.
I think Jay really likes talking to Brian. Brian seems really comfortable talking to Jay and not all star struck...we are all just people putting our pants on one leg at a time. Mr Leno seems like a really down to earth kind of guy which is amazing after years of hosting the Tonight Show and talking to Movie Stars.
Thanks for your comment!
I thought the exact same thing. Much more relaxed than other guests. It sounded like a couple car guys talking to one another. It was great
@@CorsettiCruisers hey Brian, this 'Jay Leno's garage' episode was the most funny one i have ever seen, and i gotta confess, i watch most of them. The discussion about 'the problem' was a lot like watching comedy! One big lough after another :)
it really brightened up my day in these most troubling of times, that's why i wanted to thank you very much.
(and i sincerly hope that things have developed well since then, and you have gotten all the prizes - the marriage plus a bigger Landcruiser-pool, not a smaller one;}
all the best from germany
This is just two guys talking cars...not fan , millionaire
Jay is an incredible conversation follower, his brain works great. The young guy mixed a few things he said and Jay corrected him, wow.
Great video! As an owner of an FJ60 I love seeing people out there preserving these. It's funny that a low milage one is under 180k, about 150k more than any other "collectable" car.
That’s actually considered low miles on a land cruiser😂. Don’t forget also that the Toyota/Lexus gx 470 is also a land cruiser and is one of the best SUVs ever made! I hate when they call the gx model a soccer mom car because it’s far from it. But the ultimate off road vehicle is the 76 series!! Amazing vehicle.
My neighbor has -86 Land Cruiser and 1.2 million km in it.
600k on mine
not just land cruisers, a youtuber named mat farrah had a 1990 Lexus LS with 1 million MILES on it
Okay but how many times he rebuild the engine?
@@sv96jo most of those old mercedes taxis from that you see around Europe have more then 1 million miles on it. People just don't realise it :)
😀😀😀 Trump Jung Un that's cool avatar
"The road rage disappears.... when you turn that turret and aim it.... oh they become the friendliest people on the world... it's fantastic!"
Best line on this show yet! Thanks for the morning laugh Jay
Almost 500,000 kilometers on my 1983/85/86/87 mashup bio-diesel powered HJ60. Not the prettiest thing, with 3 different colors of body panels, but it still gets people to come up, when I'm out and about, to ask me about it. Love that truck!
Drove a 87' FJ60 for 12 years. My son was basically raised in one. Great camping vehicle too!
The Last Land Cruiser whose rear (middle) seat actually folds FLAT. Exactly six feet long. You're indoors, not in the back of a pickup bed. Perfect.
Up until the day of the wedding,.....then you have the talk,.then you have the talk! Lmao
This guys a cool guy,....I like him...good chemistry these two haha....good show, the jokes on 12 land cruisers,.....
Heh heh. How many is too many? Well I could ask you the same thing Jay. lmao!
If she has more than 12 pairs of shoes, shes in no position to talk lol
dont get ger pregnant!!! lmaoo
Yes and that "she got me into the hobby" or "girlfriends like motorcycles" they are supportive until that fateful day of "change in course"
But we can't live without them right? Thanks for taking it as a joke, unlike all of the other knuckleheads on here LOL.
I like how this episode was really more about collecting than it was about Land Cruisers.
It's good to see Brian Corsetti is back on TV! Even tho he confused some minor details, there were a lot of great things I learned about the 60 series. Plus the chemistry he had with Jay was incredible!
“If I had a favorite, I wouldn’t have all these”. Smart insight. I think that’s how most of my collections of things got started
Jay, you are a class act! Such a nice and warm way of dealing with people (and cars!)...... I find myself watching your videos and laughing out loud at your commentary..... a few subtle remarks, a few 'softball' questions.... just a great study of humanity. I had the opportunity to be in the audience at the filming of the "Tonight Show" years ago, and the same thing was true. Good humor, and a very disarming demeanor (A sidebar: I remember at the filming of the show that even the guy that was flipping the cue cards was laughing at the jokes as they were delivered..... a testimony to you and your show). Hats off to you, Jay!
Well said and pretty much what I thought after watching this episode
Always liked these, it's sad that trucks have gone from basic, durable, purpose built to gadget filled luxury barges.
Look up the Bollinger B1. True off-road SUV with specific design for Cargo. Very little gadgets and interior luxury features. One massive problem it's a BEV where the Battery Technology just does not have enough KWH Capacity. SUV won't work until 150kwh battery packs are viable.
