Could be safety, also if the troopie has more seats it might be in a
different licence class, like a minibus which is more expensive to licence
and has a stricter MOT test, perhaps different approvals?
UK is not particularly tough on safety requirements, unlike the US. I was
told Land Rover can not sell Defenders in the US because of issues with air
bags etc.
Could just be Toyota UK who, never fully introduced 40 series (sold well in
Ireland?), introduced 55 in 1975 just as inflation went through the roof and
the Range Rover took hold with those that had money, don't know much about
60 series sales but can't have been many, few on the roads, 70 series?, sold
80, 100 and 120 but very few SWB available, finally no news on FJC here or
Europe?
Malcolm Bagley
Stafford, UK
1975 FJ45 Pickup (In Work)
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-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of Venter, Paul (NL - Amsterdam)
Sent: 31 May 2006 10:19
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: RE: [ELCO] Darrins sahara project (was: first post/first toyo)
It's my understanding that the troopies don't comply with the UK's
safety standards any longer? Can't remember where I read this
though....
If true, I can't for the life of me understand how a Land Rover can
still comply with the regulations! I've seen pictures of both Landy's
and Troopies that rolled, and if I had the choice, I'd prefer to have
been in the Troopie...
paul
(Ex owner) HJ75 troopie 1HZ with all the extras
(Currently looking for) HJ75 troopie or HJ73
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
On Behalf Of Malcolm Bagley
Sent: woensdag 31 mei 2006 10:59
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: RE: [ELCO] Darrins sahara project (was: first post/first toyo)
I was going to say impossible to find in the UK or like "hens teeth" but
no doubt if I do there would be one for sale near me. Just one of the
strange things in life, why Toyota UK didn't sell more (any?) 70 series.
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