[{"id": 10122399, "authorName": "JMorello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmorello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that's a mean rig! Best of luck to buyer and seller.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669397195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10122570, "authorName": "msark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msark/", "bidAmount": 17003, "content": "$17,003 bid placed by msark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669397770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10122698, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JMorello. Thanks for the comment and yes this is the meanest Bandeirante in all of North America. ha.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669398187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10122734, "authorName": "2hipgottago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hipgottago/", "bidAmount": 18003, "content": "$18,003 bid placed by 2hipgottago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669398306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10122775, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey everyone, this is Daniel, one of the owners of Overland Imports. We produce the finest Toyota Bandeirantes in the world with extreme levels of detail on our restorations and this incredible one is our best work ever. Please make sure you look at all the restoration photos to experience the time and effort it took to make this one of kind build. \r\n\r\nWe added some videos as well that show the Bandeirante running and also a great video showing the interior which is as soft as a baseball glove throughout. \r\n\r\nRounding out the build with a ton of extras such as the integrated lighting in the bumpers, brush guard and roof rack, this build spared no expense. \r\n\r\nIt took almost 2 years to build this masterpiece and we can't wait to show this one to the new owner. This will be the rarest Toyota in your town, state and even the country once you win.\r\n\r\nGood luck to everyone on this auction and I am here to answer all questions and comments. \r\n\r\nDon't forget to check out our instagram @overland_imports and website www.overlandimports.com for more details videos and photos and more about our company. Thanks,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669398473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10122917, "authorName": "LukesScreenName", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukesscreenname/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is on a hiway? Fast enough to be safe? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669399007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10122942, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ LukesScreenName yes this can drive on the highway and is very safe while driving. We recommend not going over 65 and just ride easy at high speeds just like you would a Bronco or Scout.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669399092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10123911, "authorName": "Glick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this another Lucio build from Sao Paulo?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669402638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10123961, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you post photos of passengers side front frame rail where it meets cross member, both inside of frame and outside of frame. Looks like it's had a repair on the frame? Photo 136 and 143", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669402927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10124031, "authorName": "Gonefishin59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonefishin59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 31, can you explain the appearance of Rust? How does the other front wheel well look?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669403293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10124302, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Glick this truck was not built by Lucio.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669404769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10124402, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gonefishin59 this is not rust. In fact, it is a factory spec ANTI RUST spray that we put on all the seams in the wheel wells and underneath. There is absolutely zero rust on this build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669405223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10124422, "authorName": "Glick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful work!! Congratulations to the winning bid!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669405341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10124687, "authorName": "casualcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casualcollector/", "bidAmount": 20055, "content": "$20,055 bid placed by casualcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669406506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10124888, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 42 what's going on right at the line between body to door jamb? Almost looks like a clear vinyl skin or skim coat of body filler? Otherwise beautiful truck one of the nicer Bandy's I've seen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669407446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10126743, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Eaats33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669415443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10126777, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 liters\r\n4 cylinders\r\nDiesel\r\nNice", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669415553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10126898, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 this is not body filler. We think it is just excess paint but we will take more photos of that spot for your inquiry and post them here. But no body filler is used in any part of this build. We have all body panels sanded down to metal and then repainted properly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669416065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10126995, "authorName": "peberwein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peberwein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Overland_Imports Any idea what the towing capacity is?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669416629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10127272, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peberwein We think the towing capacity is about 5,000-6,000 pounds but could be more. We have seen online videos(like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXG7cQbhKso) where they are towing about 5,000 pounds at ease. \r\n\r\nThese are farm trucks in Brasil and are used to haul all kinds of things around the farms. They are the workhorses of the Brasilian farms.