The 100-Series Land Cruiser is a firm favorite on our forum, with recent offerings including this 1999, 2000, and 2001. This iteration remains an impressive value with well-maintained offerings available for under $20,000 (a fraction of what you’ll pay for a 70 or 200 Series). At $38,000, today’s example is significantly more expensive, but for good reason, since it’s the ultra-rare Australian-spec 105. This means it boasts the bulletproof 1HZ diesel, a strengthened chassis, front and rear solid axles, a rear limited-slip differential, barn doors, and a function-first interior. In other words, from the factory, the 105 was designed specifically to endure daily punishment in some of the world’s harshest environments and is subsequently ideally suited to overlanding. This 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ105 (305,xxx miles) has been further uprated with aftermarket parts and accessories and has just 17,000 miles on a full engine rebuild. Further still, it has undergone heaps of recent maintenance with full details documented in the original listing. If you’d like a better idea of just why this model is such an overlanding icon, then check out the adventures of 4WD 24-7, Will’s Land Cruiser Mods, and All Offroad 4×4.
From the Seller:
“Many say that the 80 Series is the pinnacle of the Land Cruiser, while others may argue that it’s a 70 Series. Somewhere between the two is the 105 Series Land Cruiser. Meet the 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ105—a no-nonsense, straight-axle icon powered by the legendary turboed 1HZ 4.2L diesel engine. This is not simply a 100 Series, but the king of Land Cruisers, featuring an improved 80-Series chassis and drivetrain, along with a 100-Series body and rear barn doors. This is one of probably 10 in the country and one of only a few that has the barn doors. An Australian RHD 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 105, diesel, manual transmission, dual tanks 1hz 6-cylinder diesel with aftermarket Denco turbo with air to water intercooler, boost, and EGT gauges.”
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ105
The Land Cruiser is fitted with the legendary 4.2-liter 1HZ diesel motor that, in stock configuration, produces 131 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque (today’s example has been uprated with a turbo). An exceptionally long-lived engine is matched with excellent capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, a rear limited-slip diff, armor, a Safari snorkel, and manual locking front hubs. Inside, these rugged credentials are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Wolf Box dash cam
- Tilt steering wheel
- Aftermarket Sony stereo
- Cruise control
Distinguishing Features
- ARB bull bar with spotlights and Kings Domin8r Extreme winch and MCC rear bar with twin jerry can holder and spare wheel
- Roof rack
- Lifted 2-inch suspension
- Drawer system and back door table
- Upgraded 4-pot front brake calipers
- Dual battery system, solar charge controller with Anderson input and solar panel, and Kings 500-watt inverter
- Ironman M/T-X tires
This 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ105 is listed for $38,000 OBO and is currently located in Texas. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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