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1978 Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 12, 2026.

$9,350Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,350, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Toyota Land Cruiser
Generation
Land Cruiser 40 Series
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
FJ40277176
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 496 comparable sales, 151% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$21,000 to $40,625
Median$29,000
Sales behind it496Likely

From 496 sales of the Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series or Land Cruiser 55 Series in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,000 and $40,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Ex-Robbie Wolfe 5.7L-Powered 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$36,555
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$21,000
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40Bring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2026$87,000
1978 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ40 CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$35,000
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$27,000
1978 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ40 CUSTOM SUV FORMERLY OWNED BY BARRY GIBBBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$47,000
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40Bring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$29,000
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 PickupBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2026$13,500