Why This Car Is Special

The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser we have here at Skyway Classics is the perfect mix of vintage and new. It is a classic 4x4 that Has An iconic and timeless look, plus, it's also a resto mod that has some terrific upgrades including the small block Chevrolet engine in the engine bay.

This Toyota Land Cruiser is very clean, very solid, and in amazing condition. And a good representation of what it looked like when it was brand new as well as what it has been made into today.

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser Resto Mod 350 cubic-inch small block Chevrolet V8 engine Fuel Injected Edelbrock aluminum intake valve covers and open element air cleaner assembly MSD electronic ignition Performance spark plug wire set Aluminum radiator and fan shroud Chrome coil Cast iron exhaust headers Clean, painted, and detailed engine compartment Two-speed 4x4 transfer case Lifted suspension 27570R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATV black sidewall tires Aftermarket black wheels 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Three-speed automatic transmission Black high-back bucket sport seats and belts Custom roll cage Side-jump seats Armrest center console is also a nice lockbox Black sport steering wheel Full dash and gauges JVC KW-M650BT aftermarket entertainment center with screen Toggle switches Three-speed automatic shifter and 4WD levers Painted in white liner material type finish Front bumper not only has a bull bar but also a winch Roller fairlead and hooks Black convertible top Electric lighted side steps Black rear bumper Tow hitch Fold-away spare tire receiver and tire

Mechanical

The 350 cubic-inch small block Chevrolet V8 engine under the hood is a great improvement over the stock powerplant. Ours has fuel injection, an Edelbrock aluminum intake valve covers and open element air cleaner assembly, an MSD electronic ignition, performance spark plug wire set, an aluminum radiator and fan shroud, chrome coil, cast iron exhaust headers, chrome fan shroud and all sitting in a painted, clean, and detailed engine compartment.

These Toyotas have a near indestructible reputation, and the Chevy small block unit shares that kind of status. The two-speed 4x4 transfer case, lifted suspension, and the 27570R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATV black sidewall tires on aftermarket black wheels are great looking and handle all types of pavement an off-road conditions with the three-speed automatic transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, and power steering.

Interior

The interior is built to deliver both function and comfort with black high-back bucket sport seats and belts attached to a custom roll cage. The rear has the classic setup with side-jump seats to carry friends, or they fold up to give you excellent cargo space.

Some upgrades are multi-purpose like the armrest center console is also a nice lockbox¸ black sport steering wheel, full dash and gauges, JVC KW-M650BT aftermarket entertainment center with screen, toggle switches, and three-speed automatic shifter and 4WD levers.

Exterior

We think you will love the look of this Land Cruiser in white liner material type finish to make sure this 4x4 has a durable exterior if you plan to take it to the extreme or off road!

The front bumper not only has a bull bar but also a winch, roller fairlead, and hooks on it to pull people out of the mud or ditches, a black convertible top, electric lighted side steps for when you open the doors and need a step up, black rear bumper, tow hitch, and a fold-away spare tire receiver and tire to boot.

Conclusion

The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser we have here at Skyway Classics has become an iconic 4X4 vehicle that has always had a devoted following. Their proven reliability, off road capability, usefulness and classic styling appeals to enthusiasts and collectors around the globe.

This one with serious extra power and poise is for those who want their classic 4x4 lifestyle to get elevated, call today! Don't hesitate to pull the trigger on this one before it is gone.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

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