The Toyota Land Cruiser is widely regarded as a pinnacle overland platform for around-the-world adventures. However, living inside a standard 4WD is not ideal, and while a pop-top roof is an improvement, it’s still cramped. Cue today’s 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80, which solves this issue with an exquisitely equipped German-manufactured custom composite cabin. This configuration matches the legendary 80-Series chassis with a spacious and well-equipped camper. The habitation box (with Bundutec electric raising roof) has been meticulously designed to provide maximum space and comfort without drastically compromising backcountry performance. Inside, you’ll find generous amenities for life off the grid and even a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Outside there’s a wealth of storage courtesy of both side and rear external lockers and a cab-mounted roof rack. If you’d like to learn more about this stunning rig, read Graeme Bell’s full feature piece: Michael Clark’s 80-Series Land Cruiser Camper. In order to better understand the realities of living on the road in a custom 80-Series camper then check out Ashley Giordano’s feature piece on Dirt Sunrise’s 1990 HDJ80 Maltec Conversion.
From the Seller:
“Are you looking for a compact and container friendly vehicle to travel the world—but with two double beds, a toilet, full-height internal shower, heating, hot water, a kitchen and fridge, yet compact enough for the tightest of tracks and capable of tackling the toughest of terrains with proven and unsurpassed reliability? Then look no further. Based on the legendary Land Cruiser 80 Series, this is one of the last 24V models with the bombproof 4.2 1HD-FT diesel turbo-charged engine, three diff locks, coil sprung all round so a comfortable ride, and it will cruise at 70 mph. It has simple mechanicals serviceable around the globe.”
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80
The Land Cruiser is fitted with a 4.2 1HD-FT diesel turbo-charged engine that, in stock form, produces 167 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque (range is provided by dual fuel tanks with a total of 145 liters). An exceptionally long-lived motor is matched with legendary capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, aftermarket Old Man Emu Suspension, all-terrain tires, a Safari snorkel, winch, armor, and front, center and rear locking differentials. These rugged credentials are balanced with the following driver comforts:
- Air-conditioning
- Security safe in armrest console
- Aftermarket stereo
- Power steering
- CB radio
Distinguishing Features
Below is a selection of notable features. Please see the original listing for full details.
- House battery system (240 amp-hours), 300 watts of solar, Intervolt DC/DC charger and display, and 2,000-watt inverter
- Freshwater (140 liters), Nature Pure water filter
- Indel compressor 85-liter fridge
- Ostrich Wing 270-degree awning
- Webasto Thermo Top C hydronic heater for water and blown air heating
- Kitchen and bathroom with Thetford toilet and standing-height shower with stainless shower tray
- Fabryka 4×4 winch bumper and Come Up Seal Pro 9.5 winch
This 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 is listed for $69,995 and is currently located in the United Kingdom. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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