This Secret Dealer Sells White Toyotas That Save The World | Top Gear
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- That white Land Cruiser you saw on the news last night? Chances are it came through here. The back of shot cars seen in every report from war zones and aid programmes to disaster relief and third world development projects? At one time they probably called this home. Around 650 vehicles - more specifically 650 white Toyotas - leave here every month destined for global hotspots. Welcome to Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings (TGS), the world’s most remarkable car dealership. Let Top Gear Magazine’s Ollie Marriage show you around...
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0:00 The J70 Land Cruiser
0:37 Tour of Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings
1:57 Why Gibraltar not Japan?
2:40 Vehicle Customisation and Customers
5:12 Where They End Up
5:48 Outro
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I’d buy one of these in a heartbeat if they were sold here. No screens, no stupid electronics. Just basic, rugged dependability. I’d keep it forever.
The damn thing will probably outlast everyone of us here. 🤣
It will keep you as long as you and a couple of generations ahead
Im with you, these are like a dream car to me.
and then pass it over to your grandchildren :D
the long frame FJ40 w/a better engine lol
Toyota were very clever in keeping these around for so long. Parts commonality means that you can travel anywhere and be able to source your essentials. It’s quite thought provoking to consider how many lives have been saved thanks to a 70 series. Thank you, Toyota. I hope to see these for many years yet.
Here in the Philippines, there is also parts commonality for Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner, & Toyota Innova. Parts sourcing & cost are not normally a problem among users of these three Toyota vehicles.
There is no substitute. Here is Australia when you leave our large cities you are now in Toyota country
still get then of the lot v8 T
Hello
In the US you can no longer get a Land Cruiser. You can no longer get a Hilux. It's a shame.
I’m a miner in Canada and we use these underground as personnel carriers and service vehicles.
I wish Canadian civilians were allowed to register and use them on the roads
Germany too, together with old Mercedes G Classes and Jeep Wrangler.
Also electric Versions of the Toyota
@@DireWolf28 why can't you guys do that?
@@ebadurrahman7848 because of emissions restrictions if I’m not mistaken. Very stupid rule imo.
@@fraserletkeman5040 yeah it is lol! it would be great for snowy region as well right?
Fantastic video, thank you for visiting us at Gibraltar.
Thanks for letting them into your plant to see the operation. What percentage of your Land Cruiser 70 Series are sourced from Japan and what percentage come from Portugal?
can normal people buy it directly from you?
@@rightlanehog3151 Al the cars fabricated in Ovar Portugal goes to south africa , i visit the factory in Ovar,
What engine is in those 70's?
I was assuming they'd be the VDJ but there's no bonnet scoop.
Are they running front mount intercoolers or no turbo or something different all together??
@@adam.barrett v6 diesel or else 4 banger
Who else thinks there will never be a more capable and mechanically bullet proof series Land Cruiser
Pretty sure that an electric car with less moving parts will be more reliable. But the scope of range in Africa will be a nonstarter.
Also it’s literally the LAST instant classic that you can buy it new! Only option is :
AC
Would love to own 1 bone stock off the lot. Spent way too much money restoring Land Cruisers.
@@currentaf8455 If you have a solar panel array the range is infinite. It would take a while to charge but then you don't need to transport diesel.
Only vehicle built for a 25 year life cycle
"At the end of the day, its not a car, its a tool. A white Toyota, paint code 058 might represent salvation, medicine, education, hope, aid, food, relief. Its a sign, above all, that things would get better."
A sentence which brought tears to my eyes.
WELL SAID
4:01
Don’t want to be associated with military vehicles?
Guess they’ve never seen footage from conflict zones with Hilux trucks with DShk’s mounted in the bed. The vehicle of choice for guerrilla/insurgent/dissident fighters the world over.
There's no better description of what the sight of a Land Cruiser means.
@@buncer Exactly, the UN used to give them to insane African warlords as bribes of a sort. They even had a nickname for them, something about tax write-offs. I forget the exact name.
Seriously. People write comments like this all the time but in this case I'll confess there was a lump in my throat too.
