Anybody know of this fj40? Supposedly it raced in the baja 1000 in the early 70s and had a turbo on the engine. Would be interesting to know more of the tech aspects of the vehicle and where its located. Below is all the info I could find. Supposedly toyota trails in 2012 did a small article on it.
In 1973, people from approaching the Toyota USA magazine reporter "Four Wheelers", Bill Sanders, to prepare his Land Cruiser FJ-40 to participate in the Baja 1000. The 4x4 Sanders has been modified to run on propane and is equipped with a turbo.
The opportunity is too good and Sanders says Pete Springer's vehicle to make it ready for the Baja 1000. Springer is a garage specializing in manufacturing all-terrain vehicles. It removes the roof and doors, manufactures fabrics to replace the sheets, a roll cage built and it has the additional headlights. The bonnet is replaced by a piece of fiberglass. Bucket seats are installed. The suspensions are reinforced aluminum wheels are shod with off-road tires and a reinforced clutch is mounted to the competition. Finally, a 230 liter tank is installed for propane.
Bill Sanders and Pete Springer are ready for the Baja 1000 in 1973 will be sailed between Ensenada and La Paz, 875 miles (1408 km) of desert. This is the first official participation in a Toyota Off Road competition, although the Land Cruiser is sponsored by the magazine "Four Wheelers. The FJ40 is red and bears the number 169, he will run in Class 3 (4x4 production). Three Toyota Hilux responsible reserved propane act of assistance.
After 26 hours non-stop flight, stopping only to fill their gas tank and change a flat tire, the two men arrived at La Paz November 9, 1973. Without knowing they have won the race. Thus, Toyota claims first victory in competition is Off Road.
It is certain that this achievement has been in favor of PPI and Ivan Stewart when they embark on an adventure with Toyota 10 years later. Still, it was not until 1998 that Toyota gets his second victory in the Baja 1000.
The FJ-40 is found by Sanders in 1995 and restored. It is now yellow and blue and features the number 306.
In 1973, people from approaching the Toyota USA magazine reporter "Four Wheelers", Bill Sanders, to prepare his Land Cruiser FJ-40 to participate in the Baja 1000. The 4x4 Sanders has been modified to run on propane and is equipped with a turbo.
The opportunity is too good and Sanders says Pete Springer's vehicle to make it ready for the Baja 1000. Springer is a garage specializing in manufacturing all-terrain vehicles. It removes the roof and doors, manufactures fabrics to replace the sheets, a roll cage built and it has the additional headlights. The bonnet is replaced by a piece of fiberglass. Bucket seats are installed. The suspensions are reinforced aluminum wheels are shod with off-road tires and a reinforced clutch is mounted to the competition. Finally, a 230 liter tank is installed for propane.
Bill Sanders and Pete Springer are ready for the Baja 1000 in 1973 will be sailed between Ensenada and La Paz, 875 miles (1408 km) of desert. This is the first official participation in a Toyota Off Road competition, although the Land Cruiser is sponsored by the magazine "Four Wheelers. The FJ40 is red and bears the number 169, he will run in Class 3 (4x4 production). Three Toyota Hilux responsible reserved propane act of assistance.
After 26 hours non-stop flight, stopping only to fill their gas tank and change a flat tire, the two men arrived at La Paz November 9, 1973. Without knowing they have won the race. Thus, Toyota claims first victory in competition is Off Road.
It is certain that this achievement has been in favor of PPI and Ivan Stewart when they embark on an adventure with Toyota 10 years later. Still, it was not until 1998 that Toyota gets his second victory in the Baja 1000.
The FJ-40 is found by Sanders in 1995 and restored. It is now yellow and blue and features the number 306.
