Highlights

No expense spared frame-off restoration
4.0-litre 1GR-FE 4.0-litre V6 engine, sourced from a 2015 Toyota 4-Runner and six-speed automatic transmission
Rare four-door 'Troopy' body style
Originally commissioned for a Miami resident
Comprehensively upgraded with modern Toyota running gear
Registered in Ireland

The Appeal

The 40-series Toyota Land Cruiser is, quite simply, one of the most revered off-road vehicles ever produced, and the FJ-45 four-door 'Troopy' is among the rarest and most desirable variants. With its elongated wheelbase and troop-carrier proportions, the Troopy cuts a commanding silhouette that few vehicles can match, and it has become increasingly sought after.

This 1985 example has been treated to a comprehensive frame-off restoration, transforming it into a thoroughly modern restomod whilst retaining the classic Land Cruiser aesthetic. The modern mechanicals make this a genuinely capable machine both on and off the tarmac, while the cabin blends classic styling with contemporary comfort to ensure the driving experience is as refined as it is characterful.

Originally built for a resident of Miami and subsequently imported to Ireland, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a comprehensively specified FJ-45 Troopy restomod with striking kerb appeal.

History and Paperwork

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-45 four-door 'Troopy'
Originally modified for a Miami resident
Purchased by the current owner approximately three years ago from America
Imported into Ireland; permanently imported with duty and taxes paid
Showing 6,892 miles on the odometer
Safety inspection exempt

The Condition

Square grille with LED headlights
Silver classic mirrors
WARN Expedition winch fitted
Custom leather front and rear seats
4-Runner bucket seats installed up front
Classic centre console fitted
Power windows fitted
Air conditioning fitted

The very best restomods don't stray too far from the character of the original vehicle. This Toyota remains true to its roots, especially in the looks department, while boasting a few subtle nods to the work that's gone on under the skin. As the photographs attest, the vehicle presents impeccably throughout.

The gloss black paint lends a menacing look, complemented by extra-wide off-road wheels, a winch and chunky bumpers. The interior is particularly well-executed, with modern instrumentation retro-fitted into the period binnacles and uprated seats throughout. We particularly admire the inclusion of the retro steering wheel.

The Mechanics

4.0-litre 1GR-FE 4.0-litre V6 engine, sourced from a 2015 Toyota 4-Runner
Six-speed automatic transmission
4-Runner front and rear coil suspension
Four-wheel disc brakes
Toyota shocks, anti-lock brake system, traction and stability control
Front and rear differential lockers

As the above list demonstrates, this FJ-45 will be markedly different to drive following the extensive work. The modern drivetrain makes the biggest impact, turning a forty-year-old workhorse into a car that could actually be used on 21st-century roads on a daily basis.
The vendor describes all mechanicals as being in very good order, ready for the next owner.

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