Land Cruiser 70 series is one of the greatest creations in the world of vehicles.
Reliability, durability, simplicity, easy to maintain and timeless design, which are not found in today's vehicles are more important than electronic devices and features. People who know the value of LC 70 series know that they can go anywhere without any problem.
I think its the best off-road vehicle or car ever built
But overpriced
@@sengwesetogile6054 for its popularity to take profits
Exactly. Well put sir.
A true real vehicle . . No stupid electronic this and that . Just made exactly as all vehicles should still be made in todays world . Land cruiser . Go anywhere and back again not a problem . .
I worked for an NGO in Africa and rode in these pretty frequently in the bush. They are absolute tanks. Fond memories going 40 mph through narrow jungle roads, tearing through the mud, leaves and branches slapping the windshield. Absolute travesty they aren't made and sold in the US.
oh the american saving the world, here he is
@@Kabodankioh the loser with a wolf profile picture sharing his useless opinion😅😅
Ford serves the same purpose wherever US government/army needs them to
One of the most unobtainable cars in the Australian market right now, and there’s definitely a good reason behind it. 👍🏻
Hype
And there’s a reason for the hype. 👍🏻
@@taoismishity it’s not hype. every village nearby where i live still use FJ40 series from more than 40 years ago. the rest are FJ70 series land cruisers. these things are simply indestructible. read more about cars
@@zhila5958 no. Overhype in the Australian market by newbie 4wders
Yeah exactly. I’ve grown up around LandCruisers and believe me, I know how good they are. That’s why the Australian market is crazy about both the 70 Series and 200/300s. 👍🏻
This really goes to show there need to be more standards in the automotive world, same as in the computing world. Modularity lowers cost and increases repairability. Especially in the modern world where car makers seem unable to refrain from adding a bunch of poorly supported electronic junk that doesn't need to be there.
Increased repairability? Yes. Lower cost? Absolutely not! The 70 series is very expensive and the parts cost are outrageous! Toyota makes huge profits on these.
I have two 70 series vehicles in Liberia (a 76 and 79). I ordered my 79 from this place. I just made a video about it. The BEST SUV in the World?
ua-cam.com/video/swdriBK5Kog/v-deo.html
I agree with you, there should be reliability and quality standards that the US and EU should make mandatory. The reason why they don't do that, I think, is that American and European manufacturers would have a hard time competing with the Japanese and Koreans on these parameters. Most American cars would probably need to be retired from the market entirely, probably every Tesla (which would make me happy, but would make upset a lot of people). I think a good compromise could be 5 years mandatory warranty that forces every manufacturer to fix every single component that may break in the first 5 years.
No, let manufacturers innovate and develop.
I don't want every car being the same, it never works out well.
@@Robert-cu9bm Common misconception. Take the computing industry as an example. More innovation results through cooperation of effort, it also distributes cost of R&D and eliminates duplication of effort.
@@Mr.Morden
Like Sony's bluray
Or apples Lightning cable.
More innovation happens when there is competition.
Landcruiser is by far the most durable car I have ever had. You only need to buy one in your life time for 2 reasons.
1. The one u have probably won't break if you service it.
2. Even if you buy a new one, it's exactly like the one you used to have.
its uncomfortable, noisy, pollutes and very boring-NOT FOR ME ANYTIME SOON
@@KingoftheRoad-2023 boohoo poor you
Am a Tanzanian here and I am happy to hear about this anti-poaching program with such beautiful and capable machines
Kama mtanzania, pia nimefurahi
Saving the world, one Toyota at a time. Simplicity is indeed the name of the game.
Have used this model of LC for two years in Saudi Arabia. Must say it's a bit rough to drive in the beginning but once you are used to it you realise how practical and bullet proof these machines are. And they look good as well.
Rough by today’s standards but probably butter when it premiered in period
Had a Landcruiser V8 Diesel issued to me in Oman when I was a construction Manager in the oilfield, it was PDO specification, roll cage, extended fuel tank, extra spare wheel etc, I regularly travelled through the desert from muscat into the empty quarter, best vehicle I have ever driven in the desert, I pulled a truck out of soft with it and it never felt it, low range diff lock on etc
dude that sounds legit like the most fun ever. i wish i could live a life like that
Are you Omani?
