It has input lag for the steering, it's literally going to kill someone because of a need for speed networking issue, effectively. The fact that the DOT is letting that piece of shit be sold makes my piss sublimate, frankly.
Man that thing just neat. I love the simple pure bones utilitarian aspect of these older cars. No bells and whistles, no heated seats or god forbid touch screen infotainment systems. Just an engine, 3 pedals and 4 wheels
There's seriously nothing more relaxing than driving a vehicle like this. My summer daily is a Cadillac ATS-V, but my winter daily is a manual 1996 Mazda B2300. I am neurotic about driving the Cadillac, but totally relaxed driving the truck.
I remember seeing one or two FJ40s when I was a kid in the 80's. Toyota took the Landy formula of simple and everything and made it even more reliable. The FJ40 is so quiet and undramatic. It could go forever. The same reliable, soulful vibe that made Beetles so beloved.
I'm from Australia. We've had them on our roads since their conception 50s onwards. I've got the 1977 Fj45, 4.2 ltr straight 6, 4 speed. Simply an amazing, reliable 2 door ute. Everything works as it should. Really really really reliable. Simply love it.
Just pulled the carb out of my 1976 FJ40 yesterday to start rebuilding it! These are absolute neck breakers on the road, and they’re so fun to drive. Passengers tend to look for something to hold onto when taking turns at speed but that’s all part of the short wheelbase high ride height experience!
Thank you for this trip down memory lane. My father had one of the long wheelbase Troop Carrier versions of this from new in 1984 when I was on my learner plates. I drove many kilometres on country roads in it and everything younsai about driving the. Is spot on. I could imagine sitting back in that seat working that slow but mechanical gearbox again. Wow.
I'm in New Zealand, and my Mum had one for more than 15 years. I did some of my learning to drive in it. She had a 4 speed one, it was a Great thing to learn to drive in. We had a sizable farm and a driveway that'd make a cybertruck turn back into a sodacan at the sight of it. So the FJ was perfect. We sold it once moved back into the city. These days, a good, genuine, low milage one in NZ sells for over NZ$90k (US$55K+)
Hey Tedward! Something you may not have known about this FJ40 is its use of the reversed-curve leaf spring suspension. This design innovation, which involves the leaf springs curving in the opposite direction compared to traditional setups, enhances ride quality and handling. It reduces axle wrap and improves stability, making the FJ40 particularly adept at handling rough terrains while maintaining a smoother ride.
From Australia. I have owned a 1978 Landcruiser and a 1996 Landrover Defender. The Toyota was so much cheaper to maintain and run than the Landrover Defender. You cannot break the Toyota Land cruiser. I did love both vehicles,.
The transmission has to be tired on that 40 because they all had fully synchronize transmission since it’s inception in the late 50’s. They don’t require double clutching and aside from the stiff suspension they drive pretty normal.
In Costa Rica (and would say Latin America in general) this cars are really heavy work cars. LIterally they were the car cranes for so long here, you still see one time to time. Now is an art piece for some, and there other than use it daily in their rural lifes. Lof them a lot. Also the furward gens has a lot of fame around here; that's gives high prices in the aftermarket too.
My father used to own the diesel one (BJ45 i think its called) here in Indonesia, and i use it to go to uni back in the day and it was a blast! All my friend use newer car like the civic or bmw and there i am with the big box hahaha
I own a 75 FJ55, it has power brakes and steering out of a ford f250, a hydraulic clutch, and a chevy 250 (which forum lore says Toyota copied to make the 2F engine). Right now I'm rebuilding the engine and putting on fuel injection. Being the red-headed stepchild to the red-headed stepchild of Jeeps/Defenders makes parts both a pain to find and extraordinarily expensive. But despite all of that, I would sooner die of starvation without a roof over my head than sell it, there really is just something about these old Toyotas that hits that perfect spot of nice enough you can drive it every day but basic enough to really engage with driving.
I have a heavily loved (but mostly watertight) BJ45 troop carrier, and totally agree with the drivability points. The diesel options are definitely cool, but they're a little more agricultural than the 2F which takes away from the "comfort" that you may have experienced. That tractor feel was definitely solved when the 70 series got direct injection. That being said I won't be complaining about 25+ MPG in a 10 passenger 40 series.
Man everytime I watch a new video from you I have a page opened up next to it to check what's for sale. Being greeted by a flat 4 on a pallet, a red Pagoda and the big "9" on that Bentley grille in the garage, wow, makes me want to turn some wrenches.
Day 28 of asking Tedward to drive the S60R (please it’s been so long since I started, also not digging these led day time running lights they feel kinda off on this car)
So many of these down under in Oz, it will be still about when the current & previous Defenders are being scrapped.LS conversions, each to their own I guess.
