Toyota FJ40 parts return to market.

The world might be edging towards greater electric vehicle adoption, but the fact remains – all classic and collectable cars, are petrol- or diesel-powered.

And for those enthusiast owners, who are committed to actually using their classic vehicles, parts availability becomes an issue.

Sourcing low-volume parts, made to original specification, can be disastrously expensive. Mercedes-Benz was the first large automotive brand to start supplying ‘continuation’ parts, for its classic car customers.

Toyota might not have as many classic models and variants as Mercedes-Benz, but it is recognizing the issuefor Land Cruiser owners.

The original FJ40 series Land Cruisers are highly coveted – and used. That means that parts demand is real, as some of these FJ40s still venture off-road, unlike the sheltered existence, of many other collectable cars.

After engaging various global Land Cruiser clubs, Toyota feels confident that it has a reliable dataset for what is required, in terms of FJ40 continuation parts.

The biggest issue is keeping those engines in shape. With its legacy supplier relationships and knowledge of what an acceptable tolerance in production variability would be, Toyota remains the best source, for continuation parts.

One of the trickier parts with these FJ40s, is their exhaust systems. The carburettor fed in-line six engines have exhaust shape and materials requirements, that are vastly different to what most modern vehicles do.

Instead of forcing its FJ40 owners into an unreliable aftermarket, Toyota is also securing a supply of period-specific exhaust systems.

But why is Toyota bothering to supply such a small minority of owners, with continuation parts?

Because it knows, that nothing beats the recognisable marketing value, of seeing FJ40s rolling around, demonstrating Toyota’s reputation for durability.

The parts will be reproduced for the 40 Series Land Cruiser, which was produced between 1960 and 1984. Availability of parts will be launched as preparations have been completed, with a target launch date of the beginning of 2022.

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