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669417654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10128265, "authorName": "SupraFreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suprafreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great looking rig which appears to be rebuilt to perfection.\n\nI don't see any filler but it looks like possible runs in the paint, maybe in a clear coat if present. I think some images could sort this one out and this truck is one to want IMO. That area really stands out here because the rest of the paint is beautiful and perfectly detailed.\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669421381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10128374, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SupraFreak thank you for the comments and yes we will get some good photos of that area to help everyone see it. Also we will get some more photos of the build process to highlight how we created this really beautiful Toyota.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669421665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10130238, "authorName": "Lriwater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lriwater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it show as a diesel on the title?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669436551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10130624, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some photos of the Bandeirante before it left Brasil from the build shop. We built this double cab alongside an identical Long Wagon. We call them the Twins. Both in Nardo Grey with tan, leather interior. They are then shipped to Atlanta, GA where we do all the import paperwork, police inspection and title the trucks in the State of Georgia. We also do all final upgrades such as wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, stereo, etc. And we do all final mechanical inspection and driving and showcase our builds at our monthly car show called ALES AND OVERLANDS(@alesandoverlands).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669467036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10130906, "authorName": "pedrop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pedrop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Glick , the shop who built this one in Brazil is Toyobonioffroad, you can find them on Instagram with the same username. High-quality builds and well-known in Brazil. Unfortunately, the shops that are building these are never recognized by the US market since the importers prefer to do not advertise who is behind the magic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669473355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131160, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lriwater yes it does show Diesel on the title.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669477141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131191, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a video of the Undercarriage of this build. We added a brown anti rust spray in the seams and welds so please do not think that is rust. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669477611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131509, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn cool. Beats anything they ever sold here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669482236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131779, "authorName": "bigerle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigerle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unsolicited shout out to the seller. I have purchased from this seller in the past on this site. Great transaction, great guys .. They stand behind what they sell! I will watch this one close. Who knows, maybe add another Toyota to the stable!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669486384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131855, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vtec4ever thanks for the nice comment. A lot of planning and hard work on this one in two continents. Great teamwork from everyone that touched this truck to make it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669487576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131886, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigerle thanks for the nice comment and we loved your Overland Imports build that you won on Bring a Trailer. Happy your enjoying your Babdeirante and winning car show trophies. I bet your the only one in your state with one of these or at least at this level of quality. Let\u2019s see what this one does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669488105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10132003, "authorName": "zak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is a comfortable cruising speed for this truck on US hwy?\r\nBeautiful build!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669490223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10132330, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zak we ride comfortably around 55-65mph. We think this is also a smart speed to not push it too much. You can go faster but we recommend a nice 55-65mph.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669495645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10132630, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What size is the bed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669500754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10133937, "authorName": "Baystate2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baystate2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mercedes diesel engine is known to be too heavy for that frame and may crack it. Are you willing to stand behind the frame and say there are no cracks. Any car sold in Brazil must have an engine made there and Toyota did not build engines there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669539713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134103, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baystate2020 The first place the fj40 was produced outside Japan was Brasil and the last place that style was produced was in Brasil in 2001. We have built dozens of these trucks and NEVER has there been a cracked frame. Also, we know that there is not a common issue with cracked frames in Brazilian Bandeirantes. The collaboration between Mercedes and Toyota to design and build tens of thousands of these vehicles over 50 years was very well thought out and planned to make an engine and frame that can work together without issue. \r\n\r\nIn addition, this is a full frame off restoration so the body was removed and the frame was completely restored and repainted to be good as new. Nothing on this build was untouched.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669555008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134419, "authorName": "229ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/229ryan/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by 229ryan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669561437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10134923, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller can you post photos of frame just behind vin stamp? Inside and outside of frame at cross member.