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I love that definition of modern vehicles: "Gadget filled luxury barges." That is the truest spoken word
They're still just as (if not, more) capable as they once were, it's just now they're extremely nice... I sell Toyota's, we only have 2 on the entire lot, and they're VERY hard to sell... Even with everything they have going in their favor, the reliability, the luxury, the space, the capability, customers still can't seem to see past that $86,000 price tag... The 4Runner more closely resembles the classic Land Cruiser than the new one's do, more bare bones, tough, and still very capable.
OfficialEpic222 ya that price tag is NUTS
@@livin3179 Not when compared to a Range Rover, but it doesn't have the pedigree, styling, or upgraded materials for the interior of the R. Rover.
On the other hand, you can drive a Toyota, because it's not in the shop as much as a Range Rover.
80's series still dominates and well sort after in Australia. They are the go-to for 4x4, camping outback etc. I feel if there is one car in the 80's or even 90's cars that are on the road today are Toyota Landcruisers. (at least in Australia).
"sought" after
Or dinosaur lol
80’s and 105’s
I have a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser and it has almost 800 thousand kilometers on it. And it still has the original engine and it drives almost like new
I have an FJ62 with around 700,000km~ still drives like new too. Love it.
There's a Swiss couple who have been driving their 82 FJ60 around the world since 1984. They also have clocked up close to 800k km. They went through 3 rejuvenations so far but still driving.
I sold these new in the UK so I feel just like Jay. I remember when the 80 series came out. It was a leap on from the 60.
Gotta love the 80s design! Back when headlamps were eather round, or square.
And GLASS...AND I JUST READ TOYOTA IS DEVELOPING YET ANOTHER STRAIGHT SIX WITH MAZDA.THEY HAD A FOUNDRY FOR STRAIGHT SIX ALL THE WAY UP TO 2006/07 FROM THE FIRST GENERATION Lexus Is?so what happened to the foundry tools and dyes? Did they just throw them away? And i bet thers wer much better than bmw or Mazda! And i know the writing has always been on the wall about going bac to a straight six look at Mercedes and I bet nissan will be nxt?these companies could have saved alot of development money and by now would have one helluva straight six
Love watching Jay in a basic Toyota SUV. It's like finding Bigfoot..
If Toyota just brought back an simple 80's style, bare-bones, compact 4x4, whether it be a classic FJ40, a 1st gen pickup or one of these, and they just sold them for an actual affordable price, I swear they would sell MILLIONS of them. Toyota enthusiasts are dying for a real compact 4x4. Im sick of these bloated expensive grocery getters. I would give my left nut for a mint-condition 1st gen pickup but they bloody dont exist anymore.
Toyota does they sell it here in South Africa, Australia and couple other countries
There is single cab,double cab and wagon
They called land cruiser 70series and come in a range of diesel and petrol engines
Reaking news!!!!
Fj cruiser
Breaking News!!
The FJ cruiser is not compact, not basic, and not inexpensive. And besides, Toyota discontinued it.
Ahmed Moosaji Yeah thats essentially what I am talking about, except they dont sell them in North America, or if they are for sale a lot of them are right hand drive imports. It would be nice to have an equivalent 4x4 vehicle but specifically for North America.
@@foskco87 it's the J70 they just made the front slightly different a bit more modern but still looks like it's from the 80s interior is exact just maybe power windows etc. And the radio in the top of the range models is similar to the gt86
The best engine is the single turbo version of the twin turbo diesel v8
That you get in the 200 and LX
It's a monster in the 70series with a manual
You can thank nanny Sam for that never happening.
Was literally waiting when this car would get featured in the show, loved the interview, Jay you're the best 🔥🔥
Friend of mines dad was a WW2 vet...he called the Honda and the Toyota as this generations version of the A6M Zero. Light, reliable, cheap
and quick to produce.
Thank you, Jay! One of the best reviews, EVER!!!
Oh my god, they had actual headlight fluid in these
Sounds like something Mercedes would design, while adding a sensor that immobilizes the car if non-mercedes fluid is used
Dirty Bong Water I worked for a Mercedes specialty shop for 4 years. You’re 100% correct 😂
I guess the other two replies DIDN'T GET THE JOKE.
@@edgewood99 krist fix
@@fartmerchant762 I used to have a 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL. I took it to a dealership to replace the power steering pump in about 2010, and they charged me some ungodly price, like $90, for special Mercedes power steering fluid. I told them it took automatic transmission fluid in the steering system, and that it shouldn't cost that much. The 20 year old yutz tried to tell me that the car took only special Mercedes fluids, and so I showed him the owner''s manual, and told him that the car predated him and the "special fluid" flummery that started in the 1990s.