Went from 83 fj60 (2f)to an 84 wagoneer(258 l6). Ride on the yota was way more shitty, everything was way less refined(apart from chassis and body rigidity). But l just didn't get tired riding it for hours straight. unlike the wagoneer. Miss the old Sixty.
Hello ted, I have a few cars for you to suggest and I would dearly appreciate it if you could review them, I’ve recently noticed that you don’t review new economy cars (although I understand your reasons as they don’t attract as much views as the other cars that you usually review cause they are considered as boring) The reason why I’m asking this is because I myself am looking for a used new car of current gens and it would be really helpful to me and many others I imagine Thank you
No need to call it a defender. They are also from different periods. If you want to compare, you should refer to the k series 1 or series 2 Land Rovers
The good ol' Toyota Bandeirante (its name in Brazil). Bandeirante is a tribute to the pioneers who opened paths through the vast land we now live in. The name 'Bandeirante' is a reference to the 'Bandeirantes,' who were 17th-century explorers in Brazil. These explorers, often from São Paulo, played a key role in expanding the territory of colonial Brazil by venturing into uncharted areas in search of wealth and enslaved indigenous peoples, significantly shaping the country's borders. Great car. Great memories.
I'm currently living in Uruguay and we have a FJ40 with a Mercedes Om617 diesel engine, it was registered in Argentina and originally made for the brazilian market. That truck is a beast of a work truck for our farm
@@NomenClature-o8s Lately I started to appreciate such way of things. The fact you have to work a little bit to get to the speed and maintain it. Sadly it’s hard to use these type of cars in modern traffic.
Oh yeah...our good ol' 'Bandeirante'. The very earliest ones were gas-powered, but Toyota switched to diesels [by Mercedes-Benz!] already in the 60's or 70's...I think they used two or three versions throughout the years. Only later on, in the 90's, I think, they started using an actual Toyota diesel unit [14B]. Many people prefer the Merc engines because they make more low-range torque and, back then, had a lot more access for specialized labor and parts, due to Mercedes already been present in our market for a long time with their buses and trucks.
Ohh we call them Macho or Machito in my country, they're usually owned by obnoxious rich dudes who like going to the beach and pretending to be badass campers It's a great car tho and if anything they're that popular for a reason
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flexing on the cybertruck is the best thing I've ever seen
It has input lag for the steering, it's literally going to kill someone because of a need for speed networking issue, effectively. The fact that the DOT is letting that piece of shit be sold makes my piss sublimate, frankly.
Man that thing just neat. I love the simple pure bones utilitarian aspect of these older cars. No bells and whistles, no heated seats or god forbid touch screen infotainment systems. Just an engine, 3 pedals and 4 wheels
There's seriously nothing more relaxing than driving a vehicle like this. My summer daily is a Cadillac ATS-V, but my winter daily is a manual 1996 Mazda B2300. I am neurotic about driving the Cadillac, but totally relaxed driving the truck.
I remember seeing one or two FJ40s when I was a kid in the 80's. Toyota took the Landy formula of simple and everything and made it even more reliable.
The FJ40 is so quiet and undramatic. It could go forever. The same reliable, soulful vibe that made Beetles so beloved.
This is my absolute #1 dream vehicle. Working towards that goal.
I remember seeing these on dealer lots when I was a young teen. I thought they looked archaic even back then. Now, I would love to own one.
Funny you say that; in the 80s growing up on Long Island I saw the 60 series in dealerships but I never saw one in real life
You have won in life… this is my biggest dream ever to just drive one of these legends
I would rather take the bus than be in the cyber truck!
And that cruiser is way cooler than most modern trucks
I'm from Australia.
We've had them on our roads since their conception 50s onwards.
I've got the 1977 Fj45, 4.2 ltr straight 6, 4 speed.
Simply an amazing, reliable 2 door ute.
Everything works as it should. Really really really reliable.
Simply love it.
ahh the pre-revamped toyota badge era, glorious. My 87 Camry had the same style ignition tumbler and keys.
Grew up in both LR88/109 models and the FJ40s. The thing I love the most is the rear quarter windows and tall top. Now wish I could afford one
I find my myself chuckling and smiling when you were driving this legendary cruiser.
those inline 6s are the breeze to drive
Alllll of the torque. What a beast
I had a 1973 FJ 40 down on the gulf coast. I had the 6 cylinder. Greatest 4wd vehicle ever manufactured. I wish I had it back.
