1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ77 is located at our Aiken, South Carolina workshop and showroom. Car Cave imports and sells a variety of LHD 70 Series Land Cruisers, 60 Series diesels, and foreign other foreign spec Toyotas including Hilux. Walk-around video is on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/06YT1lcMKUg.

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Highlights

All-mechanical 1KZ-T 3.0L turbo-diesel

Air Conditioning

Third Row Seating

Five-speed manual

Limited slip rear diff

Overview

The KZJ77 is one of the most refined vintage Land Cruisers in the 70-series lineage and extremely difficult to find. We routinely see the KZ77 LHD European models listed for over 30,000 Euros with major rust issues. A chance like this does not come to market often! A coil sprung radius arm suspension was a huge step over leaf springs, and they had a number of unique features added to the interior, such as the “active comfort” suspension seats. They’re also set up for three row comfort for seven to eight people, despite being a little shorter and more compact than the typical long-wheelbase Troopy. And then you stack a turbocharged 3.0L 1KZ-T 3.0L diesel with a five-speed R150F manual behind it, with Toyota’s venerable two-speed VF2A transfer case, and you’ve got a bulletproof platform for a build.

This particular KZJ77 was just awoken from long term storage. We did a quick 30 point inspection of the systems to make sure the Land Cruiser starts, drives, has functional AC and stops. The service work totaled over $5K and included rebuilding the turbo, AC system, changed the oil, fuel filter, drained and flushed the fuel system. The techs in our shop also diagnosed the blinkers, tail lights, horn, headlamps, and removed an aftermarket alarm system to make sure all were working properly. We replaced a few lug nuts, the battery, battery hold down, installed new battery cables, and repaired the front seat mounts. The power windows are not currently working and we did not dive into making the repairs. Other known defects are the key only starts the vehicle and unlocks the rear cargo door, it does not work on the driver or passenger doors. The team has been driving this Land Cruiser but we recommend doing a full mechanical review prior to daily driving or any long distance road trips. Contact us for an inspection report and service history.

The body is finished in a shade similar to the factory Dark Emerald Pearl (Code 6M1) but appears to be without the pearl in the paint. It is in good shape all around with a respray in the past. Our walk around video has an in-depth analysis of the paint and quality. The interior is clean and rather tidy for a 32 year old Cruiser but does show wear in places.

Upgrades and Features

3.0L 1KZ-T Turbo Diesel 2,982cc Single Overhead Cam

5-Speed Manual

Coil Spring Suspension

Limited Slip Rear Differential

Third Row Seating

Air Conditioning

31×10.50×15 Oynx Mud Tires

6-Spoke Factory Chrome Wheels

AVM Manual Front Hubs

Slick Top

Running Boards

Pop-out Rear Windows

Suspension Seats

Push Button 4WD

Floor Shift Low Range

Rear Tire Carrier with Full Size Spare

Tilt Steering Wheel

Rear Defrost

Rear Wiper

Floor-Shift Hi/Low Transfer Case

Altimeter

Thermometer

Power Windows (non-functional)

Power Locks

Power Mirrors (Passenger non-functional)

Barn Doors

Trailer Nato Hook

Chrome Bumpers

Advance Idle Control

12V Cig Lighter In-Dash

3 Ash Trays

Underneath is more of the same, overall good condition with no obvious signs of past accident repair. This 70 Series runs the 8-inch diffs with 4.556:1 gears and a limited slip, according to its G975 axle code. Also unique to the Euro-spec versions is that the 1KZ-T is non-EGR with a mechanical injection pump, eliminating a potential failure point from an aging ECU or emissions system.

We’ve had requests in the past to offer one of these rare Land Cruisers at the best price possible, and now’s your chance to pick one out of our lot before we did a complete reconditioning. A nice driver quality Cruiser that will need some more love before making it a daily driver or road trip warrior.

Body Data Plate Information:

Model: KZJ77LV MNX

C/TR/A/TM: 6M1 FA10 G975 R150F

Plant/Built: A11 – Honsha Plant, Toyota City, Aichi Perfecture, Japan

Year: 05/1993–03/1996

Manufacture Month: 08/1993

Sales Region: General

Frame: KZJ77

Grade: LX

Body: HT

Model: Land Cruiser 70

Engine: 1KZ-T

Driver’s Position: LHD

Fuel Induction: Diesel

Color Code: 6M1 Dark Emerald Pearl

Trim Code: FA10 Fabric Grey Moon Mist

Axle Code: G975 – 8″ Limited Slip, 4.222:1 Ratio

Transmission Code: R150 – Manual 5-Speed

At Car Cave, we believe that a driven vehicle is a healthy vehicle. Some of our vehicles might have a few extra miles than the published number as we regularly drive our inventory. For further information, please call us at (803) 262-4742.