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La Aduana: 1996 Land Cruiser

A white 1996 Land Cruiser with a roof rack and spare tire is parked on rocky terrain under a cloudy sky, with mountains visible in the background.

We all know, the Land Cruiser itch is something that must be scratched. If you have always wanted a Land Cruiser, and have never owned one, this particular truck just may peak your interest. To say it is smartly built is obvious. To say it is clean and well maintained is a massive understatement. I don’t even know if the word pristine does this truck justice.

The owner of this Land Cruiser has spared no expense in building what might be one of the most comprehensive 80 Series builds we have ever seen. No trick was missed, no detail neglected, no option omitted. The supercharged strait six has been rebuilt with the procedure fully documented on the website dedicated to this Land Cruiser. Doesn’t your truck have a dedicated website?

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As turn-key expedition rigs go, this one just needs a destination. It would be hard to improve on this level of build. There are too many details to list here, so you’ll simply have to visit the website.

A white 1996 Land Cruiser with tinted windows, a roof rack, and a rear-mounted spare tire is parked in a driveway near a garage. The Land Cruiser appears to be equipped for off-road use.

A 1996 Land Cruiser SUV in white with black wheels, a roof-mounted awning, and an off-road jack and spare tire mounted on the rear, parked in a driveway.

A close-up view of equipment, including a small air compressor and control panel with digital display, installed inside the back of a 1996 Land Cruiser with the door open.

A 1996 Land Cruiser with a roof-top tent is parked on grassy terrain in a scenic mountain valley under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by green hills and trees.

Close-up view of a clean, detailed 1996 Land Cruiser engine bay with hoses, wires, and components, including a TRD supercharger and visible batteries on each side. The hood is open at La Aduana, revealing the impressive engine setup.

Close-up view of a 1996 Land Cruiser’s suspension system showing the coil spring, shock absorber, axle, and tire, with the ground visible beneath.

The interior of a 1996 Land Cruiser shows the driver’s seat, steering wheel, dashboard, gear shifter, control buttons, and console—all in grey and black tones with a key in the ignition.

 

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.