There are a few dealers in Germany who import European spec (much nicer than Africa spec with diff locks, tanks, and a good heater + hopefully not 24v) troopies; - they're bought in ex-Japan on a case by case basis.
Here's one in Hannover:
http://www.toebben-autohaus.de/
or try Tojo Zambia for RHD Af model.
A regular 78 does not have a turbo - that's the problem - (though they are available with the electronic Amazon engine in Australia. This would certainly pass emisions but is the old Tdi/Td5 quandry which may be why you want a Troopie in the first place).
Or look for one on the European sahara websites for a used one - buschtaxi.de - they are pretty sought after. I would have thought if they have a European plate you ought to get a UK plate on it - though I hear all that stuff has become harder here in the last year or two.
Overall, IMO I've found its not worth the bother - you've got to something really against an 80 in the UK for up to half the price.
Ch
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