My Dream FZJ80 Land Cruiser A.K.A. The 80 Series We Never Got In the US

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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  Рік тому +3

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  • @nathanchinapen7684
    @nathanchinapen7684 Рік тому +116

    Here in Guyana, I know of an 80 series Land Cruiser owned by the Guyana Forestry Commission that has been running tough jungle roads every day for 25+ years. It has its original motor and doesn't even have a radiator fan and yet it still works. Absolutely beastly machines

    • @chubbs2484
      @chubbs2484 Рік тому +5

      I work at an auction yard and we get all sorts of land cruisers come through with crazy low miles. One came in yesterday, hzj79 ute with 67000km on the clock

    • @sharpiefatah3657
      @sharpiefatah3657 Рік тому +4

      Isn't 79 series still sale on their

    • @AWK007
      @AWK007 Рік тому

      @@sharpiefatah3657 yes it is

    • @aydenmowatt4079
      @aydenmowatt4079 Рік тому +1

      you must mean the Cruiser Land and not a Land Cruiser then

    • @sharpiefatah3657
      @sharpiefatah3657 Рік тому

      @@aydenmowatt4079 what??

  • @Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga
    @Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga Рік тому +5

    In my country ( Venezuela ) you still could get a brand new 80 series up until I believe 2006-2007 somewhere around those years.

  • @jakeofallterrains9048
    @jakeofallterrains9048 Рік тому +44

    Fun Fact: All 80 Series are pre-wired for the aux fuel tank.
    (Notice the plug at the center of the rear harness on your 80 frame.)

    • @guerrinlove69
      @guerrinlove69 Рік тому +4

      In the middle of repairing my 80 and now that I know this, I will definitely look into doing that. Thanks for the info, I never realized

  • @freakyjord2025
    @freakyjord2025 Рік тому +9

    It wasn’t until college that I realized my parents drove what I would desire in my garage today. My mom drove a 1988 190E 2.3 while my dad drove a 1993 FJ80 in Medium Red Pearl which I learned to drive in. Wish I used my college loan to keep that Land Cruiser

  • @bluejayfabrications2216
    @bluejayfabrications2216 Рік тому +19

    80s are held in high regard in Australia you can tell by the resale prices
    I find it odd that a manual petrol barn doord 80 is such a novelty
    That would be known locally as a poverty pack bar the flash rear air con
    I have a 94, 80 series gxl turbo diesel with 760k on the clock honestly i went into a dealership looking at new 4wds and walked out thinking i how good i actually have it in my 80

  • @JuanHernandez-pz2mx
    @JuanHernandez-pz2mx Рік тому +5

    I drive a '94 FJZ80 with factory lockers, it's barely going to hit 200k this summer and I love everything about it!

    • @Toyota4Life
      @Toyota4Life Рік тому

      What are the downsides about it?

  • @rhystekely5622
    @rhystekely5622 Рік тому +13

    Hope you're going to spend some time when you come to Australia checking out our 4x4 culture. I'm sure you'll be excited to see the Japanese stuff we got down here.

  • @THElegoBUILDER5825
    @THElegoBUILDER5825 Рік тому +16

    We have two HDJ80's in our shop right now, swapping in a rebuilt 1HD-FT into the one (which might I add is an Italian import with a manual) and dealing with a snapped timing belt on the second. Love to see all the cruisers in and out of our shop. Looking at a 40 series and a 79 side by side in the back right now

    • @KiyaWarrior
      @KiyaWarrior Рік тому +1

      Nice profile picture friend, lmao.

  • @mikeblinov1316
    @mikeblinov1316 Рік тому +7

    11:50 TLC80 Last solid front axle - Incorrect. TLC 105 had front/rear Solid axle, last one with both solid axles. TLC 100/200/300 series- IFS front axle

  • @mcbedeakin
    @mcbedeakin Рік тому +6

    In Australia this series is called an FZJ80. They come with a 1fz-fe hence FZJ80. Unless it was a play on the name FJ Company.

  • @Dan-dx9qu
    @Dan-dx9qu Рік тому +10

    These were big in Australia back in the day! Great 4WD

  • @89si49
    @89si49 Рік тому +5

    Nice find!! I love these early ‘90s Toyota’s and this one with a manual transmission 👍👍

  • @michaeldecastro8262
    @michaeldecastro8262 Рік тому +9

    That Land cruiser 80 series was locally released here in the Philippines (LHD) in 1996-97 as a manual diesel only engine (1hdt). I think it has more grunt than the 1fz carb type engine. It has the same rear barn yard doors & dual a/c system. The only difference is that the front passenger seat here is a bench type seat & the 3rd row seats are also bench type with the passengers facing each other. It also has factory electronic locking diffs for the front & rear diffs as a standard & not an option from the factory. There are some few preserved surviving ones here but most probably the owners wouldn’t sell it.