@@saidsalim1788 Hi Said, no I’m British, loved Oman and the Omani people though, it’s my favourite country on Earth
@@glazewall even the weather?
@@saidsalim1788 I loved the heat, I’m from a miserable country, rains all summer….you know what they say, “mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid day sun” 😉
Sucks they don’t sell these in the US, I would’ve bought 7 of them already. One for each day of the week.
Until you see the price!! not cheap
@@Beng177 it only takes one 70 series for every day of the week!
You only need one to last a life time
A whistlin diesel 😉
@@Beng177 Landcruisers can live forever😀here we buy used ones, give them new life
The 70 series is the backbone of the Australian Outback. Here where I live, they're everywhere, in every possible condition and configuration.
The colour range is mesmerizing.
This is heaven. I just love practicality.
To quote Jeremy Clarkson on the Land Cruiser: "The car that virtually killed of Land Rover in Africa..."
And everywhere else...😎
I wouldn't say the entire continent of Africa, in the French-speaking countries, like Senegal, Gabon, Morocco, Algeria, Madagascar, etc... Peugeot humiliated every 4x4 driver since the beginning, even to this day they still continue! For additional space, they prefer classic Mercedes cars, vans and busses, surprising not many Land cruisers!
The toughest car....in the wooooorld.
The fact that I can get parts for a land cruiser that is 30+ years old NEW from Toyota is awesome.
We have so many in Australia, we add aftermarket upgrades and use them for extreme 4x4 or camping and touring plus getting the groceries.
Also for people who live in the outback
In Queensland you are basically tripping over them. See them more often than commodores these days.,
Wonderful, just wonderful ! Nice to appreciate something simple yet so functional big up to you guys for slowing down and putting focus on something helpful and shout out to the guys at Gibraltar stockholdings for making all this possible
Those vehicles do a lot of good
You’re welcome
In South Africa you can still walk into a Toyota dealership and buy one. They're extremely popular with farm owners and game reserves.
Is there an 18 month waiting list for a 70 Series Toyota like there is in Australia?
@@TheKnobCalledTone. here in GCC there is no waiting list, walk in drive out
The 70 series is alive and kicking in Latin America!
I saw these all over the Middle East and Africa. They can take a beating and more. Wish I could order that 70 series pickup truck at the end of the video here in the U.S.
A mining company in my home town of North Bay Ontario makes those exact land cruisers for mining use. They even make electric ones
How do they get them into the country with the 30yr rule?
@@Robert-cu9bm mining use. Not plated. You can buy any car you want, plating it is another story
@@TimmyJoePCTech
Bill gates car was kept in storage because they wouldn't let it in.
Land Crusier the most dependable 4x4 made. Parts aren’t cheap but you rarely need them. I have owned Toyota’s since the early 80’s, the 4x4 trucks are the best quality 4x4 made, They are small and rougher ridding than bigger trucks but a lot better quality and cheaper to maintain.
I am a 70 series owner in the UK. I use Amayama for my parts. A Japanese company that will deliver worldwide genuine Toyota parts.
Toyota UK recently wanted £250 for a gearbox filter. Amayama, £55 delivered from Japan.
@@harveysmith100 Thanks for the information.
Made exactly the right way . Not full of electronics . Easily fixable anywhere in the world . Bullet proof old school mechanics . . No computer NEEDED for this properly made vehicle . . Go anywhere . I want one right now . .
I wish they would make these available in the USA . They would sell faster than Toyota could make them!
Its diesel, and USA kinda hate diesel car
They already have that problem. In Australia they come with a 4.5 liter v8 turbo diesel, and the wait for a new one is years.
they are so popular in australia they stopped production
get a 4Runner SR5 trim. It's got the guts and since the US has developed roads and mechanical support, it will last just as long.
Never happen, no pollution devices installed..
