Grandpa's Land Cruiser Just Got Cooler
You know how your grandpa always talks about his old Toyota Land Cruiser? The one that could climb a mountain, survive a nuclear winter, and still get him to church on time? Yeah, that legendary off-roader just got a seriously modern upgrade - it's gone electric.
Inverted, some crazy Brits with a thing for retro rides, are the masterminds behind this. They're taking clapped-out FJ40s and ditching those wheezy old engines for two levels of electric punch. The "mild" version packs 215 horsepower (160 kW) and 250 lb-ft (339 Nm) of torque – enough to make your grandpa grin. But here's an interesting bit – they kept the old manual transmission.
Yup, you can still row through the gears, only now it's like butter, and you can start in any gear. Think of it as the ultimate cheat code for off-roading. But if you're really jonesing for power, Inverted's got a Tesla-powered option that churns out a whopping 320 horsepower (238 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. Sadly, that means ditching the stick shift, but who cares when you've got that kind of muscle?
These electric Land Cruisers won't break records at the drag strip but they'll still hustle to 60mph in around 10 seconds. Not bad for a piece of automotive history. And the zero-emission bragging rights? Priceless.
Now, here's where things get really cool. Inverted will strip the Land Cruiser down to the bones, making it better than new before they drop in the electric goodies. You can choose from all sorts of body styles – hardtop, soft top, pickup, even short or long-wheelbase. Want neon pink paint and a zebra interior? They'll make it happen. This isn't just a restoration, it's automotive reinvention.
Speaking of interiors, they get a hefty dose of modern luxury. Custom leather, a fancy touchscreen system, a thumping stereo, even air conditioning – Grandpa's gonna feel like a king. Though he might complain about the lack of cigarette ash smell.
So, how much does this slice of electric awesomeness cost? Well, get ready to sell your firstborn – prices start at around $244,000 (£195,000). Yep, that's more than a couple of new Land Cruisers, but hey, this is bespoke cool with a capital C.
If you're the kind of person who loves the idea of a classic off-roader that can silently conquer trails and embarrass modern SUVs, Inverted's electric FJ40 might just be your dream machine. Let's just hope your grandpa doesn't steal it for a joyride.
