Many consider the Toyota Land Cruiser to be the ultimate overland vehicle. The 70 Series (offered in various configurations) is arguably the best of the breed for around-the-world trips and was subsequently chosen by publisher Scott Brady and friends to cross all seven continents for Expeditions 7. The “Troopy” variant is well suited to camper conversions, which is why today’s seller, Rodney (@white_troopy on Instagram), built this breathtaking BJ75 (292,000 kilometers/182,000 miles) for a two-and-a-half-year trip through Central and South America (spoiler, it performed flawlessly). This vehicle has been overhauled from the ground up; work includes a desirable 1HD-T engine conversion and a plethora of premium aftermarket parts and accessories to optimize it for hardcore exploration. I spent almost a decade searching for a Troopy, and it’s hard to put into words how special these vehicles are. At the wheel, you quickly understand that the Land Cruiser was engineered from the factory to withstand daily punishment on a level that far exceeds most civilian vehicles (even the coveted Ineos Grenadier feels fragile in comparison). So, if you’re in the market for the ultimate overland rig to see the world, then look no further. Learn more about this pinnacle platform on the Overland Journal podcast.
From the Seller:
“This 1990 Toyota BJ75 Land Cruiser ‘Troopy’ was imported in raw form from France seven years ago. Upon arrival in Portland, Oregon, the transformation began into what many consider the ultimate ‘overlanding’ platform. To that end, the Troopy has just returned from a 2.5-year trip from Oregon to Ushuaia, Argentina. Given that I have two other Land Cruisers and a Jetta daily driver, it’s time to pass this truck to the next adventure seeker. The truck performed flawlessly on the Pan American highway with routine maintenance of oil, brake, and tire replacements. Truly, the word ‘bulletproof’ describes its performance.”
1990 Toyota BJ75 Land Cruiser
The original motor has been swapped for a desirable 1HD-T 4.2-liter turbo-charged diesel that, in stock form, produces 164 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque (impressive range supplied by 77 gallons of fuel capacity). An exceptionally long-lived engine and drivetrain are matched with legendary capability thanks to a heavy-duty 4WD system, high and low range, armor, a snorkel, winch, manual locking front hubs, and front and rear air lockers. These rugged backcountry attributes are balanced with the following driver comforts:
- Air-conditioning
- 12-volt and USB power outlets
- Power steering
- Rubber flooring
- Scheel-Mann Vario heated seats with custom covers
- Auxiliary gauges
- Various storage
Distinguishing Features
- Old Man Emu Dakar suspension with 2-inch lift
- Custom NATO spec wheels with BFGoodrich A/T tires
- ARB front bull bar
- Come Up 12-000-pound winch
- Rear door drop-down table
- Alu-Cab 270 awning with custom lights
- Expedition One rear bumper
- Alu-Cab Hercules pop top
- Goose Gear custom camper interior
- ARB air compressor
- Battle Born lithium house batteries, 200 amp-hours total, Victron charge controller, 130 watts of solar, Xantrex 2,000-watt inverter, dedicated alternator for charging batteries
- Freshwater (22 gallons)
- Auxiliary lighting
- Espar D2 diesel air heater
- Custom roof rack with 8020 extrusion
- Auxiliary 50-gallon fuel tank
- Engel MT60 refrigerator
- Rixen heat exchanger
- Drop down rear access step
- Dual rear storage boxes
This 1990 Toyota BJ75 Land Cruiser Troopy is listed for $100,000 and is currently located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
Contact Information:
Email: rtb2001us@yahoo.com