Been working for an NGO and riding in one of these for the past few months. One of the perks is that cops will vary rarely stop you if you’re in one of these whereas most motorists get stoped every 5k
so I was in Sudan for 3 months and the un compound in Khartoum which was a couple city blocks and all the way around was nothing but toyota land cruisers hundreds.
What an amazing place! You only forgot to mention that spotting a Land Cruiser can also be a terrible thing depending where and when you are
sadly true
Technicals
Bunch of guys in the back with AK’s … might be time to 🏃🏃♂️😂
This vehicle was no doubt built for Africa . From the Sahara Desert , to the Western Sahel , all the way to the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti, down South to the River Limpopo and finally into the Kalahari Desert ; there is just one vehicle that thrives. The Toyota Land cruiser J 70 .
its built for australia
Got a 79 series Toyota Landcruiser and they really are as good as they say. Unbeatable reliability and toughness and a very capable 4x4. Absolutely love mine.
Fascinating tour. Awesome concept for the video and execution! P.S. TOYOTA please homologate a 70 series for US market. Please.
I wish dude. Can't get past safety regulations I'm sure.
the lc prado has diesel or v6 else where sold as the lexus GX 460 v8 gas hog luxury wagon could be sold as a basic lc in the US as toyota priced the lc200 out of the us market
Toyota can make a "Landcruiser reliable vehicle" or a vehicle that can pass U.S and/or EU regulations.
Pick one.
If it had to be homoligated to the US market , it would resemble a ford F250 swb or dodge ram , with all the std crap you get with all the electronic gizmos and the need for 57 different airbags in the cabin and the need to fart talcum powder from a petrol engine , no it wont happen .
Sequoia
"They are mechanically bulletproof."
Me: Looks at my neighbor's 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Biturbo who had it towed from his home due to transmission issues at 50,000 km.
Me: Also looks at my other neighbor's 2014 Toyota Hilux 4x4 with 150,000 km who just had it's rotors replaced.
You could not be anymore right 😆 you took the words out of my mouth
turbos are great for the power, terrible for durability
4.2 76 series beautiful car but the 4.5 turbo v8 70 series and 76 series beautiful engine that sound is to the heart
we get these in australia with a 4.5lt v8 turbo diesel. Great trucks
Not good with diesel contamination 4.2 best
@@999mrkhaled yeah they have had issues with injectors and shit fuel. I haven't had any problems with mine, had a good aftermarket pre filter since new and been all over australia, filling up in some pretty remote areas
Heavy on the juice , good if you’re not paying for it
@@benjaminc8789 You don't buy these to signal your Green Credentials - They're a mining and agricultural work vehicle
simple, solid as a rock, and very capable offroaders
This is the first video you have done that I watched it right through. I do like watching this type of doco.
Very interesting video: I'm thinking now the Top Gear UA-cam channel is now actually better than the programme.
It's the Magazine department who makes video when the main show is off the air.
These were/are very popular in Venezuela 🇻🇪, Colombia 🇨🇴 and Australia 🇦🇺, I used to own a short chassis 94 model with a 4.5 24 valve petrol engine carburated and it was a beast…
Awesome content.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
am in love of the 70 series and why did that last line made me goosebump. such a description
This is by far the best vid on the whole channel
We get these here in the Middle East - from the Toyota main dealers - 4.0 litre V6 pickups. Can't get enough of them.
This is a fantastic video! Really liked this format, if you guys can bring more of it, would love to watch! Very BBC.
Happy to be the owner of 76 series Crusier! Hzj76 FTW!
@@ark-transport9626 Thank you sir! I post more often on instagram these days. You can see more photos and videos there if you would like. My instagram is solely dedicated to my 76 lol.
Love the content. Thank you for sharing this story.
I would be like a kid in a candy store if I saw all of those LC’s, Hiluxes, and Prados 😂. Sadly, we dont get the 70 series or the Hilux (which I prefer over the Tacoma) here in the states. My 2011 GX460 is close enough to a Prado I guess lol. Amazing video 🙏🏼
lol me too bud!
