1999 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER HZJ73

This Toyota is stored in our Aiken, SC climate-controlled warehouse and comes with a clean South Carolina title. The vehicle shown is 100% owned, maintained, and driven by us here at Car Cave. For more pictures and information, please visit www.carcaveusa.com. Car Cave keeps a variety of left-hand-drive Land Cruisers and Hilux trucks in stock. Watch the walk-around video on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/ur6iSJ_Fj7k. Also recently featured in a Stranger Things short film!

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Highlights:

1HZ 4.2L Diesel

Full Cabrio – FRP Removable Top

Rear Half Doors

Fold Down Windshield

The HZJ73 shown here is an excellent example of the fan favorite 70 Series showing the original factory color Atlantic Blue (Toyota Paint Code 8H6). Atlantic Blue is a rare and unique color for a 70 series Land Cruiser (most are white, red or green), and contrasts against the silver fiberglass removable FRP Top. The HZJ73 was built in limited quantities in left hand drive for the European market. Most were used as work trucks or fleet vehicles making a clean example difficult to source. Not to mention, the full cabrio models are almost impossible to find. We drove this Land Cruiser as a daily drive for about a month before listing it for sale, putting about 1000 miles on it in total.

This 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73 is a left-hand-drive European-spec model manufactured in November 1998 at the Aichi, Japan Toyota Manufacturing plant. The vehicle was then shipped to Toyota De Prins in Zulte, Belgium to be offered for sale. On January 8, 1999 Toyota De Prins sold this Land Cruiser to DP Coating BVBA (company). The factory service book shows DP Coating had this LC serviced at the selling dealer. The HZJ73 was the perfect commercial vehicle for the time period, due to a favorable tax rate with the lack of rear seats. (Don’t worry, if you need a rear seat we have some here in stock!)

Europe and the GCC were the only markets lucky enough to receive the Japanese manufactured left-hand-drive 73 equipped with the 1HZ engine. The 1HZ engine has been a workhorse offered by Toyota for over 35 years due to its reliability and ease of service in the bush, backyard, or mountain pass. Fewer moving parts and no turbo keep this engine simple and out on the road.

Upgrades and Features:

5-Speed Manual

4-Wheel Drive Hi/Low Transfer Case

Limited Slip Rear Differential

275/70R16 Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Tires

8-Spoke Steel Silver 16” Wheels

Aisin Manual Front Hubs

Electric Push-Button 4WD

Factory Dual Batteries

Rear Tire Carrier with Spare

Tilt Steering Wheel

Rear Defrost

Rear Wiper

Hand Crank Windows

Power Locks

Rear Barn Doors

Mud Flaps

Tow Ball

Chrome Bumpers

Power Brakes

Power Steering

Digital Clock

Aftermarket Horn

This 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73 showed up in great mechanical condition. We took it a step further with an extensive and comprehensive mechanical refresh at Car Cave USA, addressing critical drivetrain, steering, braking, cooling, and reliability items to ensure turnkey usability. We started off by installing a fresh set of Die Hard batteries. The undercarriage was fully steam-cleaned and inspected to review for leaks. Our techs inspected the timing belt to find it was recently replaced (documented with pictures) and the water pump was in excellent condition. This followed by a resealed engine oil pan, fresh oil and filter service, new air and fuel filters, and a complete coolant flush and bleed. The front hubs and axle were rebuilt using Timken bearings, along with new knuckle components and pinion seal. The steering system received new tie rod and relay rod ends, a fresh pinion seal, and an ARB Old Man Emu steering stabilizer. Rear braking was refreshed with new rotors, pads, and wheel studs. Additional work included a transfer case seal kit installation, replacement antenna, new front and rear wiper blades, and a full undercarriage cleaning. The vehicle was then professionally detailed inside and out. In total, over $6,400 was invested in recent mechanical servicing, inspection, and presentation—resulting in a properly sorted, well-maintained HZJ73 that drives as confidently as it presents. Contact us to review the complete history and service file.

The built-proof 4.2L naturally aspirated diesel powers this Land Cruiser, mated to a H55F five-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case. The smooth-running, ultra-reliable Toyota 1HZ is a 4,164cc single overhead cam, indirect injection inline 6-cylinder diesel. Toyota still sells new model cars with configured with this legendary powerplant with a massive 129 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. The timing belt has been replaced recently and documented. The factory Aisin front hubs turning easily and 4WD is operated through a push button on the dash. The transfer case is floor-shifted for low-range situations and the rear differential is a 4.111:1 ratio with limited slip for when the terrain gets tough.

Aftermarket upgrades on this Land Cruiser are minimal, limited to an aftermarket horn, Boss head unit (not functional), and rear seat partition for commercial use. Everything else appears to be factory (or dealer installed) including the rear tow ball and wiring harness. We love finding unmolested examples and this HZJ73 is about as original as they come. The tires have been uprated slightly to a 275/70R16 Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain with a full size matching spare. The full size spare was given extra room for the additional tire width (factory was a bit narrower) through the use of a spacer. The dark gray carpets and gray patterned cloth interior have some imperfections. The driver’s seat does have a very small tear on the bottom cushion, the rear carpets have been removed, and the cargo area door cards and trim have wear from use. We do have a complete set of CNC Aluminum panels if the buyer wishes to upgrade.

Factory options include power locks, power steering, a center console, hand crank windows, tilt steering wheel, rear barn doors, rear wiper, digital clock, and rear defrost. Running boards and a rear step help you enter and exit the vehicle from all sides gracefully while mudflaps keep your pant legs clean after playing out in the mucky muck.

The removable top, fold-down windshield and rear half doors (removable top glass) make this a versatile platform, and several aftermarket suppliers offer soft top kits. The windshield also folds down onto the hood—perfect for a throwback overlanding experience with the wind in your face. Car Cave is extremely familiar with 70 Series Land Cruisers and can modify them to suit any vision. The rear seats shown in the picture are not included in the sale as the vehicle was originally built with no rear seats. We can install them for the buyer at an additional cost.

Body Data Plate Information:

Model: HZJ73LV MNW

C/TR/A/TM: 8H6 FN10 K085 H55F

Year: 11/1998

Sales Region: Europe

Frame: HZJ73

Grade: LX Type

Body: HT - Hardtop

Model: Land Cruiser 70

Engine: 1HZ – 4200CC Diesel

Driver's Position: LHD – Left Hand Drive

Fuel Induction: Diesel

Color Code: 8H6 Atlantic Blue

Trim Code: FN10 Fabric Grey

Axle Code: K085 – 9.5" Limited Slip, 4.111:1 Ratio

Transmission Code: H55F – Manual 5-Speed

At Car Cave, we believe that a driven vehicle is a healthy vehicle, and some vehicles may have an addition to their mileage while in our care. This vehicle is on display in our showroom in Aiken, South Carolina. For further information, please call us at (803) 262-4742.