1995 Toyota Landcruiser 80 series, VX 4.2 diesel, manual, 24v, diff locks in UK
 

Expedition prepared, 173,000 miles, metallic green colour,

This lovely vehicle ideally equipped for 2+ persons is being reluctantly offered for sale, we have had some great times in it in Northern Africa & Europe, especially Croatia.

It has been mechanically prepared & is serviced regularly by Julian Voelker of Overlandcruisers.

MOT’ed until November, Taxed December 2012.

Modifications:
Old Man Emu 2 inch suspension lift,
Front & rear anti roll bar,
80/100 series air lift air bag kit,
Safari Snorkel, raised diff & gear box breather,
PIAA Sports dual horns,
BF Goodrich All Terrain KO285/75/16 tyres x5,
Radiator and hoses replaced,
Dark tinted rear and back windows,
Towing eyes.

Electrics
IBS-DBS split charge & battery monitor system,
Optima Red Top 4.2LU 4 post,
Optima Yellow Top 8012-254 battery,
Inverter Numax 600w 12 v pure sine,
2x 3 pin plug sockets , 3 x din plug sockets 3 x sin plug sockets,
Electric hookup socket with Uk and continental adapters,
TOAD alarm immobiliser,
National Lunar Weekender 50 twin Fridge freezer ( 40-litre fridge, 10-litre freezer),

50 litre Inbuilt water tank with 2 taps, one for water filtered through Nature Pure system,
Bespoke drawer & box storage system in rear,
Gas bottles & cooker, 2 burners and grill,
Cargo net, electric control panel, storage area & inbuilt safe, Fire extinguisher (2kg), life hammer in cab.

Patriot 2200 Roof Rack & double jerry can holder with 2 x 20 litre green jerry cans & fuel filler,
roof rack storage box containing ladder & Sand Waffles (Maxtrax II Sand Recovery System),
telescopic shower rail & shower curtain,
Easi-awn 1.4 T roof tent with large clip on add-a-room ( 1400 [w] x2000 mm [d]) with full opening weather proof window & mosquito net door opening inclusive of rear panel & groundsheet,
Florescent light for tent use,
Full Waxoyl treatment by Rustmaster,

Additional equipment
T Max Compressor,
Draper bottle Jack 12 tone,
Spade Mantex expedition,
Tow ropes x 2 , shackles x 3 6.5 ton rated,
Electric shower ,
Camp Grill Barbeque,
Luggable loo,
Spare bulbs & fuses,
Oil filter, air filter, spare hoses,
Matching leather covered Rear seats x4 which were removed at time of conversion.
It has cost us £29,000 (GBP) (original receipts available ) to convert and fit it out.
PRICE £22,950 (GBP) or near offer

link onto this thread for pictures
http://s1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/barbarah5/


http://s1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/barbarah5/

LC
 

Hi Barbara

thats a nicely kitted out LC you have, but imho you are asking 'long dollars' for it - its all now second hand!

Good luck with the sale

Hi Chris,

thanks for your reply, The vehicle is in very good condition and as can be seen from the photos very well fitted out, and we can always negotiate!

Chris, I think it is well worth it. It has done very little work since being prepped and has been exceptionally well maintained.

We have 3 80s here at the moment that have all been prepped and then used on trips and then sold and they all need several thousand pounds worth of work to get them back up to scratch - Barbara's 80 is immaculate and ready to go now!

Barbara,

I'd like to congratulate you on a very calm and measured response to someone sabotaging your sale or atleast damaging the possibilities.

I'm a little surprised at Chris expressing his opinion publically here, especially as a moderator. I must say I found it most annoying when someone posted a similar response to an advert of mine, especially as he was in the business of making money from car sales. Of course, as far as I know that's not the case this time.

Good luck with the sale.

Long range fuel tank?
 

Hi Barbara

Is your LC80 fitted with an additional fuel tank (that you forgot to list...). Thanks.

Byron

Hi Byron,

no it hasn't got an integral fuel tank, we use the 2x20 litre jerry cans which are locked into the carrier on the roof rack,


hope this is helpful

Barbara

My response
 

My first response is to say that I am a fully paid up member of the HUBB and have been for quite a few years, and as such I am entitled to my opinion. As is obvious, I am also one of the mods, and I have found that I have tended to refrain from commenting on numerous ocassoions due to this. However, I believe there is nothing wrong with airing my views or opinions as would/does anyone else on here.
This is a forum and as such all threads are open to comment, as long as they are not rude or abusive.

