Today more than ever the new SUV market is so crowded with incredible models that for many it becomes a real adventure trying to choose the right one. There are some however who like the old way of doing things, and for them the list of possible choices is far poorer.
Produced between 1960 and 2001, the FJ40 series morphed from a dependable workhorse to a prized collectible. This FJ43 is particularly desirable because it’s an extremely rare medium-wheelbase model that’s been meticulously restored by FJ expert Jaime Calle of The FJ Company.
autoevolution 1 Mar 2021, 9:25 UTC ·
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If you’re in the market for an old Toyota Land Cruiser customized to your preferences, then the FJ Company is one of the shops you can clearly turn to for assistance. The Florida-based garage has been at it since forever, it seems, and over the years, managed to earn the trust of people who are suckers for the Japanese nameplate. Like, for instance, menswear designer Todd Snyder. 17 photos
Known for his work in men’s clothing, Snyder also became a figure of the automotive world after getting involved with the FJ Company back in 2016. The shop, which is presently selling tons of customized Land Cruisers, has a line of vehicles dedicated to the man, called the Todd Snyder Edition. The one you’re looking at in the gallery attached to this piece is the prototype that led to this line of SUVs and has been the designer’s personal ride for a while.