Pretty sure they sold the LandCruiser wagons rebadged as a Lexus
GX is Prado. Unfortunately we don’t get the diesel version of it in US. Drove one in SE Asia and that torque is awesome.
Thank you top gear for bringing land cruiser to the spotlight, especially the 70 series
I fell in love with this car since I was 5-6 years old. At that time I knew it simply as Land Cruiser. Today I’m 30 and it has remained my dream car😍😍😍
As a URJ200-series owner, that gave me goosebumps.
This is the insight I been waiting for for years! Thanks!
Brilliant, powerful video. Hats off. That penultimate sentence got me emotional.
I'd love to buy one for personal use. Electronics gone, can fix it yourself like before without software updates and security.
funny thing is that they sell them in australia in massive quantities to the public and they have td v8s
Got a link?
@@ericsmiley1266 How about just using Google and searching for yourself. They're called the 79 Series and have a 4.5L Twin Turbo V8 diesel called the 1VD.
@@ericsmiley1266 He's right. I own a 75 series, single cab 79 and dual cab 79 with another 79 on the way. Apart from the 75 being the 4.2 n/a diesel, all the 79's are 4.5L turbo diesel v8.
@@tasmanmcmillan1777 partly incorrect, 78s and 79s from 2000 to 2006 were straight6 diesels 😊😊
@@sirsyphron7878 No shit. They had the 1hd-fte. I'm talking about the wide body gens.
That looks like a supermarket car park anywhere in northern Australia. Standard issue 79 series.
This is awesome content, Thank you. Top Gear Uk
Wish we still got 4.2 1HZ in Australia
I live in Ireland and can't believe the scale of this. Would love to work on these projects.. 😎
If you have the skills, Move to Australia, 10,000's of Toyota's Landcruisers are prepped for the mining industry every year. . . It's boring as fuck tbh, just row after row of brand new Landcruisers they only keep for three years then replace 😅
@@Dawgreen thanks for the reply man. Think i have enough going on in life at the moment. But would be a great job opportunity for someone.
Best video I’ve seen for a while. Presenter carried the story so well
You can still buy these new in Dubai direct from the Toyota dealership. Same with the Nissan Safari Patrol
Brother do you have good links with the suppliers, we need these vehicles
Is it possible to move one to Europe?
This is GENUINELY cool!!!
The defender may have pioneered this type of offroad vehicles, but toyota perfected it. Would really love to own one someday. Its literally very expensive here in the PH, since these things are not officially sold by the local toyota, these are sold in the grey market by importers which jacks up the price, where regulations cant stop them from overpricing it
@1:45 love the basic look of steel rims /off road tires and the simple basic Utility of a lc 70's series wagon we need more like this in the us not over priced @$75K US $, inpendent rear axle , for a smooth ride and leg room for the 3rd row, luxury wagons with 2 sunroofs ,4-5 ent screens for all the passengers
They're not safe. Missing basic safety equipment.
These cost that same over priced $75K price tag
@@frankbarras8438$75k auz $ =$50k us, we pay more than that for the new bronco, tacoma s , wranglers most U.S. off roaders are $65-$75 before tax lic fees, and before off road mods
Amen brother👍
I used to ride these. Windshield have permanently installed armored glass, but the doors have removable armored kevlar panels. Strong v8 engines.
in Australia a less ultertarian version (i assume) with a 4.5 v8 turbo diesel vdj70 series is sold and their very popular, either as farm or work cars, or as 4wds
"A white Toyota, paint code 058, might represent salvation, medicine, education, hope, aid, food, relief. It's a sign, above all, that things will get better."
All substance, no flash. #forprofessionalheroes
In New Zealand & Australia you can buy the 79 series at your local Toyota dealership.
They have been the back bone of our farming and agricultural sectors for years.
Great feature team Top Gear!
Such a cool story about a cool shop working on cool Toyotas
using one of those at the moment, they are friggin awesome
So cool to see where my Troopy came from! Love my 4.2l 1Hz 🤙
I am happy that you mentioned Tanzania
I sell a LX 79 v6 Petrol single cab that I had here in Venezuela and I loved it. Those 70 series are very used here in my country, a car that is simple, practical and reliable, without the need of technology. Soon I will get a Land Cruiser again, might be the 76 or 79.
