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Toyota Land Cruiser

55 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 1967–1980

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.3
  • 1980 No changes recorded.

Sources

  1. Hagerty FJ55 buyer's guide
  2. Toyota Newsroom (seven decades)
  3. IH8MUD (FJ55 buying tips)