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Rare Toyota Mega Cruiser Available on Bring A Trailer

Just 130 examples of the Mega Cruiser were originally produced...

Bring a Trailer has announced the auction of a rare Toyota SUV originally only available for the Japanese market. The car has already been through the importation process and the auction will end Tuesday, May 28.

Rare Toyota Mega Cruiser Available on Bring A Trailer | THE SHOP
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The Mega Cruiser was the largest SUV ever produced by Toyota. It was built for use by Japanese police and fire teams, but 150 examples of the SUV were also produced for military/civilian use. 

The Mega Cruiser is a capable off-roader featuring a factory 4.1L turbodiesel inline 4 engine, four speed automatic transmission, a dual range transfer case, triple locking differentials, portal axles and four wheel steering.

Rare Toyota Mega Cruiser Available on Bring A Trailer | THE SHOP
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The Mega Cruiser also offers plenty of power for a capable rig thanks to a 24v electrical system. This Mega Cruiser is Right hand drive, as the model was never offered in LHD markets. 

Find the full Bring a Trailer auction here.

Pat Curtin

Pat Curtin is the managing editor of THE SHOP magazine.

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