A 60 series LandCruiser has smashed the auction record

The market for classic LandCruisers is showing no signs of slowing down – with a mint condition 60 series 1986 LandCruiser selling at auction in America for US$134,400 (AU$187,873) before buyers fees.

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The FJ62 ‘Cruiser went under the hammer at Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach auction, well and truly exceeding the estimate that was forecast between US$70,000 (AU$97,980) to US$90,000 (AU$125,976).

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The news comes just a few months after an 80 series with just 1005 miles (1617 kilometres) on it sold on US buy-sell website Bring-a-Trailer for US$136,000 (AU $190,100).

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The 60 series is a high-roof model with rare luxuries like a powered sunroof, and was treated to a full frame-off, two-year restoration by LandCruiser specialists, The FJ Company.

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Included with the sale was the original tool kit, and the air conditioning even works along with the outside temperature monitor and altimeter.

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The car isn’t 100 per cent original though, upgrades include; Old Man Emu suspension, 33-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres, LED headlights and an aftermarket head-unit with bluetooth and smartphone compatibility.

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The record high prices follow on from the steady increase in value we’ve seen from earlier FJ-series ‘Cruisers, and earlier this month Toyota announced it would start making restoration parts for the 40 series LandCruiser early next year, with later series to follow after.