Highlights: – 3.0-litre four-cylinder engine, diesel, manual transmission – Body in white redone, welded and freshly painted – Brake system, suspension and bearings repaired or exchanged – New rims and tyres – German technical inspection valid until April 2028, according to the seller The private seller offers for sale this 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40, powered by a 3.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission. The 40 Series Land Cruiser was built for more than two decades and earned a reputation around the world for its simple construction and its ability to cover rough ground, which has made the short-wheelbase hardtop one of the most recognisable classic off-roaders. This example is finished in mustard yellow with a white roof, a rear-mounted spare wheel and 4 Wheel Drive badging. The seller describes the vehicle as original and reports that the body shell was redone and welded and then freshly painted. The brake system, including the drums and wheel cylinders, was repaired, the suspension and bearings were exchanged, and the rims and tyres are new. Photographs of the work in progress, including the engine components, brake parts and the underbody, accompany the listing. Inside, the vehicle has grey vinyl front seats with fold-up rear seating and a simple instrument cluster. The seller states that the German technical inspection was carried out and is valid until April 2028. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a German registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more