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669569068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135205, "authorName": "Cubano67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cubano67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that rust along all the under carriage seams?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669573153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135275, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cubano67 the brown along the seems is a factory rated spray that actually prevents rust. It is not rust. It can be pressure washed off if you want but it is not rust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669574123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135681, "authorName": "driveatacama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driveatacama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great built and a nice drivetrain set up, Mercedes OM364 with a five-speed gearbox.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669580044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136381, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 Here are the photos you requested. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669591422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136386, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 No repairs on the frame rails these cars had framed that has rougher welds from the factory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669591499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136397, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Egear75 Here are the dimensions of the Bandeirante:\r\n\r\nVehicle height to the top of the lights on roof rack: 89-1/2\u201d \r\n\r\nVehicle length with tire carrier: 230\u201d\r\n\r\nVehicle length without tire carrier: 211\u201d \r\n\r\nVehicle width mirrors folded: 69\u201d\r\n\r\nBed outside dimensions:70\u201d x 67-1/4\u201d outside\r\n\r\nBed inside dimensions: 65-3/4\u201d x 63-1/4\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669591759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136438, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess we will disagree on that last statement, that is clearly a patch wrapped around the frame. And the inner 90\u00b0 brace welded to the inside. Photo 145 the frame does not have the scab welded to it, as I'm assuming that frame picture is the other bandy that was being built at the same time, also photo 159 with motor in the frame those tires are that of the other bandy that was being built at the same time and match the pictures of them before being imported where the tires are different on the pictures of the truck in photo 165. So back to the frame repair. Those pictures clearly show that it has been worked on and plates welded to it. The hole is plated over and welded up as compared to as for mentioned frame photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669592601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136664, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 with all due respect we will also disagree with your comments\r\n\r\nThere was no frame repair, no braces, no gussets or no other reinforcement that was not there from the factory.\r\n\r\nWe have multiple cars here and we will make videos on all cars showing the frames on all so you can see that they all have the same factory reinforcements in the same locations. \r\n\r\nNothing to hide here, in fact we want the buyer of this car to know all the details that went into building it. \r\n\r\nTomorrow we will post above mentioned video since it will be better seen in daylight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669598205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136690, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In order to address the brown on the seams in the undercarriage. \r\n\r\nIt is a protective coating that is removable (please see video).\r\n\r\nIt is sprayed for extra protection (please see picture 145 where the car is already painted and it is being sprayed on).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669598712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136711, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller look at photo 145 see the hole in said frame at cross member, it's about a 2 inch hole. It's covered and plated on your pickup. Also the photo 186 said cross member should not be welded to the frame, they are riveted from the factory for the purpose of flex. Those welds will crack. I'm not saying your hiding anything I'm saying your ignorant enough to tell me that the frame in photo 145 is the same frame under that truck that clearly has had a plates welded to it and a brace welded on the inside corner. I have 6 land cruisers and one bandy sitting here and can tell you that frame has been welded on and a plate welded to it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669599236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136712, "authorName": "Jerdubois", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerdubois/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Jerdubois", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669599259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10136744, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And just to point out another mistake photo 146 that you told them to look at is the other rig you built at same time as they are painting under the rear body and the fender wells which the pickup cab and bed are separate and you can clearly see the rear fender wells and the rear opening where the doors close. Just saying do your end of work and represent what your selling correctly not saying it's a bad truck by any means. It's very good looking truck and I assume whoever ends up with should be happy", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669600025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136768, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 tomorrow i will post all the videos i mentioned showing that all the cars have those same supports.\r\n\r\nAs far as your second comment on picture 146 that picture is for the other bandeirante (long wagon) since we did not have a picture of the vehicle being sprayed with the protective coating. \r\n\r\nWe would not be posting anything here that would be misleading or ignorant as per your comments. \r\n\r\nAnyone is welcome to come see the car if they are interested.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669600497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136986, "authorName": "Knuckle47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckle47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 a very astute observation \u2026 thank you.. PS: love your orange Bandy", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1669604787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10143962, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any luck on those videos?