loading
reading
writing
saving
searching
Left Hand Drive Toyota Land Cruiser HJ75 Troopy 1988 - $60,000 (Birchwood)
QR Code Link to This Post
Wanda is a LHD Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy, built in 1988 sold in Costa Rica as an ambulance (we think) and imported to Texas in 2020, then sold to us in April of 2021. The Model distinction is HJ75LV-KR with a VIN identification number of HJ75-0025113. This vehicle is legally registered and has a clear Washington title.
Powered by a Toyota 2H 4.0 L (3,980 cc) inline 6, 12 valve OHV indirect injection diesel engine, after market turbo, manual 5 Speed transmission with HI and Low 4 wheel or 2 rear wheel drive. The digital odometer reads 184800 KM (114.830 miles)
A new After Market starter from Cruiser Outfitters is installed and a spare OEM NIPPONDENSO starter is supplied.
The cooling system was upgraded by Torfab in Everett, WA (Land Cruiser specialists) to a new 80 Series radiator with an electric double fan, new hoses all around.
Air to the engine is supplied by a new SAFARI snorkel.
The engine is monitored by 5 additional Pro-Comp meters which include Pyrometer, Boost, Oil Pressure, Water Temp and Starter Battery Volts, mounted in a temporary manner above the main dashboard including the Victron Energy Battery monitor for the house and starter battery.
The vehicle is equipped with an ignition bypass as a push button start and an engine kill switch. Added theft prevention besides being a manual transmission. :)
The front axle received new 80 Series knuckles with new disc brakes and new Aisin manual hubs. The master brake cylinder was also upgraded to an 80 series, all done by Torfab in Everett, WA.
All new Old Man Emu shocks and leaf springs front and rear. Rear leaf springs oversized right now, designed for more weight in the back for future second fuel tank and on board water tank.
Super low miles BF Goodridge KO2 LT 235/85 R16 tires on 16” steel rims with a D shape pattern.
The front of the vehicle is protected by a brand new steel ARB Deluxe winch bumper.
A BADLAND APEX 12,000 lb. Winch with Synthetic Rope and Wireless Remote was newly installed, tested, but not used, comes with the factory 80’ rope.
Front illumination is provided by LED headlights and two after market LED flood lights that still need to be electrified.
The rear of the vehicle is protected by a South African GOBI-X steel bumper with integrated LED lights, recovery hooks, Hi Lift receiver, trailer hitch receiver and swing out rear tire carrier with illuminated license plate holder.
All door rubber seals and the front window seals have been replaced to protect the interior from dust and weather.
Clear plastic visors protect the front windows from wind and rain.
The roof was replaced by an ALU CAB Hercules Roof conversion and now features inside standing room and a full length strut assisted pop top with strut assisted bed platform with reading lights and USB chargers, mattress and a two speed stainless fan.
New front seatbelts were installed in the fall of 2023.
A Radio with 7” screen and Apple Car Play for navigation, USB chargers and a 12V cigarette Adapter is in the dashboard.
Some of the vent outlets and Radio surround have been replaced with new Toyota OEM.
An 8’ ARB awning is attached with ALU CAB mounting hardware to the left side of the vehicle to provide rain or sun protection.
The rear lower side walls and floor under the front seats has been lined with 80 mil Kil Mat Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener to reduce and dampen road and engine noise and the entire floor is covered by a gray floor liner in excellent condition.
New oversized Roadsafe high output alternator with a 120AMP output was installed to power a 12V starter battery.
There are 3x 100Watt Renogy Solar panels mounted to the roof and 1x 100W Renogy Solar panel mounted to the hood for a combined 400W of Solar power, which can be stored in 2x Battle Born 100AH 12V LIFEPO4 LITHIUM batteries as house batteries mounted in a temporary wood cabinet.
Charging is provided by a Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 30 amp 12/24-Volt Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth) and a Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt DC-DC Charger Isolated (Bluetooth) and monitored either through the Victron Bluetooth App or the Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor above dash.
Two sets of 6 FT Black Anodized Aluminum L-Track rails have been installed on both sides and back plated full lengh to allow for the secure mounting of any exterior accessories like a fold down table, Maxtrax mount or Jerry Cans.
Left and right door arm rests with cupholders ensure comfort.
Over all this vehicle is in amazing condition, of course not perfect, she was built in 1988. Pretty much zero rust, she drives strong and sounds healthy.
We purchased “Wanda” with the dream to convert her into the ultimate 4x4 travel vehicle for long distance travel through South America and Africa. A very unexpected business opportunity brings us to Costa Rica and their very strict import regulations make it impossible to import. Long story short, we had to purchase a vehicle locally in Costa Rica and pretty much start over.
We are pretty gutted to have to part with this vehicle and hope to one day see her on the road, maybe when you come and visit us in Costa Rica on your trip down the Pan-American Highway!
Here are the specs again.
Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy
Left Had Drive, Costa Rica import
Registered and clean title in WA state
1988
Model distinction is HJ75LV-KR
VIN: HJ75-0025113
Toyota 2H 4.0 L, inline 6 engine
Diesel
Turbo
184800 KM (114.830 miles) on the odometer
5 speed manual transmission
4x4 as HI 4 or Low 4 and H2 rear wheel drive
120A output alternator
80 series radiator with double electric fan
80 series knuckles
80 series front disc brakes
80 series master cylinder
Aisin manual front hubs
Old Man Emu front and rear shocks
Old Man Emu front and rear leaf springs (Rear over sprung for future weight gain)
BF Goodridge KO2 LT 235/85 R16 tires on 16” steel rims
ARB Deluxe winch front steel bumper
BADLAND APEX 12,000 lb. Winch with 80’ of Synthetic Rope
LED headlights
LED Flood lights (not electrified yet)
Gobi-x rear steel bumper with tire swing out and LED lights
All new rubber seals on doors and front windows
400W Renogy Solar
200W Battle Born batteries as house batteries
ALU Cab Hercules roof conversion
New Seatbelts in front
USB plugs, Fan,…