55 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 1967–1980

What it came with

• 3.9L inline-six¹

  125 hp (F) · 1967–1974

• 4.2L inline-six^1,2

  135 hp (2F) · 1975–1980

Transmissions

3-speed manual (1967–1974)¹, 4-speed manual (1975–1980)^1,2

Drivetrains

Part-time 4WD¹

Trims

Four-door wagon^1,3

• Model codes: J50 and J55 series; FJ55 in North America^4,5
• Tailgate: Hinged at the bottom, with a power window that retracts into it. The only US Land Cruiser wagon without a lift-up hatch^1,3
• Nickname: Iron Pig, for the two-tone snout¹
• Wheelbase: 16 in longer than the 40 Series²

Year by year

• 1967 New model, built as a four-door wagon, with the 3.9L six and a 3-speed manual.^1,2
• 1968 No changes recorded.
• 1969 No changes recorded.
• 1970 No changes recorded.
• 1971 No changes recorded.
• 1972 Revised side marker lights.¹
• 1973 No changes recorded.
• 1974 No changes recorded.
• 1975 The 4.2L 2F six and a 4-speed manual replace the 3.9L and the 3-speed. A domed hood and new front turn signals come with them.^1,2
• 1976 No changes recorded.
• 1977 No changes recorded.
• 1978 Rear lamps moved lower, with the turn signals built in.¹
• 1979 A catalytic converter, and air conditioning and power steering offered, by owners' accounts.⁶
• 1980 No changes recorded.