1974-1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) Hard top
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
1,184 sold at auction, median $32,500. 2,205 total results tracked from 19 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The (J40) Hard top generation of the Toyota Land Cruiser (1974-1983) has been offered 2,205 times at auction. 1,184 of those found buyers, at a median of $32,500.
Prices range from $7 to $246,691, with the middle 50% of sales falling between $22,500 and $44,313.
The market remains active: 257 auction results in the past 12 months, 182 of which were successful sales.
Auction volume has softened, with 182 sales in the past 12 months versus 183 previously.
Of 2,205 auction appearances, 503 did not sell, for an unsold rate of 23%. This is typical for the collector market.
2 distinct variants of the 1974-1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) Hard top have appeared at auction.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Acc Auctions, Barrett-Jackson, and Bring a Trailer, plus 16 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
2,205
Sold Count
1,184
Unsold Count
503
Median Price
$32,500
P25
$22,500
P75
$44,313
Low Sale
$7
High Sale
$246,691
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1983 Toyota FJ-45 Land Cruiser | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1983 Toyota FJ-45 Land Cruiser | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $8,400 | Sold |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1979 Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $24,675 | Sold |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $23,100 | Sold |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $49,088 | Sold |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1978 Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Beautifully Restored - Great RHD Example | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 3F-Powered 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $17,850 | Sold |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $39,375 | Sold |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 31-Years-Owned 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $52,500 | Sold |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $47,513 | Sold |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $43,575 | Sold |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Fuel-Injected 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Troopy 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $73,500 | Sold |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | Cars & Bids | $15,750 | Sold |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $47,250 | Sold |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 | Bring a Trailer | $45,150 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 3.0 D (80 Hp) 4WD | 30-d-80-hp-4wd-3750 |
| 4.2 (135 Hp) 4WD | 42-135-hp-4wd-3752 |
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.