I had no 'intent' to sabotage or damage Barbara's chances of selling here LC, but made my opinion on the price only.
I note Barbara was very polite with her response, then Julian Voelker then replied with his opinion of the truck - I know Julian well and if he says it well worth the money and in excellent condition, then I would not hesitate to take his word for it.

So to Barbara, if any offence was perceived please accept my appologies, as there was no offence intended.

To Julian - for those of you who don't know him, Julian is 'Overland Cruisers' and probably the most technically skilled Land Cruiser mechanic in the UK - thanks for your comment, you have a better mechanical knowledge of the truck than anyone, so informed and to the point.

To Jamie, I don't appreciate the accusation that I sabotaged or damaged Barbara's thread, perhaps in some peoples opinion my comment was unjustified or a little harsh, but it was only intended as a statement of my opinion and if I'm honest, I thought it might stimulate some positive discussion and interest. I do not sell cars or trucks for a business or sideline.

Finally I just want to re-emphasise the fact that this is an open public/members forum, we are all grown up adults, hopefully!
We have our own views and opinions, and should be allowed to air them when we want without accusation or abuse. I hope everyone continues to enjoy the Hubb and its plethora of fascinating information.

Good luck with the sale

Chris

i would be carefull of upsetting more people by commenting that someone has more knowledge of these vehicles than anyone else, afterall do you know everyone and what they do for a living who writes a post on here?


i have a crane if you need to borrow it to get out of the hole you dug yourself!

Just failed in my first post due to stupid phone. The gist was ... I should follow my own advice and confine initial reactions to personal messages or better yet, count to 10. Barbara, apologies for the distraction.

Good luck with the sale Barbara, it's a great looking 80.

j555fjr - What are you hoping to achieve there? No need at all.

I and many others would echo every word Chris said about Julian.

Happy travels all
Sam

i wasnt trying to achieve anything.



all i was saying was he suggested that he knew the best mechanic for toyotas in the uk, i was pointing out that without knowing everyone elses background its abit unfair.


bit like me saying my other half makes the best tea in the world but without trying yours it would not be right for me to say.

fairness and equality you see.

An opinion
 

I haven't dug myself any hole - I stand by what I have said, I believe that Julian is "probably the most technically skilled Land Cruiser mechanic in the UK".
Speak to just about anyone who is knowledgable about the UK Land Cruiser 'world', and I'm fairly certain 'most' would agree with me.

I re-iterate its my opinion and I did state 'most'.

Anyway, lets leave this conversation here or take it somewhere else - maybe the 'lounge', as this is Barbara's thread.

Chris

Wow,
I didn't expect my post to produce such a reaction, however it's great to know the HUBB is so active.

I wasn't offended by Chris's comments and am pleased that Julian expressed his knowledgable opinion of my Toyota Landcruiser,

thanks to everyone for your contributions,

Barbara

Just to let you all know, I have massively reduced the asking price for this great vehicle to £14,750 (GBP)

please link onto this thread for pictures
http://s1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/barbarah5/

Barbara

Overland prepped TLC
 

Gotta say this vehicle represents great value, especially when you look at the quality of the kit added.

JT - didn't realise you took offence so easily:

"I must say I found it most annoying when someone posted a similar response to an advert of mine, especially as he was in the business of making money from car sales."

In fact i'm not in the business of making money from car sales - maybe one day - at the moment it hardly keeps the wolf from the door old man, so I'd say it's rather more of a hobby really.

Anyway, sorry if I caused you any sleepless nights and I'll hold my tongue next time.

TTFN!

Thanks Chris, yes it is great value for £14,750 (GBP) especially when my updated list of work done is reviewed, so i've posted it below


This lovely vehicle ideally equipped for 2+ persons is being reluctantly offered for sale, we bought it in June 2010 and had it modified & prepared, it’s really great for off roading and also offers very comfortable camping .

It has been mechanically prepared & is serviced regularly by Julian Voelker of Overlandcruisers.

