Previously used at Irwin’s Австралия Zoo on QLD’s Sunshine Coast as an everyday workhorse for carrying staff and equipment across the 700-acre property, the 1982 HJ47 Troop Carrier has over 415,000 kilometres on the odometer and still displays the infamous green Crocodile Hunter branding, known world over.
Колата „Crocodile Hunter Troopy“ е оборудвана с 4,9-литров V8 двигател Cleveland Ford вместо стандартния дизелов и е претърпяла механичен и електрически ремонт, докато е била притежание на предишните си собственици - семейство от Съншайн Коуст, които са я закупили от зоопарка чрез eBay през 2013 г.
Този ремонт включваше монтирането на Terrain Tamer ОКАЧВАНЕ components, with the prominent yellow shock absorbers grabbing the attention of the brand’s team, while casually browsing the listing online.
Започнато в Мелбърн през 1969 г. Terrain Tamer оттогава е нараснала и предлага каталог от 60 000 4WD части и сега изнася в 80 страни по света, чрез 10 клона в Австралия и още 9 в чужбина.
Terrain Tamer Частите са проучени, проектирани и произведени за тежки условия на работа 4WD use, often to the company’s own unique tooling, to either meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications, so it came as no surprise to the brand’s team that they would be the choice for the iconic vehicle.
“Over the years, customers have learned that if you just want a 4-inch lift, we’re probably not for you, but if you want to survive the outback and ВСИЧКИ of its demands, then Terrain Tamer ОКАЧВАНЕ should be your first choice” said General Manager, Brent Hutchinson.
“One customer recently shared that he believes the industry perception is that Terrain Tamer are the best ЧАСТИ around for hard working LandCruisers, so it feels like a natural fit that this Troopy would be fitted with our ОКАЧВАНЕ and should come to us, where it can be shared with other enthusiasts and operators who appreciate it’s significance”, he said.
“LandCruisers are a cornerstone of Australian automotive culture, and the Troopy, in particular, is known for being rugged and practical. With the connection to Steve Irwin, there’s an overlap of cultural identity and automotive history beyond anything mechanical,” said Hutchinson.
The Crocodile Hunter Troopy comes complete with extensive documentation detailing modifications from its zoo service history, and a restoration record, as well as supporting provenance documentation, and a signed letter from Steve Irwin’s son, Robert.
Дългосрочните планове за Crocodile Hunter Troopy все още не са определени; въпреки това, превозното средство ще бъде изложено на Terrain Tamer’s stand, at The Classic Landcruiser Expo & Car Show at Caboolture Showgrounds on October 18th.
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