    • @doggothedog7744
      @doggothedog7744 Рік тому +1

      Precisely. Wider flares and mud flaps btw.

    • @michaeldecastro8262
      @michaeldecastro8262 Рік тому +2

      @@doggothedog7744 If Larry Chen is intrested in looking for one, it would be better fod him to look here in the Philippines because in my opinion PH version of the 80 series is better than the South Akerican Version. He just need to look for a good restored one that was restored by a reputable shop here in the Philippines.

    • @DTun-yt1bz
      @DTun-yt1bz Рік тому

      ​@@doggothedog7744 the diesel is so much better. No comparison

    • @doggothedog7744
      @doggothedog7744 Рік тому

      @@michaeldecastro8262 fr. asides from the 24valve head, rear aircon and thicker 4 link lower bars... The Ph version is definitely the one to get. Not to mention the chrome accents, thinner side molding and yes IT'S LHD!

    • @johankhadka7157
      @johankhadka7157 Рік тому

      Isn't fzj80 efi

  • @MrTimstaaa
    @MrTimstaaa Рік тому +9

    Hey Larry. I've got one in Australia. Purchased brand new in 1995. It is a limited edition blue marlin number 425 out of 500 with only 43,000 km on the clock sitting in a garage and when you open the door it still smells like a brand new car.

    • @guerrinlove69
      @guerrinlove69 Рік тому +1

      You sound like a corvette owner 😂

    • @MrTimstaaa
      @MrTimstaaa Рік тому +2

      @@guerrinlove69 🤣🤣🤣

  • @portcruiser
    @portcruiser Рік тому +3

    This is not a 1991 FZJ80 as stated by the owner , unless it is heavily modified and not original ! The front grille with the Toyota logo , and this dash style , started January 1995 .The 16" wheels , wider wheel arches and mud flaps , started August 1992 , together with the bigger brakes . Anyway , a beautiful 80 .

  • @DextersVloguhtory
    @DextersVloguhtory Рік тому +1

    My dad owned one. He loved it. I drove it a few times. Now he has land cruiser 200.

  • @felipeochoa1662
    @felipeochoa1662 4 місяці тому

    that landcruiser is the most beautiful model from all the versions build in the the 90s. key cool things: barn doors, spare tire in the back , Manual transmission! and the 4.5 liter engine and this one was manufactured in Japan

  • @HoonTV
    @HoonTV Рік тому +4

    Had mine for 15 years. Love it

  • @RickSeigmund01
    @RickSeigmund01 Рік тому

    I own a 1996 80 series. Gotta say, i love ALL of your videos, but this was one of my favorites!

  • @jcmend
    @jcmend Рік тому

    I am from Colombia and I loved this this video! so cool! I get excited when I see these Land Cruisers or the FJ40s here in the US and some of them even with the Colombian plates!

  • @ChimenyDust
    @ChimenyDust Рік тому +2

    I love these. Im currently swapping a 1fzfe from these cars to my 240. Keeping awd 😎

  • @agungcahyanugraha1516
    @agungcahyanugraha1516 Рік тому +2

    Wow ... amaze with the condition and very well maintenance. For me and other TLC enthusiast, TLC 80 series still the last capable and functional SUV of Toyota. Its combined strong ladder frame and solid axle powered by diesel engine and manual transmission are the best and must have item on TLC.

  • @adamtoepfer131
    @adamtoepfer131 Рік тому +2

    You mention this is the last of the solid front axle trucks. But considering you are looking at a non US model 80. Consider also the non US model 105. It was a solid front axle truck. Even had an option for rear doors just like this. Option for 1FZ or 1HZ.
    Definitely a truck worth looking at if you like this one.

  • @CACressida
    @CACressida Рік тому +4

    FZJ80 5MT, triple locked with factory winch, dual ACs, refrigerator console and dual fuel tanks are everywhere in the middle east. Also the UZJ100 V8 with a 5mt double locked and all the same goodies are also everywhere in the middle east. You can even find GRJ200 LCs with a 5MT and double locked in the middle east. Toyota killed the manual Land Cruiser with the 300.

  • @nathanhickeyhickey8693
    @nathanhickeyhickey8693 Рік тому

    Just driven for coffee in My beautiful 93 D model Hzj80 makes me smile without fail !

