1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Finding an HDJ101 Land Cruiser with the factory Active Vacation package is rare enough on its own, but finding one in this condition with just 70,261 verified miles is almost unheard of these days. Toyota built these 100 Series rigs as true double duty overlanders, pairing the legendary 1HD-FTE turbo diesel engine with a factory engineered camper setup in the rear. It delivers all the legendary durability of a J100, packaged into a time capsule that is ready for daily driving or weekend camping.

Under the hood sits the 4.2L 1HD FTE inline six turbo diesel engine, paired with a four speed automatic transmission and full time four wheel drive. World renowned for its low end torque and extreme longevity, this powertrain handles highway speeds and rough backroads with zero effort. High traction scenarios are managed by a dual range transfer case and a center differential lock. Key maintenance is already taken care of, with the timing belt replaced at 62,850 miles. Ride comfort is managed by Toyota Active Height Control suspension, offering selectable ride heights and dampening settings, while a factory idle up control ensures quick, painless cold morning starts.

The beauty of a factory Active Vacation model over an aftermarket camper build is how seamlessly everything integrates. The front cabin maintains the clean, functional layout Toyota intended for the 100 Series, while the rear houses a purpose built setup that feels like it came straight off the showroom floor. The focal point of the cargo area is the modular bed platform boards, which fold out flat over the rear seats for sleeping. A hinged side unit houses a gas stove with heat baffle plates, a removable cutting board, a sink connected to fresh and grey water tanks, and a dedicated 100V power outlet panel. Crucially, the bed platform boards fold down and store neatly without intruding on the rest of the cabin, preserving the full rear cargo area for haulage and gear when camping gear is not in use. The rear side compartment also keeps the factory bottle jack and original tool kit tucked out of sight. Up front, the driver enjoys working cold air conditioning and hot heat, original wood grain trim, cruise control, an upgraded Panasonic head unit, and front and rear cupholders. Fitted leather seat covers protect the factory cloth upholstery underneath, keeping it in great shape. Rear passengers get dedicated climate controls, illuminated door steps, and rare factory options like the window frame garment hanger. Convenience features include power windows with auto up and down at all four corners, power locks, power folding mirrors, and a power sunroof.

Finished in Warm Silver Metallic under color code 1B1, the body presents a stock appearance with straight panels and original Active Vacation graphics along the doors and rear window glass. Up front, it features a horizontal slat billet style grille, a hood deflector, factory fog lights, and bumper mounted headlight washers. The rear is equipped with a color matched roof spoiler and a swing out tire carrier featuring a polished hard cover with original Toyota accessory badging. Practical additions include factory window rain visors, running boards, and the classic fender mounted parking mirror. A major plus on this truck is the Toyota Active Height Control suspension, which is fully operational and cycles smoothly through every setting. Low mode drops the body for easy cabin entry before resetting to normal above 7 mph. High mode gives you nearly two inches of extra ground clearance for rough terrain before safely adjusting back to normal height once speed crosses 18 mph, while a high speed automatic mode subtly lowers the stance on the highway to improve stability and fuel efficiency.

For anyone who knows 100 Series Land Cruisers, a clean, bone stock rig with the 1HD-FTE engine and just 70,261 verified miles is already a rare find. Finding one with the complete factory Active Vacation setup still fully intact pushes it into a completely different tier. It brings together a legendary 4.2L turbo diesel, famous worldwide for its power and bulletproof reliability, with a clever, factory built layout ready for any trip. This HDJ101 is an exceptionally well kept, factory original example that is ready to drive home and enjoy.