CHRONOLOGY
Toyota do Brasil produced the Bandeirante from 1962 until 2001, making it the longest-tenured Land Cruiser in the world.
During that time, the vehicle underwent numerous changes in accordance with evolving technologies & popular trends.
Here, in chronological order, are the different models.
1959
The First LC in Brazil
FJ25 (aka FJ251)- A topless jeep featuring the Toyota F engine. Produced from May 1959 until 1960/61.
1960-61
More FJs
FJ25L (aka FJ251L)
Soft-top jeep featuring the Toyota F engine. Produced from 1960 to 1961.
FJ151L
Soft-top jeep featuring the Toyota 2F engine. Produced from 1960/1961 until December 1961. Replaced the FJ25/FJ251 & FJ25L/FJ251L. There are few mentions of this vehicle, and no known specimen exists. Consequently, it is unclear as to whether the vehicle was ever actually produced.
1962
The TBs
TB25L - Soft-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324. Produced from January 1962 to August 1968. Replaced the FJ25L/FJ251L/FJ151L.
TB25L - Steel-topped jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine. Produced from January 1962 to August 1968.
TB41L - Steel-topped wagon (long wheel-based jeep) featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine. Produced from September 1962 to July 1968.
TB51L - Short pick-up featuring a standard bed and the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine. Produced from September 1962 to January 1966.
1965
The Last LC in Brazil
TB51L3 - Extended cab long pick-up featuring 3 doors, standard-sized bed (with cover), and the Mercedes-Benz OM-324. It is unclear how many—if any—specimens exist.
1966
The 1st Generation of Bandies Begins
OJ32L - Soft-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine (prior to August 1966 until August 1968). Replaced the soft-top TB25L.
OJ31L - Steel-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine (prior to August 1966 until August 1968). Replaced the steel-top TB25L.
TB81L - Short pick-up featuring a standard bed and the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine (February 1966 to August 1968). Replaced the TB51L.
1968
Gen 1 Evolves
OJ40L - Soft-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324. Produced from September 1968 to January/February 1973. Replaced the OJ32L.
OJ40LV - Steel-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine. Produced from October 1968 to January/February 1973. Replaced the OJ31L.
OJ40LV-B - Wagon featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine. Produced from October 1968 to January/February 1973. Replaced the TB41L.
OJ45LP-B - Short pick-up truck with standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-324 engine. Produced from September 1968 to January/February 1973. Replaced the TB81L.
1973
Gen 2 Begins
OJ50L - Soft-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced from February 1973 to November 1989. Replaced the OJ40L.
OJ50LV - Steel-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced from February 1973 to November 1989. Replaced the OJ40LV.
OJ50LV-B - Wagon featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced from February 1973 to November 1989. Replaced the OJ40LV-B.
OJ55LP-B - Short pick-up with standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced from February 1973 to November 1989. Replaced the OJ45LP-B.
1973-89
Gen 2 Takes Flight
OJ55LP-B3 - Short-chassis pick-up featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced until November 1989.
OJ55LP-BL - Long pick-up with standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced until November 1989.
OJ55LP-BL3 - Long-chassis pick-up featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced until November 1989.
OJ55LP-2BL - Extended cabin with two doors and standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314 engine. Produced until November 1989.
1989
Gen 3
OJ50L - Soft-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364 engine. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ50L featuring the OM-314.
OJ50LV - Steel-top jeep featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ50LV featuring the OM-314.
OJ50LV-B - Wagon featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ50LV-B featuring the OM-314.
OJ55LP-B - Short pick-up with standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364 engine. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ55LP-B featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-314.
OJ55LP-B3 - Short-chassis pick-up featuring the Mercedes-Bens OM-364 engine. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ55LP-B3 featuring the OM-314.
OJ55LP-BL - Long pick-up with standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364 engine. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ55LP-BL featuring the OM-314.
OJ55LP-BL3 - Long-chassis pick-up featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364 engine. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ55LP-BL3 featuring the OM-314.
OJ55LP-2BL - Extended cab with 2 doors and standard bed featuring the Mercedes-Benz OM-364 engine. Produced from November 1989 to April 1994. Replaced the OJ55LP-2BL featuring the OM-314.
1993-94
The Holy Grail
Bandeirantes produced between latter half of 1993 and the first semester of 1994 feature the unique pairing of Mercedes-built OM-364 engines with Toyota 5-spd transmissions.
1994
The 4th (& Final) Generation
BJ50L - Soft-top jeep featuring the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ50L.
BJ50LV - Steel-top jeep featuring the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ50LV
BJ50LV-B - Wagon featuring the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ50LV-B.
BJ55LP-B - Short pick-up with standard bed featuring the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ55LP-B.
BJ55LP-B3 - Short-chassis pick-up featuring the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ55LP-B3.
BJ55LP-BL - Long pick-up with standard bed featuring the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ55LP-BL.
BJ55LP-BL3 - Long-chassis pick-up featuring the Toyota 14b. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ55LP-BL3.
BJ55LP-2BL - Extended cab pick-up with 2 doors and standard bed featuring the Toyota 14b. Produced from April 1994 to November 2001. Replaced the OJ55LP-2BL
1999
The Last Bandy
BJ55LP-2BL4 - Extended cab pick-up with 4 doors and standard bed. Featured the Toyota 14b engine. Produced from 1999 until Bandeirante production ended in November 2001.