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669681113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10144905, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45 let's go a bit in depth into the history of these cars and also into some of the changes/differences that happened over the years. \r\n\r\nStarting in 1973 going al the way to 1989 (some 1990), these cars (like the car you own) have the OM314 Mercedes Benz Motor.\r\n\r\n1990 up until 1994 have the OM364 Mercedes Benz Motor.\r\n\r\n1994 up until 2001 have the 14B Toyota motor. \r\n\r\nHowever when Toyota was moving from the Mercedes Benz OM 364 to the 14B lots of things changed.\r\n\r\nIn fact they changed some things on some 1993 and 1994 models which still had the MB OM364 but these changes were carried into the Toyota 14B vehicles. \r\n\r\nSome of these things were, relocating the battery from under the driver seat and into the Engine bay in 1993, they moved the fuel tank from under the passenger seat and further back in 1993, they added frame reinforcements in 1993, they got rid of the kick vents in 1994 and moved to a forced air system now only leaving louvers on the passenger side, things such as 5 speed transmission, also rear disc brakes, the floor in a 1993 and 1994 car is unique to those 2 years and then was changed again for the 14b cars in late 1994, etc.\r\n\r\nNow talking about the frames as i mentioned above they added reinforcements in late 1993 going into 1994 and the frames were built that way up until 2001.\r\n\r\nThe reason this car has those reinforcements is because of those changes. \r\n\r\nThe two cars we on the first video are both a 1993 wagon and a 1994 double cab both with the MB OM364. \r\n\r\nThe second video is the frame of this vehicle at auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669693890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10144971, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 145 is not the frame under this truck your selling, look at front corner that we are disagreeing over. It is not this frame\r\n\r\nPhoto 146 as mentioned and agreed on wrong tub for this truck that you say is to show the process ok cool still not this vehicle your selling and I'm looking at. To find flaws or body blemishes.\r\n\r\nPhoto 159 once again wrong rolling chassis to the truck your selling at this time. Noted same frame corner and tires that are on long wheel base wagon\r\n\r\nPhoto161 wrong chassis again as noted by tire selection to other vehicle that was being built at the same time. \r\n\r\nPhoto 186 I still disagree with you as anyone can clearly see that the cross member is welded and smoothed into the frame which was not from factory as mentioned they were only riveted for flex\r\n\r\nPhoto 187 angle iron being welded to frame in upright position\r\n\r\nPhoto 166 wrong fuel tank to the vehicle your selling it's sitting under passengers seat in this photo not on driver's side in back like the pickup truly is.\r\n\r\nPhoto 79 vs photo 101 two different dashes as noted by positioning of switches left of steering column also photo 91 and photo 101 has different knobs on the center of dash so which is correct to the truck your selling?\r\n\r\nPersonally I don't think you know what you posted other than pictures of the trucks that someone else built but as I look more and more at details I keep finding things as mentioned above which Is why I'm saying it's misleading as to what your selling. Is the truck fully built from frame up yes, is it a nice looking truck yes but is what your presenting in your photos the truck your selling NO it's not because you have different vehicle photos put into your listing there for what am I or any potential buyer truly looking at? The vehicle being purchased or a separate vehicle that was built at the same time.\r\n@bat is there any fall back if I purchase a vehicle that any seller is listing and I do not get said vehicle in photos and can prove said photos posted are different from what I'm buying?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1669695249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145000, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll take back my comment on 187 of angle iron that is my mistake it's clearly bent into whatever the support is. but that right side of plate has been welded and ground on and the small hole redrilled.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669696148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145046, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller the video of 0047 and 0055 to me show a sharp line at cross member to frame and do not show the inside corner we are discussing. Both trucks in this video show much cleaner welds on the right side and the closest hole being a clean drill not oblong like the truck in discussion. \r\nVideo 0039 shows me nothing of what we are discussing which I understand being that it was taken before hand.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669698245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145136, "authorName": "cHky1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chky1/", "bidAmount": 22900, "content": "$22,900 bid placed by cHky1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669701691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10145138, "authorName": "cHky1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chky1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And now back to the auction folks. Still a great looking truck and lots of time into this build.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669701772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145149, "authorName": "Knuckle47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckle47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My concerns are exactly to what @62fj45 has eluded. Frame flex is a required movement across the road. The weld on crossmember will likely crack under the stress of mild flexing when it\u2019s original design calls for freedom of movement. This is a pretty truck and has modifications that a buyer should be cognizant of and or satisfied with.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669702417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145393, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cHky1 thanks for the comment. For the record, we have been building Bandeirantes and delivering to North America now for 8 years, built dozens of trucks that have been delivered to clients in Colorado to off-road and Overland in the mountains, Maine to drive all over New England, California to drive up and down the west coast and even a few up in Alaska that cruise around Denali. We have never had any complaints, comments or concerns of any frame structures or welds. What we are producing is exactly to factory specifications in Brasil as explained. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669726346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145675, "authorName": "Ventus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ventus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a repair right in front of the VIN number. Not saying the repair is not well-done, I don't know enough about that. I purchased a 1993 double-cab yesterday, the rare OM364 with 5-speed, same spec as this one. Wish I could post a picture on here of how it's supposed to look from the factory.