Was your Land Cruiser assembled in South America?
Toyota used to assembly Land Cruiser 70 series a couple years ago. Can't tell if after embargo by US Government still on operation.
They are powerful and practical Toyota Land Cruisers
I always wondered about that Gibraltar sign on the Tyre covers whenever i see them here in Tanzania, now i know!
This is simply inspiring, great content.
Am happy Tanzania 🇹🇿 is mentioned in a Gilbratar shot video 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
My dream car is just there 😍😍😍😍 the TOYOTA LAND CRUISER HARD TOP ❤️❤️❤️
In my country PNG a 70 series Land Cruiser is a norm almost everyone has one and I like how you quoted at the end because for some people it is very true
5:40 Nope, you can register the LC 70 series legal to the EU market. :D
Here in Germany there is a Toyota dealership that gets these street legal + Euro6 emissions to them. :) It's only for the V6 engine but 'hey' you can if you want. :P
Sadly I forget the name of the dealership but it's located in the west of GER I think near the Rhineland/Colone region if I remember right.^^ But there is a short doku about them you can find on YT.
I feel like a James Bond movie is going to break out while watching this.
There is reason why Land Cruiser is THE most respected off-roader that there is meanwhile Land Rover is the LEAST respected off-roader 🤣.
Not a single NGO, government buys Ranger Rovers and Defenders.
thats for sure lc = no air springs , no ind rear axles" for a smooth ride and leg room for the 3rd row" , no sun roofs , no 2nd row ent screens .6 cameras etc...........
slow down... they used to buy Old Defenders when they were still being made, this is the only reason. Agree that Land Rover nowadays are 100% Crap.
Still get governments using current Land Rover products, just not in the same environment as LC’s and for a long time when the old defender was around it was used in the same environments as the LC is now. Also to say anything Land Rover is the least respected off roader is a bit silly, especially when a new L461 Range Rover hosts better off road stats than a new LC300. The brand that makes the least respected off roaders if you can even call them that is BMW with the X range. And even with the reliability nonsense Land Rover have going on you have to give them credit for keeping the capability a 4x4/SUV should have across the entire range, with even the Evoque even with how up market they’ve gone.
4:00 I just completed that thought in my head. Like I was thinking about it
Got a 94 Ute. These things are amazing. They're everywhere in Australia and so easy to fix and maintain. The 1hz will run until the end of time haha.
If only I could have one of those.
Top original content! More of this over hypercars.
Toyota is not just another car company, Toyota means LOVE !!
The Australian Toyota website still has the LC available
Australia would consider invading Japan if Toyota tried to stop selling us the 70.
look at it all the time, if we could get basic base model LC's in the US, LC 300' sold here as the$89k us lexus LX600 3.5 v6 tt gas, prado ,sold as the Lexus GX460 v8 gas hog $65k us , if we could only get a , troopy, single cab utes in the us, all we get are over priced 3row wagons indpend rear axle 'for a smooth ride and leg room for the 3rd row ' luxury wagons 4runner is the only 4x4 to buy
Very informative video, Toyotas are bullet proof.
Wait, is this the quality of TG these days? If so I'd actually watch it again. In fact I'd watch a whole video just on the various combinations in depth!
Excellent video!
Still available new in the Australian market..if you can wait and afford it. There is an aftermarket scene here that fits these with automatic transmissions too!
Not in these configurations.
These are the old 6 cylinders.
still available new in Europe as well, but only with the petrol V6.
@@kev8943 l
Ugh, I want one! But we can't get them in the US!
U can import it ur self
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
I own a 76 series 4.2 diesel. It’s 11 years old and still not outdated. I can honestly say I don’t need another vehicle…..ever.
I want one of those 70 series!🙋♀️ Merica's most wanted 4×4 is a diesel Landcruiser.
You can now import the final year of the diesel 80 series into the US, the 1997.
I'd prefer a G wagen.