I just love this channel Jay Leno such talent great interviewer I miss his tonight show I appreciate his appreciation for cars .
What a thing of beauty.
My '88 FJ62 has just shy of 300K miles and still runs beautifully. I'm going through an interior restoration currently and have a few repairs to make, but it's still in perfect shape mechanically.
Drove a 1990 during Desert Storm all over the Middle East. It was a 4wd caddie. Cold air that was vented into the glove box that would keep drinks cold. Loved it. Learned later that Toyota limited exports to the us market in the hundreds which made them somewhat rare.
This guy would go nuts here In Australia LC 70series start at $75,000 at least. Great chemistry these two.
This guy has to be related to Scotty Kilmer 😂👍
Gay comment and being a fan of that goof is nothing to be proud of.
Shut down that sales pitch so smoothly
Lol'd 'I got a tank'
I bought a graphite grey 1990 J62 when I was in the Air Force in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had a sticker price of $24,000 with all the options, power package, A/C, and upgraded stereo. I kept it for 11 years and sold it for $11,000 with 110,000 miles on it. It is one of the great regrets of my life! Loved this vehicle, the torque is unbelievable, and just great off road. Now, they regularly sell for over $20,000.
It's amazing to me how many people are surprised that "old" Toyota trucks are reliable. Weren't they watching "Top Gear" over the past 18 years??
I still see Camrys from the early 90s here and there. Not to mention Honda CRXs and Civics circa 1987. Share the love guys ❤️
I found a salad dressing cap that fits perfectly on that washer reservoir
Which salad dressing?
Yea, I need to know!
I love the exteriors. Beautiful cars, I can understand why someone would want to collect these as rare as it may be.
@Snails40 Yep I'm not surprised. Wouldn't mind one myself.
I've always dreamed to have that car, the rounded headligths. Just a big manly car. Not those plastic things. Sure it's not good on gasoline mileage but men it pulls. I have a 4Runner, 95 gasoline. Nothing can stop that car, it can deal with anything, sand, mud, rocky trails, snow. Now imagine an old Land Cruiser. Love them.
Toyota trucks are the best man., had a supercharged 96 4runner and have no got a 2004 tundra v8 , love em both
'Nothing can stop that car'... Try a salted road ;) Haha, just kidding, I love these rigs.
Cheers
@@Land_Cruiser_40 Ya, the pillars rust out, the roof disintegrates, but it's all steel and so it's all replaceable. Maybe they have a reputation for rusting out just because no other car lasts as long so it's not as noticeable on other cars. One thing that was obvious when my fj60 was new: Before it was attached to the chassis, before it was painted, the Entire body was immersed in molten zinc. You cannot say Toyota wasn't doing everything it could to minimise rust.
the chemistry is making smile. when they're on the road it looks like a father talking to his son.
That throttle button they were talking about is also used for driving over rough terrain , you can set the throttle and it eliminates using the accelerator pedal which can be hard to keep steady whilst bouncing about all over the place.
Toyota still sells the Land Cruiser 70.....sadly not in the U.S.
No kidding. No diesels, no hilux, solid axle long gone.
@Joe Al yes
Import one that's 25 years old
And overpriced af with the TD engines
Yep and Australia we get them with a 4.5 v8 turbo diesel
This video was also approved by Scotty Kilmer.
Who is Scotty Kilmer?
Scotty Kilmer drives a Corolla with a factory bodykit, bro - that’s not even a proper ST-20x Celica
Hahaha, if it's not a mid to late 90's toyota its trash.
Scotty creamed his jeans watching this
Next Scotty Kilmer video: Why not to buy a car.
These cars are the kings in Colombia, also a dream
Great to see a guy who can hold his own in an interview and put Jay on the spot!
i learnt to drive on a 84 in venezuela, it was 2F - 5 speed manual in blue color, we loved that car... i was like 13... and it was amazing... after that we had newer cars up to today but nothing equals the passion of driving that old truck... i have like 8 years seeking one on good condition here in europe
Working for a Toyota dealership it's sad to see that these have become nothing more than overpriced status symbols for soccer moms. Still certainly capable but never going to be pushed to the limit.
Edit: Man, most likes I've ever gotten by far. New ones are just super overpriced in my opinion. But I love seeing the FJ-40 or late 80's early 90's coming in for service. Those owners have a passion you can see. Once I had a right hand drive, diesel one come in. Was awesome!