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669730982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10149173, "authorName": "Hostaman3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hostaman3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I frame repair is never ca good thing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669753140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10151469, "authorName": "Artisticminnow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artisticminnow/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Artisticminnow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669763767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10151508, "authorName": "pastorjared", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastorjared/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the round plastic panels on the dash next to the switches for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669763955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10152400, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both this double cab and a long wagon vehicles were built at the same time. We took a multitude of photos in order to properly address various stages of the build. Indeed there have been photos that were mistakenly added to the album and belong to the long wagon car that you see in the last photos.\r\n\r\nThe proper photos that should have been added are found in this post.\r\n\r\nIn regards to the frame concerns, in a previous comment below we have posted the video showing the car\u2019s frame once it was painted, we will also add a new video where it shows both the frame once it was brought back from sandblasting as well as the frame after it was freshly painted on a post above since it will not allow us to add photos and a video at the same time.\r\n\r\nThose reinforcements that are there were added by Toyota in 1993 and they do cover the large round hole you will find in frames older than 1993, the factory did rivet them on but they were also welded to the frame.\r\n\r\nWe have done many of these cars and for many years now. We are very well aware of what a repaired frame looks like and do not buy cars that have had frame issues or questionable structural integrity. \r\n\r\nWe pride ourselves on our quality, transparency and always strive for excellence. \r\n\r\nAs previously mentioned below anyone is welcome to see it in person.\r\n\r\nList of photos that belong to the Long wagon vehicle build in tandem:\r\n\r\n145 Long wagon chassis\r\n159 Long wagon engine transmission mounted on chassis front view\r\n160 Long wagon engine transmission mounted on chassis rear view\r\n161 Long wagon exhaust\r\n166 long wagon tub with new fuel tank mounted\r\n\r\nPlease note again that picture 146 is also of the Long wagon but shows the anti corrosion coating being sprayed and is there for that reference.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669771991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10152553, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frame right after sand blasting and also freshly painted in the first video below.\r\n\r\nThere is a full undercarriage video that was already uploaded and it shows all details and the full underside of the car including the chassis.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669772885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10152582, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pastorjared Those round blank plates are on the left side for a Tach and on the right for a Clock. \r\n\r\nThe Tach can be added if the buyer decides they want it. As far as the clock they are very hard to come by as there are no replacement ones for sale to match the OEM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669773129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10152697, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neither frame video show the corner in question. Would you post a photo like 186 of the other two vehicles you posted a video of. A clear shot of the top and front of where cross member meets the frame? To ease all of our minds of the welding of cross member to frame.\r\n \r\nIn undercarriage video what is the unpainted tubing that sits in this same corner in question. Looks like about 1x1 tubing just behind and above where cross member and frame meet. \r\n\r\nAlso which is the correct dash photo? 79 or 101\r\nWhile your correcting what photos are not of this vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669774325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10152926, "authorName": "pastorjared", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastorjared/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the top be taken off this truck?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669777199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153080, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@62fj45\r\n\r\nWhat you are calling 1x1 tubing is there as a spacer for the battery tray to come up in order for the vintage air AC Compressor be placed and aligned with the pulley groove for the belt.\r\n\r\nPhoto 79 is the dash after the switches for the lighting were installed and also the vintage air unit was installed. \r\n\r\nPhotos 101 was taken before the above mentioned installations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669779808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153087, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pastorjared the tops on these were not meant to be taken off like in a FJ40 Land Cruiser. \r\n\r\nIn order to remove the top the headliner has to be taken off. \r\n\r\nNow there were military versions built from 1997 until 2001 were they were a double cab Soft top from the factory.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669779911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153196, "authorName": "Jerdubois", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerdubois/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Jerdubois", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669782775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10153300, "authorName": "Glick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "62fj45 are you going to bid? Or just argue? \r\nBeautiful truck!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1669785427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153323, "authorName": "mSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mseattle/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by mSeattle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669786173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10153378, "authorName": "62fj45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62fj45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Depends if I get pictures where I'm confident in what I'm spending money on. As should anyone when things aren't as what they are portrayed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669789091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153519, "authorName": "eccl1213", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eccl1213/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are the stereo speakers? I'm not seeing it the door panels anywhere. I see the head unit. Are they in the back or dashboard?