55 Series (FJ55 "Iron Pig")
Aug 1967 – July 1980 · Station wagon
Toyota calls the FJ55 its first "real" Land Cruiser station wagon. It was also the first Land Cruiser with fully boxed frame members.[1]
Key facts
| Launched | August 1967[2] |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm[1] |
| Engines | 3.9 L F; 4.2 L 2F from January 1975 (FJ56 in Japan)[1] |
| Nicknames | "Moose", "Iron Pig"[1] |
| Rear | Tailgate with a power-retracting window (no hatch)[1] |
Timeline
- 1967: launched, replacing the FJ45V.[1]
- 1975: 2F engine and front disc brakes.[1]
- 1980: replaced by the 60 Series.[2]
Where it was sold
- Japan: As the FJ56 after 1975[1]
- USA: Designed mainly for North America and Australia[1]
- Australia: Designed mainly for North America and Australia[1]
- Europe / UK: West Germany from 1978[1]
Any market not listed is unverified. See the full markets matrix.
WHERE IT WAS SOLD
Markets matrix
SoldLimited / other nameNot sold newUnverified
| Model | Japan | USA | Canada | Australia | New Zealand | Middle East / GCC | Europe / UK | South Africa / Africa | Latin America | Other Asia / Russia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Series Aug 1967 – July 1980 | As the FJ56 after 1975[1] | Designed mainly for North America and Australia[1] | Unverified | Designed mainly for North America and Australia[1] | Unverified | Unverified | West Germany from 1978[1] | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified |
Buying notes
- Look for rust in the rear quarters and tailgate, and check the power rear window mechanism works.
Sources
- Wikipedia, "Toyota Land Cruiser" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Toyota Motor Corporation, 75 Years of Toyota – Vehicle Lineage Chart (PDF)
Owner-reported issues are marked as such: they are community experience, not factory data. Specs vary by market and model year. Corrections are welcome.