  • @chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883

    wow and the rear ac clear tunnels helps to defrost also... so innovative for the time

  • @jeepsterc104
    @jeepsterc104 Рік тому +1

    I remember my dad saying "one day we will have one of those Land Cruiser (80)" as we saw one driving down the road. We have one and some.

  • @ozroad
    @ozroad Рік тому +9

    105 series was the last true solid axle. essentially its a 100 series shell on a 80 series chasis. same driveline, engine and brakes as the 80. just thought id correct you there larry. come to Australia and you will see them everywhere

  • @asadmo
    @asadmo Рік тому

    I've got one of these manual 2wd/4wd triple locked. GX with sunroof and dual air con. Will change the engine to 1HDT though from 1FZF.

  • @stigzinn7751
    @stigzinn7751 9 місяців тому

    Waooo such a fantastic car. I experienced the LC 80 series back in early 1990’ with UN spec. in Costa Rica. It has been on my mind ever since. 🙏😁

  • @juan.chaparro
    @juan.chaparro Рік тому +1

    Hey Larry great to see you in Colombia 🇨🇴 !!

  • @realitykicksin8755
    @realitykicksin8755 Рік тому +1

    Drove these in Abu Dhabi ... wonderful and strong.

  • @ella785
    @ella785 Рік тому

    The engraving of the plate number was also practiced here in the Philippines. Really was an effective deterrent.

  • @ezuniga26
    @ezuniga26 Рік тому +2

    I have one 80 series here in Colombia 100% original 5 speed Manual.

  • @jbroer4782
    @jbroer4782 Рік тому

    The same model with beige color was my first LC 80 series I had ever jumped in for drive in 1998. A car belong to my boss. Mix feeling because I grew with my father company car FJ40 short chassis red color.
    2 decade later in 2019, I bought 1999 LC100 series with leaking radiator and cooling water in oil however still managed to drive it for 5000km without any issue. Learning to solving the problem led me understand what needs to fix after buying 2nd car 100series.
    Now drive 100 dan 200 series. This car is baddas and robust

  • @asherjones1
    @asherjones1 Рік тому

    I have a 96 80s series with a dealer installed trd supercharger and it is just a monster the original motor is going on 300k miles and still morks perfect

  • @jusezava
    @jusezava Рік тому +1

    Colombian land cruisers are crazy nice.. my uncle had one in the 90s it was stolen supposedly taken by either narcs or guerrilla. They call it la burbuja bc they have a bubble looking design.

  • @TheKatWeasel
    @TheKatWeasel Рік тому +1

    These have really become a cult classic here in the UK, but they are in such rough shape compared to this. Similarly manuals are equally as rare regardless of the motor being petrol or diesel. If I was to be in a position to get a 90s SUV it would only ever be the series 80 Land Cruiser!
    Also I never realised in these others places they etched the plate on the exterior, my E36 has all original etched glass but Europe didn’t do any other parts!

  • @MagaliRabasse-gg4yw
    @MagaliRabasse-gg4yw 8 місяців тому

    The noise of this car ! And everything in it ! You are lucky ! 😉

  • @NKPGarage
    @NKPGarage Рік тому

    What a beast of a truck. Wish we got the manual here in the US.

  • @CDFarmer
    @CDFarmer Рік тому +3

    1FZF engine= carburetor…..
    lots of cool, non-USA features

  • @laststopliquorstore5492
    @laststopliquorstore5492 4 місяці тому

    What a great video !!!!

  • @misterjimmy81
    @misterjimmy81 Рік тому +2

    This land cruiser needs to be at JCCS in Oct.

  • @gvr4_colombia675
    @gvr4_colombia675 Рік тому

    hell yea larry in colombia!!! smart man ahead of the curve!!

  • @williammarcnguyen
    @williammarcnguyen Рік тому

    Everytime I see these cars on the street, especially in good condition, I always turn my head. I always consider the 80s series here in my country is forgotten gem since many of them were left on the side of the street or were sold for cheapsake.

  • @ranazoik
    @ranazoik Рік тому +1

    7:41 no. HDJ81 using a reguler split tail, but using mount a rear spare

  • @asuarez1985
    @asuarez1985 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful Land Cruiser

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Рік тому

    Nice find

  • @tuanas458
    @tuanas458 4 місяці тому

    That thing is sick!

  • @williamdrijver4141
    @williamdrijver4141 Рік тому

    Very impressive! But maybe even nicer is the 4.2 liter inline six diesel version. Absolute dreamcar. If you can find a good one..

