Imported from Australia and brought to the UK in 2016
Extensive documented work including new tyres, rebuilt injectors and fuel pump, and top engine rebuild
Accompanied by a large collection of receipts and a box of spare parts
Features an aluminium UTE bed and drop-down side panels
Valid advisory-free MOT until November 2024
The Appeal
While it's not quite as synonymous here as it is in the Southern Hemisphere, the Toyota Landcruiser is a utilitarian powerhouse that defined a generation of off-road vehicles for many. The Landcruiser has a storied history, serving as the go-to vehicle for practical and field work around the world.
This specific vehicle is an Australian import, brought into the UK in 2016, and has been a reliable workhorse ever since. It has seen a comprehensive programme of maintenance work between 2016 and 2018, making it a solid choice for those looking for a classic commercial vehicle with a well-documented history.
History and Paperwork
Imported from Australia and brought to the UK in 2016
First registered keeper used it in France as a British expat from 2016 to 2018
Extensive documented work including new tyres and tubes in 2016, rebuilt injectors and fuel pump in 2017, new coolant hoses in 2017, new master brake cylinder in 2017, and top engine rebuild in 2018
Registered to its current number plate in 2019
Sold to the 2nd registered keeper in August 2020
Current owner purchased the vehicle on New Year's Eve 2022
The odometer currently reads 81,547 km, but it is presumed to have covered more in its lifetime
The vehicle will be sold with a large collection of receipts and a box of spare parts
Valid MOT until November 2024 with no advisories
The Condition
The vehicle has never been restored, apart from a couple of small patches on the footwell
The chassis is still very solid, with only light surface rust
The truck carries working patina but is perfectly usable as is or can be the base for a bare shell restoration
The roof and front fenders are fibreglass components, likely fitted when the vehicle was still in Australia
The truck comes with an aluminium UTE bed and drop-down side panels, measuring 2.4m x 1.8m
Internally, the car is in solid order, albeit with working patina
Soft scratching, scuffing and marks to the painted dash and metalwork
The seats are in overall good condition, but the passenger seat stitches have come undone
Door cards are perfectly usable but are a little worn
The doors show some corrosion and paint loss to the internal metal work
Original Toyota floor mats present but showing some wear and tear
The Mechanics
3.6L H I6 diesel engine
4-speed manual transmission
During the current ownership, work done includes:
Some electrical connection repairs
Second-hand heater box and air ducting have been sourced and refurbished
The radiator and starter motor have been refurbished
Regulator has been changed to correct a charging issue
In previous ownership the vehicle was treated to:
Tyre and tubes in 2016
Injectors and fuel pump rebuilt in 2017
Coolant hoses in 2017
New master brake cylinder in 2017
Top engine rebuild in 2018
Front axle and steering box rebuilt in 2019
Brake system rebuilt in the same year
Fuel system also checked
Replacement of glow plugs in 2019
The vehicle is practical, low maintenance, and easy to repair
It was purchased to support field/garden work and has proven useful for transporting material and equipment
The only known fault is that the temperature gauge does not indicate the correct temperature
The engine starts easily and runs smoothly
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Auction Details
Year1978
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
White
Odometer
81,547 Miles
Engine size3576
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Halesowen
CountyWest Midlands
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
27 Bids
Redacted£13,25029/11/23
chris30••••£13,00029/11/23
Redacted£12,75029/11/23
chris30••••£12,50029/11/23
Redacted£12,25029/11/23
chris30••••£12,00029/11/23
chris30••••£11,75029/11/23
Ducky12••••£11,50029/11/23
chris30••••£11,00029/11/23
johnson••••£10,25029/11/23
Ducky12••••£10,00029/11/23
johnson••••£9,25029/11/23
chris30••••£9,00029/11/23
Ducky12••••£8,50029/11/23
johnson••••£8,00029/11/23
masood-••••£7,00029/11/23
calibra••••£6,50029/11/23
masood-••••£6,10029/11/23
johnson••••£6,00029/11/23
calibra••••£5,00028/11/23
Paul Ni••••£4,50028/11/23
calibra••••£4,00027/11/23
Perry C••••£3,50026/11/23
darragh••••£2,10025/11/23
Dan Gar••••£2,00024/11/23
calibra••••£50024/11/23
KevinFe••••£10024/11/23
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