Soccer moms don't buy LC as states symbols. Mostly Range Rovers and Mercedes G wagons now and days.
Soccer mom's need something to drive to...
Yeah even the 1990s Broncos are starting to go for like 30 grand or more
come to Ecuador, these LC's are pushed to the limit as the national pastime has become 4x4 mountain climbing. with meets all around the country, hell you cant go anywhere these days without seeing fj-40s and beyond
Aren’t the Lexus LX the “status” car?
I had over 360,000 miles on my '84 fj60. She ran fine till the day I let her go. I miss that rig!
I wanted the Land Cruiser from Grimm, that beauty was nice!
wow... the sound of the doors closing = sooo good
Bought a super clean 1990 FJ62 back in 2017 with original paint no rust with 261,000 miles with a H55f 5speed conversion. Love it. It's a great combo with the 3F engine with 32inch tires. Lots of power for what it is. My dad was more excited than I, when I bought it. He bought a FJ60, back in 1984 and regretted selling it back in 2011. To me it's like old friend, since I grew up in one, going on countless road trips. It never ever broke down. Most reliable vehicle by dad ever owned, since his 74 Suburban. Now I own one, and I couldn't be happier. It's 2019 and I've done some mods to it. I replaced the 3F engine with a Chevrolet LS3 Erod swap retaining the new h55f 5speed. Full manual J pattern transfer case like the FJ60. Full floating Landcruiser differential with disc brakes. Conservative spring over axle with a front shackle reversal with 35 inch KO2 BFGs. I could go on but, it handles better. Rides better. The brakes are insane, so much better, and the power, it's crazy. It wasn't supposed to be that quick but it passes California Emissions. It attracts a crowd at local shows. It's so much fun to drive and now I'm ready for a new Landcruiser project. But this one's a keeper. 👍
I remember these mainly in the color white with the letters UN on the sides.
fantastic episode!! And that’s coming from a y60 patrol owner 😝 Those landcruisers are absolutely mint, and the whole episode was very entertaining.
Now lets get it right mate, the 60's in Australia also had the "HJ60". It was a four litre six cylinder known as the 2H. Apart from the early ones they had a five speed overdrive and would cruise at 120kph (70 + mph) and return 25 - 26 miles per (imperial gallon) and known to do a million kilometers with at least half of it off road.
100% correct mate! I ran 31" Michelin LT tires on mine and was able to do over 1000km of highway driving at 120kmp for a single tank giving me around 30mpg
I've never gotten that in my HJ60 but I'm also at altitude.
That could depend on the year, the earlier 2h wich came out about 1982 is a bit different to the later 2h in about 86-87 at a guess. I believe the later one had a slightly shorter stroke making quieter and less thirsty. Our 60 with the later motor would do 700 km to a tank no matter how I drove it. That's on the standard old 7:50 16 tyres, the wider after market tyres used a lot more fuel and sucked up HP too.
didn't the ones that had the h55f transmission use the 12H-T engine?
I remember being passed by on of these in the early seventies in Qld , it was doing around 80 mph .. then it was stopped with it's bonnet up. One piston went through the side of the block.....
Own a 1991 and 1994 80 series Land Cruiser. Priceless machines to me and honestly my identity. God Bless the Land Cruiser!
I had an 83' FJ60. I loved that ride. I now have a 2009 76 Series which was not sold in the US.
I've always loved these 60 series since a friend of mine had a mint condition tan one in highschool. Side note at 23:30 every 4runner has been built in Japan.
And probably every Tercel.
Even the new land cruiser is still built in Japan.
Also those lexus thingies you have over there with V6 & V8 power that are a glorified Toyota prado that have 3.0 litre turbo diesel & V6 petrol out here in Australia are also made in Japan.
I am from Venezuela, they came with a five speed manual and a four speed automatic there, I have owned three and they were all manuals. I was sad to sell each of them, but due to the situation of the country I had to leave with my family. There are a lot of these beauties running about and in good condition, I have seen them with well over two hundred k running strong. They are pretty much unstoppable, I have seen them doing amazing things off road and going places that are super difficult to get to. This to me has been the best episode of this show, lol.
Same here...
Are you guys eating rats in Venezuela?
The diesel HJ60 puts these gassers to shame! Amazing low end torque, and unmatched reliability.
Thank you my friend, the HJ didn't even rate a mention, a shame really.
We didn't get those in the US.
