Want one soooo baaaad!

[axtmayer]

How can I get my hands on a LandCruiser TroopCarrier out here in the States?

 

[Scott Brady]

The best you can do if find a mid-80s unit and import under the 25 year rule, or you can buy one in a country that sells those trucks and just use it for traveling, never permanently importing it to the US.

 

[RMP&O]

Easy, import it. 25yr rule applies, ie it has to be 25yrs old or older.

It is easy really. I imported a truck last June. Just get ready to pay a lot to import it and if going through the trouble, I would seek out a LHD Cruiser.

Cheers

 

[Clutch]

How can I get my hands on a LandCruiser TroopCarrier out here in the States?

$$$$$$$$$$$.

Comb e-bay, craigslist, etc...they pop up every now and then. There are some importers such as Vintage Offroad

http://www.vintageoffroad.com/


But for the same money, you can get a newer/better performing vehicle...the sheet metal does look cool on those Troopys though.

Or have Aqulu build you a body to fit on a modern chassis, such as a 80 series or such.

They have a 4 Door version already and a Troopy


http://www.aqualu.com/fj-quad--crew-cabs.html

http://www.aqualu.com/troop-carrier.html

 

[BulletHead]

I would steer clear from vintageoffroad.com if I were you, many, including myself have had major issues with their business practices.

 

[Flagster]

I would steer clear from vintageoffroad.com if I were you, many, including myself have had major issues with their business practices.

x2...

 

[Clutch]

well...I was trying not to say anything.

If a person really wanted one is what I was saying.

I would go the Aqualu route myself, and a 80 chassis...or *gasp* (i'll probably get flamed for this) on a Tacoma chassis since the dimensions are closer...

then you'll get IFS, rack & pinion steering if you go the Taco hybrid route.

:lurk: