1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 78 Series Silver
This 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ78 Prado is a right-hand-drive truck built in March 1995 and imported to the United States from Japan in January 2022 by Cascade Overland Imports. Finished in champagne silver over tan fleck cloth, the truck is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-four paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Features include aftermarket 16” Dean vintage steel wheels, Rancho aftermarket shocks and springs giving a 2” lift, air conditioning, functioning sunroof, and a touchscreen Sony infotainment system. Recent work carried out by seller consists of an oil change along with a fuel filter, and air filter. This 70-Series Prado shows 220k kilometers (~125k miles) and is now offered with S. Dakota title and registration.
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70 Series Land Cruisers were not imported into the US but saw use in Japan, Africa, Australia and Central/South America. Driving a RHD is easily undertaken on US roadways and requires very little time to adjust. Parts are readily available and many Toyota shops will eagerly work on these vehicles.
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The body was repainted its original shade of champagne silver during restoration in Japan. An eclectic mirror is standard to the passenger-side fender and additional features include headlamp washers, adjustable side mirrors, chrome bumpers, running boards, and a hitch receiver.
Aftermarket 16″ Dean steel wheels are wrapped in 31” mud tires and the spare is affixed to the rear ambulance-style doors. The truck features electric locking front hubs and has been fitted with a lift kit with aftermarket shocks and springs.
The seats are upholstered in tan fleck and matching upholstery extends to the door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, power accessories, floor mats, and an aftermarket Sony touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple and Android connectivity with Bluetooth. The cargo area features third row seating, tie downs and rear windows that kick out for additional ventilation.
The 3.0-liter 1KZ-TE turbodiesel inline-four transfers power to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission via a dual range transfer case.
1KZ-TE Engine, 3k CC, 3 Liter
Solid axle front/rear with coil over springs.
4 Hi, Low, 2 Hi
Sport Mode, Eco Mode
Electric Hub Lockers
Lumbar support
2nd row seating multi direction adjustments
Turbo Diesel 4 Cylinder
2" lift
25 MPG
Original vintage cloth interior
All functioning mechanical and electrical, AC blows cold.
Timing belt at 185k KM
A little history -- The predecessor of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 series was first introduced to the public in November 1984. It was a three-door five-seat Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Light, i.e. lightweight Land Cruiser with a spring suspension, which was offered three options of "small" in terms of engine volume: gasoline 22R, 2L diesel and 2L-T turbodiesel. Some modifications had a hinged windshield and a plastic top, removing which, it was possible to turn the car into a convertible. The new Land Cruiser line was designed more for normal use, despite having a frame and serious off-road training.
With minor changes, the model was actually released until 1990, when it was subjected to serious processing and, in addition to the three-door, a more comfortable five-door modification appeared. There were several trim levels that differed in the level of equipment. In the list of options added air conditioning. The suspension was reconstructed - the changes affected the axle mounts, steering, the front shock absorbers moved inside the springs. There were changes in the design of the front grill, front fenders and hood, round headlights changed to square, so the car got its finished, unique appearance, and it was assigned the name Prado (“field”, “plain” in Portuguese). Improved use of the recreational vehicle was to ensure Toyota's commercial success in the competition with light SUVs from other companies, which, in fact, happened in the future. Modified versions of this series continue to be issued in separate runs until now.
In Japan, in the 70th series since 1990, an electronically controlled turbodiesel has been installed, which received the 2L-TE index, with a capacity of 71 kW (97 l. sec.) and a torque of 240 Nm, either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed “automatic” (previously only “mechanics”) relied on it in pairs. Additional changes were made to the model in 1993, when the 2L-TE was replaced by a more reliable three-liter (2982 cc) 1KZ-TE turbodiesel with an aluminum cylinder head of 130 hp. The new engine also relied on a new exhaust system, thanks to which it was possible to reduce the content of harmful substances in the exhaust. Some changes affected the suspension, brakes, trim. A new design dashboard was installed.
This SUV has a spring dependent front and rear suspension with powerful beam continuous bridges. Transmission - part-time type, with a rigidly connected front axle, freewheels in the front hubs and a reduction gear. Rear differential (optional): loose, friction LSD or DiffLock. On some versions, wheel hub couplings, connected with an electric drive, shock absorbers with adjustable stiffness to improve controllability were also installed - switching can be done at the touch of a button.
