1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser High Roof
BXD200001078 | 104,000 km (~65,000 miles) | 4.1L 15B-FT Turbodiesel I4 | 4-Speed Automatic | RHD | Repainted Dark Blue | Ex- Kenyan Safari Tour Vehicle | Three-Row, 10-Passenger | Portal Axles | 37" Bridgestone Mud Dueler 671 Tires
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Grade:
Good
Fair-value Estimate:
$85,000 - $95,000
Condition Score:
7.6
Last Comparable Sale:
1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser | $100,500
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Valuation & Past Auction:
The Mega Cruiser market remains thin but robust at the top end due to its rarity and desirability, but any non-original details, interior wear, or non- functional complex systems (such as the four-wheel steering and CTIS in this case) drag value below the best results. This particular example benefits from a top-tier repaint and strong mechanical integrity, though its heavily used interior, non-functional unique features, surface undercarriage rust, and clear evidence of prior commercial (safari) service position it a step below the highwater mark. Given these factors, its fair market value falls meaningfully below the all-time high, but its rarity keeps it from dropping to the "driver" tier. The most realistic and competitive value for this car, considering both strengths and faults, will be slightly under prime sales.
- Dec 09, 2024 - 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser sold for $100,500
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Condition:
This 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser High Roof is an extremely rare civilian variant of Toyota’s military BXD10, featuring a factory 4.1L 15B-FT turbodiesel engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, three locking differentials, portal axles for high ground clearance, and fully independent suspension. Delivered originally to Kenya as a safari tour vehicle and imported recently to the US, it was extensively repainted in dark blue in 2025 with repair work to the body and roof, documented by a recent $29,435 invoice for paint and bodywork. The interior houses seating for up to ten in three rows, trimmed in original gray cloth, and shows evidence of its commercial use and subsequent refurbishment. Extras like right-hand drive, safari- spec fiberglass high roof, and rear safari windows mark it as one of fewer than 150 civilian Mega Cruisers ever produced.
Work Needed:
This Toyota Mega Cruiser presents well cosmetically thanks to a recent professional repaint and body restoration but still shows its age and African commercial use in the interior, mechanical wear in complex systems (notably the inoperative central tire inflation and four-wheel steering), surface corrosion underneath, and moderate patina throughout. Major restoration concerns include addressing rust and wear on suspension and undercarriage parts, cleaning or reupholstering stained interior fabrics, making the interior more habitable for daily use, and returning non- functional features to working order. For perfection, concerns extend to restoring every mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic aspect to as-new or better-than-new condition, including repaint and undercoating, concours-grade interior refit, system overhauls, and sourcing rare trim parts.