<P> Production of the first generation Land Cruiser began in 1951 ( 90 units ) as Toyota 's version of a Jeep - like vehicle . The Land Cruiser has been produced in convertible , hardtop , station wagon and cab chassis versions . The Land Cruiser 's reliability and longevity has led to huge popularity , especially in Australia where it is the best - selling body - on - frame , four - wheel drive vehicle . Toyota also extensively tests the Land Cruiser in the Australian outback -- considered to be one of the toughest operating environments in both temperature and terrain . In Japan , the Land Cruiser is exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Store . </P>
<P> Production of the first generation Land Cruiser began in 1951 ( 90 units ) as Toyota 's version of a Jeep - like vehicle . The Land Cruiser has been produced in convertible , hardtop , station wagon and cab chassis versions . The Land Cruiser 's reliability and longevity has led to huge popularity , especially in Australia where it is the best - selling body - on - frame , four - wheel drive vehicle . Toyota also extensively tests the Land Cruiser in the Australian outback -- considered to be one of the toughest operating environments in both temperature and terrain . In Japan , the Land Cruiser is exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Store . </P>
when was the first toyota land cruiser made
when was the first toyota land cruiser made
1951
1951