Each day before CruiserFest 2011, we'll be featuring one Land Cruiser per day from Greg Miller's enticing collection of rock- and expedition-ready Cruisers.
CruiserFest-Weekend // Feature-Video!
Greg Miller: Land Cruisers in my Life
A compilation of images of family and friends with Land Cruisers dating back to when I was a kid.
The above video is a PERFECT example of why we love Cruisers so much — Fresh Air, Great times, in the Outdoors, with friends and family we Love and Care About, and Great Scenery.
Check out this super rare HZJ75 Land Cruiser pick up, along with photos from adventures throughout southern Utah.
Day-7 // UZJ100
Greg Miller's 2006 UZJ100 Expedition Land Cruiser
Check out the incredible expedition equipment on this vehicle.
About the 100 Series Landcruiser:
In April 1998, the 100 series Land Cruiser was introduced to replace the 8-year-old 80 series.
There are two distinct versions of the 100-series, the 100 and the 105. The two versions look very similar, but there are significant differences under the bodywork. Despite these differences and official model names, both the 100 and 105 are collectively known as the 100 series.
Oakley Miller talks about his favorite Land Cruiser, "The Bug"
"My son, Oakley (14 years old), talks about the 25 year history of this Land Cruiser, "The Bug", in our family. See footage of him driving it in Moab too." —Greg
Greg Miller Talks About His 1978 FJ55 Land Cruiser Wagon
"This FJ55 Land Cruiser is just like the one we used to take on family vacations to Canada, Disneyland and southern Utah/Moab when I was a kid. Check it out." —Greg
More about the FJ55 Series
In 1967, production of the FJ55 began.
The FJ55 was a 4-door station wagon version based on the FJ40's Drive-train, replacing the 4-Door FJ45V (I). It was colloquially known as the "Moose". It has also been referred to as a pig or an iron pig. The FJ55 had a longer wheelbase 2710 mm and was designed to be sold in North America and Australia.
January 1975 saw the F engine replaced by the 2F engine.[9] Unusually for Toyota, the model (e.g. FJ55) did not change.
Greg Miller Talks About His 1977 Aussie FJ55 Land Cruiser Wagon
Greg Miller talks about his 1986 FJ60 during the countdown to CruiserFest at Miller Motorsports Park June 24-26, 2011
More about the FJ55 Series
In 1967, production of the FJ55 began.
The FJ55 was a 4-door station wagon version based on the FJ40's Drive-train, replacing the 4-Door FJ45V (I). It was colloquially known as the "Moose". It has also been referred to as a pig or an iron pig. The FJ55 had a longer wheelbase 2710 mm and was designed to be sold in North America and Australia.
January 1975 saw the F engine replaced by the 2F engine.[9] Unusually for Toyota, the model (e.g. FJ55) did not change.
Greg Miller talks about his 1986 FJ60 during the countdown to CruiserFest at Miller Motorsports Park June 24-26, 2011
More about the FJ60 Series
The original Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 60 was available for purchase from 1981 through 1987. It is a front engine four door wagon which has available seating of five to seven. It is well known in the off-roading community for its 4X4 capabilities, despite being somewhat limited by its poor departure angle.
In contrast to the FJ 62, the FJ 60 exhibits the classic round Land Cruiser headlights which are replicated now on the retro-style FJ Cruiser.
The 60 was designed to better compete in the emerging sport utility vehicle market. The 60 was given a variety of comforts like air conditioning, a rear heater and an upgraded interior.
Video Blog detailing how this Cruiser came into the fleet.
About the BJ42
The Toyota J40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser 40 series made from 1960 until 1984 (in Brazil, where it was known as the Toyota Bandeirante , it was made from 1959 until 2001). Most 40 series Land Cruisers were built as two-door vehicles with slightly larger dimensions than a Jeep CJ.
The model was available as the FJ40 series (with F engines) and also BJ40/41/42 (short wheelbase), BJ43/44/46 (middle wheelbase) or HJ45/47 (long wheelbase) designation where it had a Diesel engine.
The BJ42 was launched in 1980 with a 3.4 liter 4 cylinder diesel engine. The "42" series indicates "short wheelbase."
