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Toyota FJ Cruiser

Name: Toyota FJ Cruiser
Author: Larry Edsall
ISBN: 9780760324431

by Larry Edsall

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Overview

The FJ40, a classic 1960s-era off-roader, has been reborn—at last. More than 20 years after Toyota stopped the production of its rugged, reliable, and beloved four-wheeler, FJ fans have something to cheer about: The 2007 FJ Cruiser. Redesigned and reengineered, the new FJ again will provide the capabilities that took adventurers and explorers all over the globe. It also sports the classic FJ grille and wrap-around D-pillar glass that endeared the original vehicle to so many. Toyota FJ Cruiser recounts not only the development of the very first FJs in the late 1950s but also the new incarnation, highlighting Toyota’s efforts to craft a completely modern off-roader that can conquer any on- or off-pavement challenge. Author Larry Edsall chronicles the entire FJ story within these pages, with exclusive comments from Toyota designers and engineers and the manufacturer’s behind-the-scenes photography.

About the Author, Larry Edsall

Larry Edsall was snatched away from a career as a daily newspaper sports editor to join the staff of AutoWeek. He was managing editor for most of his 12 years at the nation’s leading weekly automotive magazine. He moved to Phoenix late in 1999 to modernize one automotive website and then launched another, iZoom.com. Edsall also writes as a freelance contributor for daily newspapers and several automotive and lifestyle publications. His previous Motorbooks titles include Ford Racing Century: A Photographic History of Ford Motorsports (with Mike Teske), Ford GT: The Legend Comes to Life, and Hummer H3.

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Petersen’s 4 Wheel & Off-Road, April 2007

“Even FJ Cruiser owners need something to read when they have finished their monthly issue of 4-Wheel & Off-Road and are waiting for the next month's issue to arrive. So check out Toyota FJ Cruiser by Larry Edsall available through Motorbooks. It covers everything from design photos to technical drawings.”