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669804684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10153849, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone...2 days remain on the Auction and I want to thank everyone for all the questions and comments. Overland Imports was started in 2015 when we found a Toyota Bandeirante while working in Brasil and formed a team of 3 dedicated partners that would strive to create the highest quality Toyota Bandeirantes in Brasil and share them with our now friends, family and fans. This dedication to building Highest Quality Toyota Bandeirantes has now expanded to Volkswagen Buses and Land Rover Defenders. \r\n\r\nAlmost 8 years later and getting close to our 100th vehicle built for the North American market, we want to thank everyone for the continued support. We have shipped product all over North America. We have enjoyed partnering with Bring a Trailer several times as you can see in our history and we look forward to many more auctions. \r\n\r\nWe hope that the new owner with enjoy this truck as much as we have in Atlanta, GA. You can ask our previous Bring a Trailer winners of our Bandeirantes and how we provide full support for any parts, future upgrades or just staying in touch to see how they are enjoying their very rare Bandeirante. \r\n\r\nThank you again and if you're new to the auction, please watch the videos and check out our website at www.overlandimports.com or our instagram @overland_imports. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669816173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10154429, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eccl1213 we add in the speakers in the doors so you will get two. We typically wait to install the head unit and speakers until we have the buyer because we have seen in the past that buyers can be specific about what they want. But in this build we did install our most popular head unit which is the Pioneer SBH10BT. This is a really cool head unit that allows you to clip in your iPhone and access Apple car play or android and use Bluetooth. If the new buyer would like something different that is ok with us to discuss.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669822614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10158135, "authorName": "mSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mseattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks as if the speakers were already installed. Is that correct?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669841045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10158176, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669841217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10158722, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mSeattle If you look at photo 99 and 85, it shows that there are no speakers in the door. What I showed in the last message was an install on a previous build where we intend to do the exact same thing before we ship to the winner. So the door speakers and the head unit will be included in the Auction. Thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669843501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10161476, "authorName": "101Vet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/101vet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the fuel capacity?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669860107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10161903, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@101Vet the tank is 65 liters or 17.17 gallons", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669865683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10162393, "authorName": "Jeepguy2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepguy2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now, I can see where a Jeep Gladiator got its inspiration from. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669889142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10162828, "authorName": "eccl1213", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eccl1213/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by eccl1213", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669903478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10162965, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and thanks for the continued comments and bids on our build. It took 2 years to make this build a reality and hundreds of hours of planning, restoring, setting up all the logistics of the parts and shipment from Brasil to Atlanta, GA, and then adding in all the final accessories such as the Vintage Air unit, wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, etc. \r\n\r\nThis is truly our best work to date and a big thank you to everyone on our team that helped to make this a really special truck. We will be in full support for the new owner for any questions, updates and we would love to see how it lives its next life. \r\n\r\nIf you are really interested, please watch all the videos, check out our instagram, our website, DM us on Bring a Trailer or ask a question or comment below. We are here and ready to enjoy the last 24 hours of the Auction and we can't wait to see where this beast goes next.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669904857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10163510, "authorName": "Taquilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taquilla/", "bidAmount": 30750, "content": "$30,750 bid placed by Taquilla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669910331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10164834, "authorName": "svm001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svm001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By chance do you know what it would take to get this vehicle registered in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669919062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10166921, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@svm001 we always support in the title transfer of the vehicles to any state. We have sold vehicles to many states around the country but they all have different requirements. But we do know there there are a few Bandeirantes in California that are titled. So you just need to know what your local DMV will need and then we can help as much as possible to get you what you need to get everything titled in California.