1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 VX Limited

Nationwide shipping support available. Remote paperwork can be completed through DocuSign after wire payment. Title and documents are mailed with tracking. Buyer arranges and pays for transport directly through our recommended dispatcher or any carrier/broker of their choice. No dealer fees, no doc fees, and no hidden add-ons. Reasonable offers are welcome. Financing options may be available through LightStream, J.J. Best Banc & Co., Woodside Credit, and others. EN ROUTE TO LINCOLNTON, NC ETA TO LINCOLNTON: NOVEMBER 2026 AS-LANDED PRICE: $35,000 This is a late-production Japanese-market 80 Series Land Cruiser VX Limited, and it checks a lot of the boxes that make the FZJ80 one of Toyota’s most desirable classic 4x4s: the legendary 4.5-liter 1FZ-FE inline-six, full-time four-wheel drive with low range, body-on-frame construction, a highly equipped VX Limited interior, and the unmistakable wide-body 80 Series stance. Mileage: 121,824 km / 76,141 miles One of the biggest selling points for a U.S. buyer is what sits under the hood. The 4.5L DOHC 24-valve 1FZ-FE inline-six is not an obscure Japan-only engine. The FZJ80 was also sold in the United States, and the same engine family powered the U.S.-market Land Cruiser as well as the Lexus LX 450. That gives this JDM example a major advantage over many imports when it comes to parts availability, specialist knowledge, and long-term ownership support. Toyota's Japanese-market specification rated the 1FZ-FE at 215 PS with 373 Nm of torque. The VX Limited was one of the premium specifications of the Japanese 80 Series. This truck combines serious off-road hardware with the kind of comfort equipment that made the 80 Series equally at home on long highway trips. Inside you get gray leather seating, a wood-and-leather steering wheel, wood-grain interior trim, cruise control, automatic climate control, power accessories, and an upgraded touchscreen multimedia/navigation unit. It also retains the classic 80 Series full-time 4WD system and high/low-range transfer case, making this a real body-on-frame Land Cruiser rather than simply a vintage luxury SUV. The transfer-case lever is clearly visible in the interior photos. Factory specification for this FZJ80G configuration is full-time 4WD with a four-speed automatic. There are also useful upgrades already fitted. An Old Man Emu steering damper is visible underneath the truck along with aftermarket suspension components, a worthwhile addition on an 80 Series intended to actually be driven and used. The truck retains its rear-mounted full-size spare, running boards, wide factory fender flares, roof rails, and the rugged two-tone VX Limited exterior appearance. What makes this particular Land Cruiser especially compelling is the combination of late-production FZJ80 specification, VX Limited equipment, usable mileage, and U.S.-familiar mechanicals. For someone who wants an 80 Series that still feels distinctly JDM without creating unnecessary headaches for parts and servicing in America, this is a very strong configuration. Highlights: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Limited FZJ80G chassis Frame number: FZJ80 4.5L 1FZ-FE DOHC 24-valve inline-six Approximately 215 PS factory Japanese-market output 4-speed automatic transmission Full-time 4WD High/low-range transfer case 121,825 km / approximately 76,141 miles Right-hand drive Late-production 80 Series VX Limited specification Gray leather interior Wood-and-leather steering wheel Wood-grain interior trim Cruise control Automatic climate control Power accessories Aftermarket touchscreen multimedia/navigation system Old Man Emu steering damper Aftermarket suspension components Factory wide fender flares Side steps/running boards Roof rails Rear-mounted full-size spare Spacious three-row SUV layout Same 1FZ-FE engine family familiar from U.S.-market FZJ80 Land Cruisers and Lexus LX 450s Excellent U.S. parts and specialist support compared with many Japan-only drivetrains The 80 Series has earned its reputation because it sits at a particularly desirable point in Land Cruiser history: old-school heavy-duty construction and mechanical capability combined with enough comfort to make one genuinely enjoyable on the road. This VX Limited adds the JDM specification and equipment that U.S.-market trucks never received while retaining a drivetrain that American Land Cruiser shops already know very well. At $35,000 as-landed, this is an opportunity to get a late-production, gasoline-powered JDM VX Limited without having to source, purchase, export, ship, clear, and title one yourself. JDMCarolinas.com Instagram: @jdmcarolinas Phone/Text: (919) 972-8278 Sales Rep: Jaylen Mitchell (704) 728-5923 Jaylen Email: mitchell.jaylenm@gmail.com Sales Rep: Samuel Stern (828) 639-7362 Samuel Email: samsternjdmcarolinas@gmail.com Email: contact@jdmcarolinas.com ETA TO LINCOLNTON: NOVEMBER 2026