MOT’ed until November, Taxed December 2012,
174000 miles, green metallic colour, cream leather upholstery

Modifications & mechanics:
(Sept 2010 –March 2011)
Old Man Emu 2 inch suspension lift,
Front & rear anti roll bar,
80/100series air life bag,
Safari Snorkel, raised diff & gear box breather,
PIAA Sports dual horns,
H4 Bi-zenon Pro Plus 5000k HID headlights
BF Goodrich All Terrain KO285/75/16 tyres x 5
Towing eyes
New clutch
New gear box mount
New alternator
New radiator & hoses
New fuel filler pipe
Front axle repack, seals and bearings
New drive shaft CV joint
New brake pads front and back
New fan belts
New centre diff lock switch
Dark tinted windows with security film
Roof rack-Patriot 220
Double Jerry can holder – Patriot with padlock
2x20 litre green fuel jerry cans and fuel filler spout
Bespoke roof rack storage box containing Sand waffles ( Maxtrax 11 Sand Recovery System)& extending ladder

Easi –awn 1.4T roof tent (sleeps two really comfortably on a nice thick double mattress), in very good condition, with large clip on add-a-room (1400[w] x 2000mm[d]) with full opening weather proof window & mosquito net door opening inclusive of rear panel, used twice

Telescopic shower rail and shower curtain
50 litre inbuilt water tank with 2 taps, one for water filtered through Nature Pure System
Bespoke drawer system in rear incorporating Disco 111 Twin Drawer unit, shelving &
5 wolf boxes
Calor lite (Propane) 6kg bottle , regulator x1 &spanner x1
Campinggaz 3 kg bottle & regulator x1
SunnGas Grill Master double burner camping stove with grill
Cargo net
Built in safe
Fire extinguisher (2kg)
Life hammer fixed in cab

Full waxoyl treatment in June 2012

Electrics
IBS-DBS split charge & battery monitoring system
Optima Red Top 4.2LU 4 post batteries x2 & Optima Yellow Top 8012-254 battery x1 fitted under bonnet
Invertor- Numax 600w 12v pure sine
Electrics control panel
2x3 pin plug sockets,
3 din plug sockets,
3 sin plug sockets
Mains electric hook up point
Electric compressor plug-in point
Category 1 TOAD alarm immobiliser
National Lunar Weekender 50 twin Fridge Freezer (40 litre fridge, 10 litre freezer) in excellent condition
LED internal lights

Additional equipment
Haynes Manual
Electric hook up cable, reel, case and continental hook up connector
Electric shower-Portable by Turbo Shower
Solar shower- Gelert 20litre
Water tank filler hose and assorted connectors

T Max compressor-72 litres min air flow
Draper Bottle Jack 12 tonne
Tow strap x 10 metres (500 kilo’s)
Snatch strap x4.5 metres (14000 kilo’s)
2x 8.5 ton silver pin shackles S/NO : AP5
1 pair Briers men’s gloves
Expedition Spade, Mantex
Emergency triangle
2x visibility vests


2x Hi Gear camping chairs with attached side tables
1x camping table
BBQ Camp Grill- Coghlans
Florescent light for tent use
20 litre Water Jerry can –Huenersdorff x1
Luggable Loo
Mallet, tent pegs
Assorted straps and bungees

Oils, Liquids & Spares
Castrol Magnatec 10w-40 x 1 litre
Castrol transmission fluid x 1 litre
Universal brake & clutch fluid 250 mls
Bulb kit
Fuse kit
8BUP3817 Toyota air filter
23303-64010 Toyota fuel filter
90915-30002-8T Toyota oil filter
90916-02452 Toyota fan belts x 2
Spare set hoses

Exhaust Gun Gun
Exhaust repair bandage
Rad weld x 250ml
Plastic padding x1
Metal glue x1
UHU glue x1
Ducting tape

“Morocco Overland” book by Chris Scott, includes route guides from the Atlas to the Sahara

PLUS matching leather covered rear seats x 4 which were removed at the time of conversion

This vehicle is not new there are a few marks within it consistent with its age, and there is a slight scuff on nearside front bumper, however it is a really lovely vehicle which drives well and is fun to use.

Any questions, please do ask them!

cheers , Barbara

Well, that didn't take long, my great 4x4 is now sold, it went for my latest asking price and has gone to a super couple to take them on their adventures,

cheers

Barbara

Congratulations!

Darn!
 

Was having a look throught the spec myself!

Congrats Barbara, enjoy your new found freedom - hope you don't miss the truck too much!