The FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser is widely regarded as one of the most capable off-roaders ever built, so what could possibly be better? A restored and upgraded one owned by Tom Hanks, that’s what.
The truck is listed for auction on Bonhams, where it’s being offered without reserve. As mentioned before, this Land Cruiser was owned by Tom Hanks, and as such features his signature on the dashboard. He commissioned it to be composed both on and off road, and the tasteful upgrades it features are reflective of that.
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The body is finished in Rustic Green and features a beefier stance thanks to Old Man Emu Shocks and a set of Toyo Open Country tires on its chrome wheels. The truck also features Warn front hubs, power brakes and steering, and a steering damper. There’s also center-facing folding seats in the rear, a roof rack, and a rear-mounted spare that matches the other four tires.
The interior has been fitted with additional amenities, which include things like an aftermarket air conditioning to complement the factory heater and a Sony AM/FM/cassette stereo with extra speakers. Curiously, the Land Cruiser also features a set of power operated Porsche high-back seats, which are upholstered in black leather. It’s worth noting, though, that the original seats are also included, and they’re finished in a grey leatherette.
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Last but not least, in place of the original engine sits a 4.3-liter GM Vortec V6 that was inspected and meets CARB emissions standards. The powerplant features sequential port injection, and is good for 180 hp (182 PS / 134 kW) to all four wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission, which is also sourced from GM. That might not sound like much, but it’s actually 47 hp (48 PS / 35 kW) more than even the top engine offered for the FJ40 at the time.
Given this vehicle’s appeal, even aside from its celebrity status, we expect it to sell for a pretty penny. And it seems Bonhams does too, as they’re estimating it’ll go for around $75,000-$125,000 (£55,000-91,000).
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