Toyota Land Cruiser 40 series - BJ type, along with the 20 series

The Land Cruiser, which started as the BJ-type Toyota Jeep in 1951, evolved into the 20 series in 1955, developed for civilian use with a focus on a completely redesigned body style and improved ride comfort. The 20 series was widely exported as a "versatile utility vehicle," becoming a pioneer of Toyota's early overseas exports, and its reliability began to be recognized worldwide. The 40 series, which appeared with further improvements to its driving performance and comfort, was based on the previous model but featured significant improvements to the chassis, including the transmission and transceiver, and was released in August 1960. The 40 series introduced the first diesel engine in the Land Cruiser and offered a wider range of options for users by including long-wheelbase vans and pickups, and with its high reliability, it established itself as an unshakeable "workhorse" that operates all over the world.