  • @captriskybiscuits8785
    @captriskybiscuits8785 Рік тому +1

    MANNNNN I love these. I want one so bad

  • @nomad_tho
    @nomad_tho Рік тому +3

    Larry, if you ever need someone in Aus to source/inspect/send you cruiser parts (assuming you dont have someone already), I'd be more than happy to help you out. I live in central queensland Aus, which is pretty central when it comes to cruiser parts

    • @nomad_tho
      @nomad_tho Рік тому

      And I own a turbo HZJ105 myself :P

  • @paulohlsen3332
    @paulohlsen3332 Рік тому +1

    One of the vehicles I regretted selling 80 series 1hd-ft, 5 speed manual in VX trim

  • @PlaNkie1993
    @PlaNkie1993 Рік тому

    I love this cruiser, we have them in South Africa

  • @kateotoole6690
    @kateotoole6690 Рік тому +1

    Best 4WD Ever Built!

  • @chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883

    wow this looks awsome

  • @eliascabezas5598
    @eliascabezas5598 9 місяців тому

    Yesterday I saw one just like this in Ecuador for sale (36k USD) with 37k miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely stunning, I know it would worth a lot in the US

  • @mariumrajah
    @mariumrajah 11 місяців тому

    We had the 80 series in Pakistan 🇵🇰 back in 2001 it was a 1996 VXlimited 4.2 TD.
    It was excellent motor .

  • @nadheershah4211
    @nadheershah4211 Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @Filmpilot
    @Filmpilot 6 місяців тому

    I absolutely love my 94.

  • @felixspiess
    @felixspiess Рік тому +1

    I suppose this unit is locally-built by Sofasa (Colombian CKD assembler for Toyota and others)? Any differences and options that are unique to Colombia vs Japan-built cars?

  • @joshdobson2737
    @joshdobson2737 Рік тому +5

    I wonder how many of these went straight to the UN before the public even got a chance?!?

  • @GoonieLord
    @GoonieLord Рік тому +1

    Old Land Cruiser with a manual will never die you'll be in the ground before it will

  • @FofoSolis
    @FofoSolis Рік тому +1

    Hey buddy nice video!!! But there are some mistakes when he is telling you about the year of the car, that dash is from 1995-1997, also the grill, they must have changed that because its a carb engine not the fuel injection, also when you were talking about the rear ac, it only blows cold air from a different evaporator and blower located in that corner, its a separate unit from the front one, you can have the front one on or the rear one on independently. Im telling you because I own a 1994 HZJ80 with dual ac.

    • @asadmo
      @asadmo Рік тому +1

      Yes sir! This is a 96 Dashboard and front grille.

  • @lwclark
    @lwclark 6 місяців тому

    FJ Company should bring this to the lone star Land Cruiser roundup in March and the solid axle summit in the summer.

  • @PatrickRich
    @PatrickRich Рік тому +4

    What an odd collections of parts. Its a 91 but has a 93+ dash and the 16 inch wheels with I assume is the FF axles and discs. It's a 1FZ motor, but it's the 1FZ-F, not FE (its carb). Rear AC, Factory tire swing, sub tank, barn doors. Wacky.

  • @hirofujiwara1311
    @hirofujiwara1311 Рік тому +1

    The 80 and 70 series were over engineered so it's an investment for today. Having this car is like you depend your life on it whenever you are on or off road. Hence why I have a HDJ80 with. It's my ship that I can depend on.

  • @ChrisKuni
    @ChrisKuni Рік тому

    I love the 80 Series, too.^^ Quite my favorite on nearly the same level like the LC 200 V8 Diesel of the 00's, that's like a road castle.😃😁🥰
    But it's possible to get hands on a LC 80 in a condition like that. Best pool to fish today is Japan were the variaty of all LC models is the hightest including best conditions.^^
    Prices vary very much from cheap over fair up too 'are you kidding' you can get all you want.😘🤩

  • @laminebadik7904
    @laminebadik7904 9 місяців тому

    I love this car

  • @digitalprisoner
    @digitalprisoner Рік тому +1

    Enjoy your stay in Colombia!

  • @electrikoptik
    @electrikoptik Рік тому +3

    The part where Larry mentions that the rear mounted spare has a purpose to make room for sub fuel tank is not true. 80-series without rear mounted spare also had sub fuel tank.

    • @portcruiser
      @portcruiser Рік тому

      And in some markets ( Africa and Gulf Council Countries ) they had dual tanks and two spare tires .

