Previously used at Irwin’s Australie 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.
Le Crocodile Hunter Troopy a été équipé d'un moteur V8 Ford Cleveland de 4,9 litres au lieu du diesel standard et a subi une remise à neuf mécanique et électrique alors qu'il était en possession de ses précédents propriétaires, une famille de la Sunshine Coast qui l'avait acheté au zoo via eBay en 2013.
Cette rénovation comprenait l'installation de Terrain Tamer Suspension components, with the prominent yellow shock absorbers grabbing the attention of the brand’s team, while casually browsing the listing online.
Started in Melbourne in 1969, Terrain Tamer a depuis lors élargi son catalogue pour proposer 60 000 références. 4WD Elle fabrique des pièces détachées et exporte désormais dans 80 pays à travers le monde, via 10 succursales en Australie et 9 autres à l'international.
Terrain Tamer Les pièces sont conçues, développées et fabriquées pour une utilisation intensive. 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 TOUS of its demands, then Terrain Tamer Suspension 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 PARTIES around for hard working LandCruisers, so it feels like a natural fit that this Troopy would be fitted with our Suspension 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.
Les plans à long terme concernant le Crocodile Hunter Troopy restent encore indéterminés ; toutefois, le véhicule sera exposé à Terrain Tamer’s stand, at The Classic Landcruiser Expo & Car Show at Caboolture Showgrounds on October 18th.
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