Issue 42 – 1962 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40.
As part of a premier series of 1:43 scale diecast replicas, this issue celebrates the legendary vehicles that defined Australian roads and racing history. The Land Cruiser is the vehicle that ended the Land Rover's long reign as Australia's 4WD of choice, with early examples proving their toughness on the massive Snowy Mountains Scheme in alpine conditions few other vehicles could handle. Under the bonnet sat a robust overhead-valve six-cylinder engine backed by low-range four-wheel drive, mechanical simplicity that made it the trusted companion of drovers, station hands and explorers across the country.
For a collector, this model is a tribute to a legend of the outback. Its connection to one of the nation's greatest engineering projects makes it a significant piece that represents the rugged spirit of the Land Cruiser.