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669927071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10168611, "authorName": "GTb66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtb66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@svm001 this would be considered smog exempt in CA being that it\u2019s a diesel, the cut off is 1997. It also falls within the 21 year import law. However the most important/helpful part is that it will have an out of state title along with clean import paperwork. If you were to pick it up straight from a port in CA than that would be a nightmare but since importation into GA is already taken care of and your getting a GA title it will be considered and an out of state title transfer. That being said you are still subject to the DMV agent, some are great some put a wrench on simple situations. On paper this should be a simple out of state transfer. Hope this helps. Rad rig would love to see this out in CA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669934085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10169655, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GTb66 Well said and thank you for the answer to help all those watching this auction. I also would like to see these out in California. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669942961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10170109, "authorName": "Jerdubois", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerdubois/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Jerdubois", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669947946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10170453, "authorName": "David413", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous\u2026 like a bulldog. It\u2019s handsome -ugly\u2026 love it, I\u2019m curious how it drives on the highway, the 89HP and 235 ft lbs\u2026 will it hit 80 plus mph? I\u2019m not expecting 0-60 to break into single digits but I\u2019m just wondering how it does in traffic. \nOn backroads\u2026 would you expect it could pull 5k lbs? You guys are talented. I appreciate the work!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669953245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10170693, "authorName": "DrSard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsard/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by DrSard", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669959448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10171002, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David413 We recommend to drive these trucks around 55-65mph when on the highway. They can do a little more but that is the comfortable speed we recommend. We have a few driving videos on this auction you can view especially the video from a stop to about 50mph. The engine has a great sound. \n \nAs for towing, I have a link in a previous comment where a Toyota that we sold to a company in Colorado is towing 5000 pounds without a problem. \n\nHere is that link again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXG7cQbhKso\n\nThank you for the kind words and we put of lot of hard work in these builds to make something we can be proud of.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669984842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171389, "authorName": "ldn_cross", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldn_cross/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by ldn_cross", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669991294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10171897, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last few hours left and we want to thank everyone for the comments, questions and everyone watching. Thanks for the support of Bring a trailer on this website and all their social media. Good luck to everyone intending to bid on this great example of what was uniquely produced and restored in Brasil, taken to another level by Overland Imports and upgraded in the USA. \r\n\r\nLike we say at Overland Imports, \"BORN IN BRASIL AND RAISED IN THE USA\".\r\n\r\nWe can't wait for the newest member of the Overland Imports community and please let us know if you have any more questions or comments. Feel free to check out more of our work on www.overlandimports.com and instagram @overland_imports. Thank you and many more of these to come on Bring a Trailer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669995784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171989, "authorName": "Mlivin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlivin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have a heater snd/or AC?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669996377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172003, "authorName": "Mlivin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlivin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much rust as pics of front parks shows runs of rust in the underneath ?\r\n\r\nDo you rate this as Good, Excellent or Premium ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669996438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172007, "authorName": "Ptbojoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbojoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "after reading @62fj45's comments I can certainly understand the frustration. Overland Imports (The Seller) may very well be portraying this vehicle as a straight up solid build. But showing photos of different vehicles as if they were pics of this truck comes across as less than genuine. \r\nI was thinking that @62fj45 was being overly argumentative about the pictures of the frame, but then @eccl1213 asked whether the speakers were installed or not and the seller responded with pictures of speakers installed on an obviously different vehicle.\r\nI think this practice should not be permitted by BaT. Otherwise we could have some very disreputable sellers posting all kinds of pics that are not representative of the vehicle that is up for auction. What is to stop me from selling POS on this site and posting pics of the undercarriage of a showroom version of the same make and model?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669996490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172336, "authorName": "SunValleyAutos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunvalleyautos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a masterpiece!