Highlights

• Fully restored externally and internally and true to original factory specifications
• Rare model with 3.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine and manual transmission
• Engine, brakes and steering have been thoroughly overhauled recently
• Has been part of a collection of classic Toyotas and has always been kept in the garage
• Overhaul valid until May 2027
• Has only had two owners

The Attractions

The Toyota LandCruiser was born as a Japanese answer to the unstoppable Land Rover. Thanks to its slightly less Spartan approach and legendary reliability, it soon spread all over the world. Its robustness and solidity meant that many early series examples are still used today to tackle rugged trails in the harshest conditions.

Few Land Cruisers, however, are in as good a condition as this example. It is a rare seven-seater long-wheelbase Trooper version equipped with the elastic 3.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine and looks pleasingly faithful to its original factory specifications. Stored until recently in a collection of classic Toyotas, it is in truly remarkable condition, having recently undergone a complete restoration that not only involved bodywork and paintwork, but also included the complete replacement of the interior trim and a thorough mechanical overhaul.

The seller told us that this car has only had two owners, has low mileage and has always been garaged. With an MOT valid until May 2027, this Land Cruiser is a truly remarkable and well-preserved example of this classic and iconic off-roader.

History and Documentation

• First registered in 1981
• The seller informed us that this Toyota has had only two owners
• Always kept in the garage
• Part of a collection of classic Toyotas
• Bodywork, interior and mechanics recently restored
• Registered in Italy and fully documented
• Overhaul valid until 1 May 2027
  
  

Condition

• Completely restored in classic medium blue with white roof
• Appears in excellent condition from an aesthetic point of view and faithful to the original factory characteristics
• The bodywork presents itself very well thanks to the restoration and there are no reported defects
• The chassis presents itself very well, as visible in the photos
• All exterior accessories such as headlights, trim, bumpers and windows are well maintained
• Chrome protectors on the front headlights
• Equipped with alloy wheels in good condition with new Federal AT tyres
• The original mechanical winch is very rare and works perfectly
• Sunroof as shown in the photos
• The interior offers seven seats including folding rear seats and has been reupholstered in black vinyl
• The black carpet lining the passenger compartment and rear cargo area looks good and the soundproofing material was recently replaced
• The dashboard looks good and the controls and instruments work properly
• Grey door panels appear to be in good condition
• Practical long wheelbase version with front doors and two rear doors
• The seller told us that the doors are new
• No problems with the electrical system, lighting, controls or instruments have been reported to us
  
  

Mechanics

• 6-cylinder diesel engine of 3,600 cm³
• Manual gearbox
• Recently received a thorough mechanical overhaul, summarised below
• Low mileage: 147,000 km
• No operating or driving problems reported
• Overhaul valid until May 2027
  
  

Recent Mechanical Interventions

• Steering bearing overhaul kit
• Steering linkage and linkage rod kit
• Radiator rubber sleeve kit
• Air filter sleeve kit
• Complete exhaust system with silencer
• New 24V batteries
• Drums, shoes and all brake hoses replaced