I have a November production 1997 Cruiser. I’m surprised that production month is so late in the year as they would have switched to 100 series by August of 97 (per my thinking). Is there a resource to tell how close mine is to the last ones made? Thanks for any help.
Last VINs for FZJ80s
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Somewhere there is a thread that breaks down the Special edition 97’s that lists the last VIN produced, you can get some idea from that number how many more were produced.
Serial number thread by Onur has this post.
the collectors editions were made during the last few months of 97....when production would have normally switched to the next model year.....but since 98 was such a large change year.....basicly an entirely new truck with no carry over from 97...the 97 model year ran till 12/97 with the new model year starting in jan of 98......happened a few times prior, 74/75 was another...the 74 model year ran till dec/74 with teh 75 model year only starting in jan of 75...again due to another large change year.
the anniversary editions were made first iirc.
the anniversary editions were made first iirc.
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Thanks to all of you. I thought I had something special (all Cruisers are special, I know) but there are many made after mine. I won't tell my Cruiser that though.
I'd like to see the list of vins.....I might have the first collector edition...its a 9-97
The 1994 model year Land Cruiser had an extra long production run too. IIRR Toyota ran the 94 till the end of Dec. 1994, and started the 95 model year in Jan. of 95. This was the same time that Toyota was doing the change over from OBD1, to OBD2.
Now I need to check the vin on my 97...
94 80s are the only special ones in my opinion. At least that's what I tell mine.
I've got a customer with a 95 ODBII cruiser with cloth seats with a build date of 12/94.
My CE is also 9-97 for what it's worth. White, locked axles and otherwise standard US setup with roof rack, running boards, etc.
We should all thank our lucky stars that Toyota continued to build the 80 series in Venezuela up until 2007, That fact is the main reason why we have had such great factory parts support for our trucks,
Most car makers only support the cars and trucks they made with factory replacement parts for 10 years after they stop making that model, Since the last 80 series was imported into the US in 1997, we got lucky and picked up another 10 years of excellent factory parts support for our trucks after Toyota stopped making the 80 series in Venezuela, in 2007,
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Not sure if you are referring to US or North America market sales.
Global production for J80 ended in 2006. I think Colombia was the last country to get it. But those were not built in Japan.
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Global production for J80 ended in 2006. I think Colombia was the last country to get it. But those were not built in Japan.
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Not sure if you are referring to US or North America market sales.
Global production for J80 ended in 2006. I think Colombia was the last country to get it. But those were not built in Japan.
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Lo2aY If you read the last line in the info listed below by Wikipedia you'll see that the last 80 series were make in Venezuela in 2007
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The Land Cruiser 80 series was unveiled in October 1989 at the Tokyo Motor Show and launched in early 1990. It had swing-out back doors, which were replaced by a tailgate and hatch in 1994. The Land Cruiser was nicknamed the Burbuja (Bubble) in Colombia and Venezuela due to its roundness. The J80 was initially offered in two versions in these countries: the fully loaded VX and an entry level model that included a vinyl interior with optional air conditioning. In 1996, the entry model was upgraded to a medium equipped model named Autana, including cloth upholstery, standard air conditioning and power driver seat. The name is a reference to the Tepui mesa Autana, a spectacular plateau and cave system along the Guiana Shield craton. Land Cruiser sales reached 2 million vehicles.
History
- 1990 – The 80 series station wagon was introduced, replacing the 60 series. All 80s sold in North America and Europe now have a full-time four-wheel drive system. In Japan, Africa, and Australia, a part-time system was still available. 80s produced between 1990 and 1991 had an open centre differential which was lockable in 4HI and automatically locked in 4LO. From 1992 onward, vehicles with anti-lock brakes had a viscous coupling that sent a maximum of 30% torque to the non-slipping axle. The differential was lockable in 4HI and automatically locked in 4LO.
- 1990 – A new generation of diesel engines were introduced, adding to the engines available in the 80 series. The 80 series came with either a (3F-E) six-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, a six-cylinder SOHC naturally aspirated diesel engine, (1HZ), or a 1HD-T direct injection turbo diesel.
- 1991 – By mid-1991 the 3F-E engine was introduced to the Australian market, a fuel injected version of the 3F engine.
- 1993 – An advanced 24-valve, 4.5 L six-cylinder petrol engine, 1FZ-FE was introduced. Larger brakes were added from October 1992 and the total wheelbase was made slightly longer. Front and rear axle lockers (code k294) were available as an option. The High Pinion Electric Locking front differential became available in the US models. In May 1993, Toyota began using R134 refrigerant in the air conditioning system. Serial numbers lower than JT3DJ81xxxxx38947 use the R12 refrigerant.
- 1994 – A limited edition called the Land Cruiser Blue Marlin (FZJ80) was introduced to the Australian market. They have 4.5 L straight 6 petrol engines with double-overhead cams, an automatic or manual transmission and 158 kW (215 PS; 212 hp) at 4,600 rpm. The car is blue from the Blue Marlin fish and they have the Blue Marlin logo throughout the car. Some of the features that the Blue Marlin included were altimeters, power windows, disc brakes, leather gear knob and steering wheel, central locking, leather trim, chrome handles and sidesteps, 16-inch alloy wheels, limited-slip differential, anti-lock brakes (ABS), power steering, CD or cassette players, fender flares, and a limited edition bull bar. Only 500 were made.
- 1995 – Driver and passenger airbags were introduced as were adjustable shoulder-belt anchors and an anti-lock braking system. The "T O Y O T A" badge was replaced with the modern, ovoid Toyota logo.
- 1996 – In the Dakar Rally, a pair of Land Cruisers finished first and second in the unmodified production class. North American and British models adopted anti-lock brakes and airbags as standard equipment. The Land Cruiser was withdrawn from Canada this year and was replaced by the more luxurious Lexus LX 450.
- 1997 – A limited run of Land Cruiser 80 was built specifically for collectors and is therefore called the Land Cruiser Collector's Edition. The Collector's Edition has Collectors Edition badging, "Collector's Edition" embroidered floor mats, automatic climate control, wheels with the "D" windows painted dark grey and special grey side moldings along with black pearl badging. The Collector's Edition was only available for the 1997 model year and the package was added to many of the available body colours.
- 1997 – A total of 4,744 FZJ80 Land Cruisers were sold in the United States as "40th Anniversary Limited Edition" models. They were available in 2 colours; Antique Sage Pearl (often referred to as Riverrock, Pewter, or Grey) and Emerald Green. The 40th Anniversary models included apron badges, a serial number badge on the centre console, black pearl exterior badges, "40th Anniversary Limited Edition" embroidered floor mats, automatic climate control, two-tone tan and brown leather interiors, and wheels with the "D" windows painted dark gray. Many were manufactured with the optional electric front and rear locking differentials, keyless entry, port-installed roof racks and running boards. There are some examples that did not have many of these optional extras. This was the last year for the electric locking front differentials.
- 2007 – Last 80-Series models was built in Venezuela[49][45] which was the only country producing the vehicles after production ended in Japan in 1997.
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