2H for the win
Unmatched NOX emissions as well.
They never came out here with a 4 cylinder at all except in the short WB.
Every now and then I'll run into one of these out on the road and fantasize having one of my very own. One of my favorite of all SUV's!
Awesome. I love all of those vintage four wheel drive vehicles. When I was in high school in the early 1970's my dad had a Jeep Wagoneer. This was way before the term "SUV" came into the vernacular. It was a beautiful, if kinda clunky car/truck. He and my stepmom had a place in upstate New York and we lived in Manhattan, so they needed a four wheel drive vehicle and the storage that came with the Wagoneer. This episode is bringing back lotsa memories!
Jay: I enjoyed this video much more than I expected. I learned more about the Crusers than I thought I needed to know. Very unique, quality automobiles.
The banter between you and Brian was laughable at times. Great job by both of you guys.
I love it when Jay tells the guy more about his own truck than he knows LOL!
I dont believe the LC ever had a V6 in the u.s. It went from straight 6 to V8
You are correct. The ones with v6 have been some of the prado series, new 70 series with the 4.0L V6 and I think a GX 200 series.
I believe that the only Land Cruiser model that sold with a gas powered V6 is the smaller Land Cruiser Prado which is sold in the U.S as the Lexus GX.
Correct.. it went from 4.2/4.0 I6 to 4.5 I6 (1FZ-FE) to 4.7 V8 to 5.7 V8.... in America. However, over seas the Prada was offered with a V6 but not until way later...
You are correct they switched from the I6 to 4.7 V8 in the 90s. Now they use the 5.7 V8 in the US and 4.6 V8 in some overseas markets. In his defense he does not specialize in 90s LCs.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q still V6 in newer models on Brazil.
Very cool. Still see a few of those every day where I work, along with wagoneers, cherokee chiefs and the old square broncos.
I had several of these in vzla until 1994 when the 80 series came out. These are the best of them all and will last forever with some basic maintenance. The 80 series are 190 hp and better have sling but these are fun tractors. Cheers
A car guy would have 12 cars and 1 pair of shoes whereas a woman would have 12 pairs of shoes and 1 car.
Neither would understand why the other needs 12.
It's the way of things.
I would have 12 cars, but not all the same make and model, unless I was running a business and needed inventory. Kind of like this guy.
matt cheltenham you could buy more then 12 shoes for 1 car. That’s a big massive difference.
@@harunyahyadotorg Talk to Imelda Marcos
That is just a stupid comparison. What kind of an adult has 1 pair of shoes?
You could justify 12 pairs of shoes easily as a woman. There's no justifying 12 cars, it's just massively excessive.
There's a reason why U.N. only drives Land Cruisers.
Whats is the reason?
@Justin Baker thats true, I completely forgot. But are the new ones as reliable as the old ones? After renault came in I head that they only make substandard stuff now
Justin Baker the U.N Uses landcruisers more often than patrols
No reason what place in the whole world - everywhere driving land cruisers . Look at any Film of 3.rd world or any other - you see everywhere land cruiser but not so often patrols
Sponsorship?
06:15 i only buy under 180000 miles somebody might have offroaded it. imagine that its a 4 wheel drive.
Right? Like oh no! The pinnacle of comfort and compliance that is a ladder frame, leaf springs, and a solid front axle may have been tainted!
It's a weird logic. The high mileage ones are less likely to be offroad warriors and more highway mile runners.
Had to read comments to see if anyone else thought that was an odd statement.
Going offroad doesn't bother a Landcruiser. My HJ75 daily driver was a farm truck for 25 years (350,000km on the clock) and it hasn't even started rusting yet.
Here in Australia they can be mum and dads high riding kids taxi wagon pay high price out of show room don’t do a great deal off roading if any.. cost nothing to maintain but sell when coming up to 200k to get a new model.. where by now your selling it to the off-road serious 4wd crowd that modify it a take it into the bush for a cheap second hand price but they are still a great car that should go another 10years with out to much hassle... pretty sure it’s this analogy he’s referring 👍
Brian knows his stuff and did amazing on this show as a LC ambassador but These were limited production with the FJ60 as well. Only averaging 5,000 produced a year.
Man, the nostalgia. I grew up in an 85 BJ60. My dad bought it in 1990 and took it throguh a decade of living in the jungle...
Sold it in 2004 for more than he bought it for, lol
With the 'ambulance' doors ? Wow those are great!
For some weird reason those land cruiser looks fun
They are actually very capable off road