Hi There,
Currently almost back in the UK after an amazing trip from Cape Town South Africa to London.
It is now time to sell our beloved car, as the place for it is on the road rather than on the pavement outside our house.
Car Details:
"The Beast"
- Model: A UK-Registered 1995 Land Cruiser 80 Series, GX
- Engine: 24 Valve Diesel, Manual
- Mileage (at time of sale): 155,000 Miles - 249,500KM
- Ownership: 3rd Owner, Full OFFICIAL TOYOTA Service History
- Features: 5 Door, Electric Windows, Air Conditioning, Radio / CD, Central Locking, Alarm / Immobiliser, 4.2 Litre Engine, Independent Front, Rear and Central Differential Locks - ALL in perfect order, Sunroof
Additions
- 2 spare wheel & custom-made cover (Spare wheels are un-used,brand new BF Goodrich AT tyres)
- Refurbished all the wheels, full sand-blast and re-spray
- Fitted BF Goodrich All Terrain tyres
- Safari Snorkel for cleaner air intake and crossing water
- 2 Additional Optima Yellow-top batteries (to power the fridge and other electrical kit - 150Amp Hours
- 2 new main batteries for starting the car and powering standard vehicle electrical equipment
- Full Old Man Emu Off-road suspension - both shock absorbers and springs
- 80 Litre Long Range Fuel Tank: Combined carrying capacity of 173 Litres, Range of 1300KM fully loaded
- Outback Roof Rack for storage as well as tent support
- Hannibal Roof Tent - 1.4 metres wide x 2.4 metres long
- Retractable Side Awning 2m x 2m
- Full-height, 3-Drawer storage system in rear, including pull-out fridge slide
*In all cases, the above equipment has been purchased brand new, and is now 6 months old.
Work Completed / Maintenance Items
- Full front axle service and re-build
- Full rear axle service and re-build brake lines
- Replaced main fuel tank
- Replaced rear differential motor
- Replaced brake lines (front & rear)
- Full brake service, including calipers, pads (just replaced, good for 20,000 miles) pistons and seals
- Replaced Differential oil, and completed service / replacement of all differential motors
- Replacement of all 24 suspension bushes - replacement with new Poly-bush parts
- Raised all axle breathers to enable travel through water
- Reinforced front suspension mounts to allow for off-road use
*All the above carried out by officially certified professional mechanics
Modifications & Additional Equipment
In Rear
- Fully customised 3-drawer drawer system in rear
- New Engel Fridge (40L) on fridge slide - integrated into drawer system
- Gas Stove (new and unused)
- 2 additional Optima Yellow Top batteries (mentioned above) in custom-built battery storage box
- 4 Jerry cans storing 95Litres of water - Removable, but integrated into design of drawer system
- Strong box for storage of valuables - secured to vehicle
- Set of 2 folding chairs and collapsible table
- 4 x Ammo boxes for storage of equipment
Car / Mechanical
- Full Toolkit
- 1500W Durite power inverter to power all electrical items
- Additional 12V (cigarette lighter) power connecter at rear
- Built in Safe (Hidden) - for storage of valuables
- Unused car spares
Roof
- 2 3KG Gas Bottles
- Hella spotlights for extra light when driving at night / working around the car
Recovery Gear
- Hi lift Jack (un-used)
- 2 x 1.5m Sand ladders (un-used)
- Snatch Recovery rope (un-used)
- Spade
- ARB Tyre repair kit
- Hurc Alloy chain for winching the car out of trouble (breaking strength 8 tonnes)
- Compressor (to re-inflate tyres)
Data / Information
- GPS Unit - Garmin (6 months old) with FULL GARMIN MAPS for Africa, Middle East, Europe and "Tracks for Africa" data
- Full trip log of campsites and recommendations of where to stay / not to stay, diesel prices
Guide Books to each country
Emergency / Medical
- FULL first aid kit: Including Malaria test kits and treatment courses, syringes, sterile instruments, anaesthetics, antibiotics, bandages, needles etc etc.
- Motorola Satellite Phone with 6 months of airtime and 250 minutes of calls to landlines / mobiles anywhere in the world – 100% coverage of Africa
Price / Sale
£23,000 inclusive of all items mentioned above.
In Addition:
- I will service the vehicle at my own expense on return to the UK (End September 2011)
- Insure & Tax the vehicle
- Ensure that it passes a UK Roadworthy / MOT test
- Deliver to mainland Europe (if required)
*All work above to be carried out by certified independent testing centres / mechanics
Mail me:
daveinlondon@hotmail.com to discuss further
Have a look at:
The Long Drive for pictures of the vehicle / further details
Looking forward to hearing from you