Well, the day has come. I’ve finally met the love of my life, and it has a custom aluminum welded Alu-Cab interior and a rebuilt 1HZ diesel motor. My heart is racing, my palms are sweaty, and my Volkswagen T3 Syncro looks nervous, but there’s no denying this Toyota Troopcarrier is the one.
If you’re a regular on the Expedition Portal forum, you may be familiar with Matthew Sanda and his incredible builds (if not, I recommend following his travels on Instagram @lucidless), including a recent Land Rover Discovery I 300tdi Pop-Top Camper. He is now offering his truly remarkable, meticulously-maintained Toyota Troopcarrier, which benefits from a vast list of premium modifications, including an Alu-Cab Hercules roof conversion, a generous assortment of overland accessories, and a bargain price of $70,000 OBO. Sure, it’s not inexpensive, but it’s considerably less than many of the overland rigs listed for sale on our forum, and it’s in a league above all of them. The Troopy is currently located in South Africa, but all global shipping information is detailed in the original listing linked below.
From the Seller:
“I’ve decided to have a bit of a change of pace and am going to sell my Land Cruiser 78-Series Troopcarrier that is fully kitted and turnkey for long-range expedition travel. I’m selling because I’m a little burned out from overlanding and want to transition to sailing for a little while. So I would consider trades for aluminum centerboard sailboats in the 34- to 42-foot range. I don’t mind a project, either. Those who have followed my builds on Instagram, Facebook, or Expedition Portal know I spare no expense when building my vehicles, often going above and beyond, and produce defiantly unique builds that are extremely functional for overlanding and daily driving.”
Toyota Troopcarrier
The Toyota Troopcarrier is fitted with the 1HZ diesel motor that produces 129 horsepower, 285 pound-feet of torque, and is exceptionally long-lived. A bulletproof engine and drivetrain are mated with excellent all-terrain capability thanks to heavy-duty part-time 4WD, a dual-range transfer case, front and rear differential locks, a snorkel, and more. In short, the Troopy is one of the greatest vehicle platforms for overland travel and is the rig of choice for nearly all major front-line agencies who require absolute reliability in the harshest conditions.
Distinguishing Features
The specifications on this Toyota Troopcarrier are extensive; here is a small selection of notable features:
- Alu-Cab custom welded aluminum interior
- Twin 90-liter long-range fuel tanks
- Alu-Cab 270-degree awning
- House battery 120-amp-hour with 150-watt solar panel
- Dometic fridge, 45-liter
- Front Runner roof rack
- Alu-Cab Hercules top
- Old Man Emu 2-inch lift kit
This Toyota Troopcarrier is listed for $70,000 OBO and is currently located in South Africa. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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