Possible Leads for LHD troopy import?

[Flyinfreddie]

Hello everyone I was wondering if anybody had any leads or suggestions in acquiring a Troopy? I am finally in the position to purchase one and am looking for referrals in regards to tracking one down and importing. I have gone back and fourth for years between going to Australia and importing one myself but have decided that a LHD is what I'm after. Since this decision involves knowing a different language, it would be nice to have someone able to communicate rather than trying to head somewhere and wing it with a broken understanding of the language at best. I see there are a few companies as well as individuals out there importing cruisers of all kinds but the fact is: It is putting a lot of faith in someone with the importance of finding a solid rig, and finding it at a fair price. Anyway if anyone has any leads or suggestions positive or negative it would be appreciated!

Looking for:
79+ fj45/47 LHD diesel with jump seats still in-tacked.

 

[The Red Camel]

Other then Australia you have Germany which are LHD and there are 3 or 4 on mobile.de the 2 top ones are I think 26,000 and the other 2,000 more.

Another area Saudi and area which are really clean.

 

[Poser]

Other then Australia you have Germany which are LHD and there are 3 or 4 on mobile.de the 2 top ones are I think 26,000 and the other 2,000 more.

Another area Saudi and area which are really clean.

Australia is RHD.

 

[The Red Camel]

I said other then lol oz meaning there RHD

 

[Flyinfreddie]

Thanks for the replies so far. Definitely like the Idea of Germany but looks like there is a definite mark up over there. I've seen a ton of threads on importing but none from Europe. Anybody import from Europe? Any idea of importation costs?

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

LHD European Troopy

Here is mine. France to Germany to Canada to California.

I along with Georg from Valley Hybrids have big plans for the Troopy including a newer Toyota diesel w/5 Speed, disc brakes, power steering.

 

[The Red Camel]

Holy s*** that's nice how much is that thing worth .

 

[Delancy]

Holy s*** that's nice how much is that thing worth .

Around $26k a year ago, if memory serves.

Edited: thinking a lot of work has occurred in a year after seeing the pics in the original classified ad.

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Around $26k a year ago, if memory serves.

Edited: thinking a lot of work has occurred in a year after seeing the pics in the original classified ad.

That would make a nice down-payment.

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

They can be found down south in Chile, Costa Rica etc. as well.

There's a LHD hard top here in Boise that came from Saudi, very clean and very spendy...and no heater.

Don't know what he bought it for, pretty sure it was well over $30k. Here it is on Bring a Trailer:

http://bringatrailer.com/2008/08/19/restored-saudi-spec-toyota-land-cruiser-troopie/

and again

http://bringatrailer.com/2011/08/08/bat-reader-mail-the-fj45-troopy-good-life-2/

 

[Delancy]

That would make a nice down-payment.

I can only imagine it would.... Nice work.

 

[Flyinfreddie]

Can anybody vouch for this fellow? Looks like he has some decent rigs listed on ebay and he says he can get a Troopy, just not to sure since he doesn't have much feedback as a seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Land...3363d90b0&item=151233859760&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

 

[FJ40Jim]

As said above, don't restrict the search to Germany. France has a small but solid Cruiser following. Probably other EU countries as well.

The disadvantages to Cruisers from middle east and south/central america (3rd world locales) is they are often 3rd world spec (no: HVAC, disc brake, hazards, roll bar, shoulder belts, etc) and they have been beat hard & poorly repaired.

 

[3_puppies]

TMACK picked 1 up last year that was a RHD converted to LHD

that is also an option.

 

[RPskater]

I got a RHD from these guys. To be honest, RHD didn't feel any different to me driving in the US.
http://www.aus2usa.com

 

[FJ404345]

Can anybody vouch for this fellow? Looks like he has some decent rigs listed on ebay and he says he can get a Troopy, just not to sure since he doesn't have much feedback as a seller.

I would "Fly In Freddie" just to be sure about it.