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1981 Toyota BJ-40 Land Cruiser

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 11, 2026.

$49,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $45,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Toyota Land Cruiser
Generation
Land Cruiser 40 Series
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
BJ40046300
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 731 comparable sales, 10% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,000 to $40,889
Median$29,000
Sales behind it731Likely

From 731 sales of the Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series or Land Cruiser 60 Series in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,000 and $40,889.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Toyota FJ-40 Land CruiserMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$65,000
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40Bring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$8,100
1981 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ40Barrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$25,000
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40Bring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2026$16,338
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40Bring a Trailer, March 3, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 3, 2026$30,500
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 PickupCars & Bids, Jan. 9, 2026Cars & BidsJan. 9, 2026$20,250
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43Bring a Trailer, Dec. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 29, 2025$32,500
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 DieselBring a Trailer, Nov. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 24, 2025$27,000