Just pulled the carb out of my 1976 FJ40 yesterday to start rebuilding it! These are absolute neck breakers on the road, and they’re so fun to drive. Passengers tend to look for something to hold onto when taking turns at speed but that’s all part of the short wheelbase high ride height experience!
“I’d rather be in a the than a cyber truck “ shots fired at thetophers video yesterday 😂
Haha I shot this before that
"an FJ40"*
Thank you for this trip down memory lane. My father had one of the long wheelbase Troop Carrier versions of this from new in 1984 when I was on my learner plates. I drove many kilometres on country roads in it and everything younsai about driving the. Is spot on. I could imagine sitting back in that seat working that slow but mechanical gearbox again. Wow.
I'm in New Zealand, and my Mum had one for more than 15 years. I did some of my learning to drive in it. She had a 4 speed one, it was a Great thing to learn to drive in. We had a sizable farm and a driveway that'd make a cybertruck turn back into a sodacan at the sight of it. So the FJ was perfect. We sold it once moved back into the city. These days, a good, genuine, low milage one in NZ sells for over NZ$90k (US$55K+)
Hey Tedward! Something you may not have known about this FJ40 is its use of the reversed-curve leaf spring suspension. This design innovation, which involves the leaf springs curving in the opposite direction compared to traditional setups, enhances ride quality and handling. It reduces axle wrap and improves stability, making the FJ40 particularly adept at handling rough terrains while maintaining a smoother ride.
My uncle had one. We used to take it up fire trails in the mountains in Idaho.
From Australia. I have owned a 1978 Landcruiser and a 1996 Landrover Defender. The Toyota was so much cheaper to maintain and run than the Landrover Defender. You cannot break the Toyota Land cruiser. I did love both vehicles,.
The transmission has to be tired on that 40 because they all had fully synchronize transmission since it’s inception in the late 50’s.
They don’t require double clutching and aside from the stiff suspension they drive pretty normal.
Can't wait to get my 77 fj40 on the road
In Costa Rica (and would say Latin America in general) this cars are really heavy work cars. LIterally they were the car cranes for so long here, you still see one time to time. Now is an art piece for some, and there other than use it daily in their rural lifes. Lof them a lot. Also the furward gens has a lot of fame around here; that's gives high prices in the aftermarket too.
My grandad has a red FJ 40 from the same year
My father used to own the diesel one (BJ45 i think its called) here in Indonesia, and i use it to go to uni back in the day and it was a blast! All my friend use newer car like the civic or bmw and there i am with the big box hahaha
I own a 75 FJ55, it has power brakes and steering out of a ford f250, a hydraulic clutch, and a chevy 250 (which forum lore says Toyota copied to make the 2F engine). Right now I'm rebuilding the engine and putting on fuel injection. Being the red-headed stepchild to the red-headed stepchild of Jeeps/Defenders makes parts both a pain to find and extraordinarily expensive. But despite all of that, I would sooner die of starvation without a roof over my head than sell it, there really is just something about these old Toyotas that hits that perfect spot of nice enough you can drive it every day but basic enough to really engage with driving.
If you don't like land cruisers, get out. We can't be friends
This ^
hey I love them :D
Even the current gen ones.
@@Racoon-Man Same! The upcoming gen is underrated, I'm so curious of the new turbo four cylinder hybrid.
@@GR-Kevin The new one is a Prado version which isn't the normal Land Cruiser
@@jasonfreilich866 Yeah I know, but truly isn't that much smaller then our last generation one
Love those, definitely going to find one
Imagine driving down the road and seeing Ted playing with the steering wheel ☠️
I love watching your videos!
Thank you!!!
So clean. We had the 4l diesel
nice clicking sound when changing gears..almost 550 Maranello like
I have a heavily loved (but mostly watertight) BJ45 troop carrier, and totally agree with the drivability points. The diesel options are definitely cool, but they're a little more agricultural than the 2F which takes away from the "comfort" that you may have experienced. That tractor feel was definitely solved when the 70 series got direct injection. That being said I won't be complaining about 25+ MPG in a 10 passenger 40 series.
Man everytime I watch a new video from you I have a page opened up next to it to check what's for sale. Being greeted by a flat 4 on a pallet, a red Pagoda and the big "9" on that Bentley grille in the garage, wow, makes me want to turn some wrenches.
Awesome car.
Hey Tedward, great video and great car like always! I've been a fan for a while, ever since your first 1988 Porsche vid. Keep up the great work man!
Thank you!
T he Parent Trap i remember had Haley Mills,every boy's crush in the 1960's.YesI am old,Thank You very much!
