Based on the late ‘70s and ‘80s-era FJ40 series trucks, the Leyton codenamed TY-FJ-002A, offers an authentic Land Cruiser experience with discreet improvements, such as a complete nut-and-bolt restoration to factory aesthetics with upgraded front disc brakes, ARB / Old Man Emu Leaf Springs with Nitrocharger sport shock and steering damper – good for about 2.5 inches of suspension lift above stock, 5-speed synchromesh manual gearbox, hydraulic steering assist and a few other tweaks throughout to make the finished product an overall light Restomod for the adventurist who prefers to crawl in classic style with a dash of modern amenities.
The 4,200cc low-revving Toyota OEM Type 2F engine, fully rebuilt to factory specs is responsible for 145 hp and 230 lb-ft, a significant jump of power and performance over the stock configuration.
The utilitarian Yellow matte exterior with its removable Bimini top is representative of the era and includes a period correct front grille, turn signals, bumpers, mirrors, blindingly effective LED headlights, complemented by off-road LED projectors, Warn 8,000 lbs winch on the front and Hi-Lift jack behind the right front wing. At last the beautiful ‘cloisonné’ enameled badges further enhance the visual package of this adventurer.
The interior is equally impressive with air-conditioning, electrically adjustable front custom seats, rear jump seats to accommodate a total of six passengers, a combination of analog and digital instruments cluster and a sound unit with communication and navigation capability as well as a rear view camera.
