Highlights

Rare 3-door passenger VX model with chrome wheels and flared wheel arches
Highly original throughout
NCT valid until May 2025

The Appeal

The Toyota Landcruiser is a 4x4 built to take on just about anything. While many of the world's off-roaders have a military basis, the Land Cruiser concept arrived in 1951 as a mobility vehicle for Japan’s National Police Reserve. This sort of employment demanded hard-wearing, rugged engineering and reliability.

Over the next 71 years of continuous production, 14 model lines and thousands of variations joined the Land Cruiser's ranks - and the off-roader had become one of the longest-produced, most varied and bestselling product lines in Toyota's history.

This VX, with chromed wheels and flared arches, is relatively more scarce - thanks in part to its 3-door passenger arrangement. In recent years, the car has been dry stored, and only taken out for the odd sunny drive. It now comes to us ready and waiting for the lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1991
Originally based in England
In current ownership since March 2020
Advisory-free NCT valid until May 2025
141,766 miles from new
Accompanied by a wealth of MOT and NCT certificates

The Condition

Bodywork is very straight with minor age-related marks
Paintwork is bright with a few scuffs and touch-ups over the years
Light areas of discolouration around the shut lines and seams
Some scuffs and marks to the arches and bumpers
Tyres are slightly larger than standard
Underside looks solid with minor corrosion
Interior is in very good condition with minor discolouration on the driver's seat
Roof lining and carpets appear in smart condition
Rear seats appear unused
Equipped with electric sunroof, electric windows, central locking, and tilt altimeter gauge

The Mechanics

2.4-Litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel powerplant
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Engine bay in good overall order with age-commensurate wear
We understand the cruiser to be driving as expected
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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