1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Collectors Edition - Antoine C. Autosport Designs Road Test

--Black with Tan interior, Tan All weather rubber mats, Inline 6-Cylinder engine, 4-Speed automatic transmission, Rare Collector’s Edition. The Toyota Land Cruiser has become an icon of all-wheel drive and all-terrain vehicles. Toyota first developed the original BJ Series in the early 1950s as this type of all-wheel drive utility vehicles were needed for the U.S. Military stationed in Japan. Beginning in 1954, the Land Cruiser nameplate was first used starting with the Series 20 and then the Series 40 in 1960. U.S. imports began in 1963, quickly becoming Toyotas best-sellers in the U.S. during the mid-1960s. Land Cruisers were offered in various wheelbases along with many styles, including a pickup and hard and soft top configuration. Toyotas have long been known for their reliability and durability. Toyota Sold a total of 14,981 of the 1997 model year Land Cruisers. For model year 1997, 44% of the Land Cruisers were special editions. This includes both 40th and the Collector Edition. The special edition sales were 26% 40th Anniversary and 17% Collector Edition or a total 2,616 of Collector Edition models were produced. This Land Cruiser has been sympathetically restored and recently serviced, highlights include complete repaint in its original color, seat reupholstery, air conditioning service, New tires, New Shock absorbers, New Control arm Bushings, New Front driveshaft, New Radio Antenna and New audio speakers (6). In absolutely excellent condition throughout, this Land Cruiser is ready for immediate use and enjoyment, whether around town or off road adventures with comfortably seating for seven. Comes complete with Books, Tools, Jack and Service records.