Awesome vehicle...Awesome video to see
Drove one of these last year to the beach. These things drive like a tractor, fun on the beach though
Nice review Tom!😊
Absolutely Incredible Cruiser woohoo ❤
Day 28 of asking Tedward to drive the S60R (please it’s been so long since I started, also not digging these led day time running lights they feel kinda off on this car)
So many of these down under in Oz, it will be still about when the current & previous Defenders are being scrapped.LS conversions, each to their own I guess.
Great review as always! Could you also review the FJ Cruiser on the road?
I’ll have to find one!
I think out of all the 2 door boxy off-roaders the FJ40 has the most charm
amazing car
In Colombia south américa,You find fj 40 with no rust
Went from 83 fj60 (2f)to an 84 wagoneer(258 l6).
Ride on the yota was way more shitty, everything was way less refined(apart from chassis and body rigidity).
But l just didn't get tired riding it for hours straight. unlike the wagoneer.
Miss the old Sixty.
I drive a 67 FJ40 almost on a daily basis!
COOL!!! I almost never see them on the road. Lots of defenders but somehow few FJ's. I personally enjoy the FJ more
So cool!
2:29 Interior is so empty that Tedward's voice starts echoing hahah
beautiful olds..
hey ted i want to specify if the car is gas or diesel powered a lot of times i get confused
Gasoline!
@@TedwardDrives thanks id love you specify in your future videos
Hello ted, I have a few cars for you to suggest and I would dearly appreciate it if you could review them, I’ve recently noticed that you don’t review new economy cars (although I understand your reasons as they don’t attract as much views as the other cars that you usually review cause they are considered as boring)
The reason why I’m asking this is because I myself am looking for a used new car of current gens and it would be really helpful to me and many others I imagine
Thank you
I’ve done a bunch of new economy cars! Nissan Sentra and Altima definitely fit that category
@@TedwardDrives you did?
Maybe I missed them, I’ll be sure to check them out
Anyways love your vids, keep up
No granny shifting here; only double clutches.
Looks like an army vehicle or suzuki jimny.
No need to call it a defender. They are also from different periods. If you want to compare, you should refer to the k series 1 or series 2 Land Rovers
Cybertruck at 15:58
It made me puke a little bit.
The good ol' Toyota Bandeirante (its name in Brazil). Bandeirante is a tribute to the pioneers who opened paths through the vast land we now live in. The name 'Bandeirante' is a reference to the 'Bandeirantes,' who were 17th-century explorers in Brazil. These explorers, often from São Paulo, played a key role in expanding the territory of colonial Brazil by venturing into uncharted areas in search of wealth and enslaved indigenous peoples, significantly shaping the country's borders.
Great car. Great memories.
I'm currently living in Uruguay and we have a FJ40 with a Mercedes Om617 diesel engine, it was registered in Argentina and originally made for the brazilian market. That truck is a beast of a work truck for our farm
Holy macaroni
Pretty sure it has synchro gears.
It does. But they weren’t thrilled so I didn’t risk any crunches
Way cooler and nicer looking than a Defender, honestly
509 Corkery Islands
How much?!
That speedometer is in Km/h or everything looks so slow when you sit so high behind the Land Cruiser steering wheel?
Yes. I mentioned the speedo is kph twice haha
@@TedwardDrives apologies sir, watched only 1/4, rest left for the evening.
Everything is slow in an older Land Cruiser. That’s just part of the experience.
@@NomenClature-o8s Lately I started to appreciate such way of things. The fact you have to work a little bit to get to the speed and maintain it. Sadly it’s hard to use these type of cars in modern traffic.
@@JeremiBulakowski Yeah, I had an FJ60. You could measure 0-60 with a calendar.
Oh yeah...our good ol' 'Bandeirante'. The very earliest ones were gas-powered, but Toyota switched to diesels [by Mercedes-Benz!] already in the 60's or 70's...I think they used two or three versions throughout the years. Only later on, in the 90's, I think, they started using an actual Toyota diesel unit [14B].
Many people prefer the Merc engines because they make more low-range torque and, back then, had a lot more access for specialized labor and parts, due to Mercedes already been present in our market for a long time with their buses and trucks.
Don't call it a japanese defender because all of them were built because of jeep. So call it japanese jeep.
im sorry but i hate those headlights, modernisation is one thing, those are horrific
Hi,hello,Toyota,land,cruiser,very,useful,in,mountain,place,there,no,transportation,
Available,4j40,is,strong,gasoline,engine,4*4dual,🤗👍👋
Ohh we call them Macho or Machito in my country, they're usually owned by obnoxious rich dudes who like going to the beach and pretending to be badass campers
It's a great car tho and if anything they're that popular for a reason