KYOSHO ORIGINAL 1/18scale Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (Blue) [No.KS08958BL]

Model 40 was the 3^rd generation Land Cruiser and sold for 24 years from 1960 to become the number one long-selling model in Japan. Recognized for its cross-country 4WD reliability, the model 40 built the Land Cruiser reputation across the globe. The chassis is a 2^nd generation carryover with four different wheelbases: short; middle; long, and super long, mainly for international markets. Body options including hood / hardtop / pickup truck / with cab provided enough variations to fulfil usage requirements in any environment and application. The Model 40 launched with a 3.8ℓ inline 6-cylinder engine but was joined by Japan’s first 3ℓ inline 4-cylinder diesel, which was a 3.6ℓ inline 6-cylinder diesel in international markets. As well as being fuel efficient, the 4-cylinder engine could be registered as small commercial vehicle leading to sharp increases in demand from commercial customers. Major upgrades were made in 1979 and 1980 that evolved the Land Cruiser into a comfortable yet powerful 4WD to match modern lifestyles as the demand from the commercial sector contracted. In 2022, GR Heritage Parts reproduces parts for Toyota models that attract significant demand, more than 60 years after the Model 40 was first introduced.

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