    • @babangkece4548
      @babangkece4548 10 місяців тому

      exactly this got me confused at first, because where i live (Indonesia), the top trim (VX-R and VX-Limited) had dual tanks while retains the liftgate😅
      the barn doors (dual doors) is kinda rare here because it must have been an aussie spec brought by third party importers as Toyota Indonesia never officially sold a J80 with barn doors

  • @vc316
    @vc316 Рік тому +2

    this is my dream car!

  • @ggwp9317
    @ggwp9317 Рік тому

    Best suv ever
    Reliable
    Look cool
    Fun to drive
    And come with antithief features

  • @chaseteter
    @chaseteter Рік тому +4

    “There’s so many little things.” They’re called quirks and features Larry!

  • @wella8169
    @wella8169 Рік тому

    So many of these here in South Africa

  • @stevenparker6415
    @stevenparker6415 Рік тому

    very cool

  • @mrmu6501
    @mrmu6501 Рік тому

    Aus and nz would blow your mind

  • @izzwafiadile5809
    @izzwafiadile5809 Рік тому +1

    Damnn 80 series is my fav

  • @Quackerrr1232
    @Quackerrr1232 3 місяці тому

    Being from Australia and having these everywhere, I always saw them as a 40yo to retirement age man’s car. They’d never use them for anymore than driving around the streets and would usually be kinda ugly pigs of 4wds. Only now am I coming around to the legend of the 80

  • @HatemSadoon
    @HatemSadoon Рік тому

    8:09 not true, in GCC we use to have the extended range fuel tank with either chassis mount spare tire or dual spare tires (door mounted and chassis mounted at the same time)

  • @rustyshackleford2525
    @rustyshackleford2525 Рік тому +1

    Nice truck! But a manual 95 isuzu bighorn might give it a run for it's money. Looks and off road ability... Just my opinion. G whip anyway, all the Japanese SUVs are gold

  • @Krnnerdboy
    @Krnnerdboy Рік тому +1

    Currently shopping for a car in nicaragua where i live 3 month out of the year. I have a hilux 3.0 manual for the company car and am looking for a good condtion 80 as my personal. They are hard to find in good condition, if my search fails i am buying a raptor

  • @s.mhamzanaqvi1880
    @s.mhamzanaqvi1880 Рік тому

    They continued to produce these for the south American market till 2008.

  • @danielhonkialeechan9744
    @danielhonkialeechan9744 Рік тому

    And we are full of manual lc80 in Colombia

  • @j.reddout
    @j.reddout Рік тому

    All hail the 80.

  • @allankujor2094
    @allankujor2094 Рік тому +1

    land cruisers are the best

  • @rahulkalra8989
    @rahulkalra8989 Рік тому

    OMG! Another Unicorn!

  • @TougeMonSter3
    @TougeMonSter3 Рік тому

    Have plenty of these in Colombia

  • @ManuelHernandez-rc5tr
    @ManuelHernandez-rc5tr Рік тому

    where was assembled this unit? Japan or Colombia?

  • @janvincentmercado8570
    @janvincentmercado8570 Рік тому +1

    still my dream car...

  • @ppha7665
    @ppha7665 Рік тому

    Wow that's a beaut!

  • @cesarvandewoestyne6354
    @cesarvandewoestyne6354 7 місяців тому

    Hi everyone,
    I would like to know the name of the company that restored this fzj80 thanks !

  • @ilikeyoutube8699
    @ilikeyoutube8699 Рік тому

    niceeee

  • @carlosruelas8781
    @carlosruelas8781 Рік тому +2

    Take it to ToyotaFest at Long Beach

  • @medardoortiz9674
    @medardoortiz9674 Рік тому

    I have an 75 and 97 Toyota land cruiser it's the best SUVs in the world

  • @4xhoser
    @4xhoser Рік тому

    Godamn I love Toyotas 😍👌🤘🇨🇦

  • @sbrkwc
    @sbrkwc Рік тому

    Can you share the Colombian Landcruiser vendor info?

  • @anas.ahmed881
    @anas.ahmed881 6 місяців тому

    Larry some of your information is incorrect, the rear ac has a separate blower same like a 200, secondly the sub tank is not where the spare tire goes underneath, that space is for the dual spare wheel, you can put a second spare wheel underneath.

  • @AbhishekSharma-sc7ki
    @AbhishekSharma-sc7ki Рік тому

    *FZJ80. Toyota "jeep" 80 series with a 1FZ engine. I was looking for a 2JZ swapped Landcruiser hehe