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La Aduana: 1986 Turbo Diesel Land Cruiser RHD

A beige 1986 Land Cruiser SUV with a raised suspension is parked indoors in a garage with brick walls and concrete floor. This RHD Land Cruiser features rugged tires and a yellow license plate reading J653 WCY.

The words Turbo Diesel Land Cruiser are enough to stop many overlanders dead in their tracks. Land Cruisers of any variety are lust-worthy things, but vehicles like this 1986 Toyota imported direct from Japan evoke romantic day dreams of voyages far into the backcountry. Newly repainted and well preserved, this is a cool truck. The 4.0 liter turbo diesel is paired to an automatic transmission with all the options available in 1986. Located in Los Angeles, all one need do is grab the keys and head east. Anywhere east will do.

A beige, vintage 1986 Turbo Diesel Land Cruiser with a brown roof is parked indoors on a concrete floor. The RHD Land Cruiser features large off-road tires and is viewed from the rear side angle, with other vehicles visible in the background.

Close-up of a car engine bay featuring a Toyota inline-six engine with prominent “TWIN TURBO” and “TOYOTA” lettering, typical of a Turbo Diesel Land Cruiser, surrounded by various hoses and mechanical components.

Interior view of a 1986 Land Cruiser showing a wooden steering wheel, manual gear shift, instrument panel, and keys hanging from the ignition. The beige and brown upholstery complements the classic Turbo Diesel Land Cruiser style. The driver’s door is open.

Front seats of a 1986 Land Cruiser with beige and brown upholstery; the seats are labeled BLITZER and appear clean and well-maintained. The image is taken from the passenger side, showing both seats and part of the center console.

  

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.