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669999227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172453, "authorName": "waterdog57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waterdog57/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by waterdog57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670000266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10172587, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mlivin there is AC and Heat in the Vintage Air Unit. These Units are great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670001283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172622, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mlivin this is NOT Rust. This is a protective coating that is factory spec that is sprayed on the seams of the build. It is easily removed if you want with a rag or spray it off. We do this during transit across the ocean from Brasil. \r\n\r\nHere is a video explanation of this:\r\nhttps://youtu.be/knLOSp0PS00\r\n\r\nWe rate this restoration as the best Toyota Bandeirante build ever done in Brasil and exported to the USA but of course we are biased:) But seriously, as explained before we have never seen a higher end build than this one offered in the USA and we spent 2 years making sure the entire process, build, transportation and final touches were as high as we could make it an we did not spare any expense. It's really incredible and we are extremely proud of it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670001588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172625, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SunValleyAutoSales thank you very much for the nice comment. Super proud of this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670001626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172667, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670001909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10172722, "authorName": "PanamaKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panamakid/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by PanamaKid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670002320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10172825, "authorName": "GTb66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtb66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I love the look of this rig. Not very often you find a Landcruiser with the best of the modern convinces. Reliable all mechanical Diesel engine check, 5 speed great for modern traffic check, power steering check, disk brakes check, ac/heat check, blue tooth stereo check, clean title and import docs check, A company that looks like they stand behind their work check. I\u2019d be all over this thing if I could fit my whole family!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670003052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172991, "authorName": "AvF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avf/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by AvF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670004089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173007, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 39100, "content": "$39,100 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670004119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173026, "authorName": "Armyvet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armyvet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670004187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173117, "authorName": "seatosummit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatosummit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice build. Particularly that interior. Well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670004486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173203, "authorName": "Skreeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skreeg/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Skreeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670004801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173318, "authorName": "eccl1213", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eccl1213/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by eccl1213", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173343, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seatosummit thanks for comment. She is a beast.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173519, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@armyvet thank you for you me comment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173525, "authorName": "sjgnyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjgnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice build and you won't see yourself coming and going in this versus the typical G Wagons, Defenders, Jeeps. A purist may desire a Toyota in line six , but an MB diesel is just an awesome addition. Well done, bravo!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670005824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173705, "authorName": "PaliHale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palihale/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by PaliHale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173729, "authorName": "Skreeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skreeg/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by Skreeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173741, "authorName": "PaliHale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palihale/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by PaliHale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173828, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks @sjgnyc we think these are the rarest Toyota builds in the country. How many Toyotas have a Mercedes engine all original? How many people in the USA even knew Mercedes did this project with Toyota for 50 years! They are special vehicles for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670006928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173910, "authorName": "BlakeBronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blakebronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is unbelievable. Amazing vehicle", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670007295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173960, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlakeBronco thanks for the comment. This is a beast and will be the new owners most unique truck in the entire city they live in. We can't wait to see where it goes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670007538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10174006, "authorName": "PanamaKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panamakid/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by PanamaKid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670007792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174098, "authorName": "Skreeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skreeg/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by Skreeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670008200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174104, "authorName": "PanamaKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panamakid/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by PanamaKid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670008241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174154, "authorName": "Skreeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skreeg/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by Skreeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670008486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174179, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for the bids as we go into the final minutes. You can see our previous build on BaT(click on our Bio) and pricing and honestly that was a great truck with super cool decals but this truck has a level of restoration that is far better and also we added a lot more upgrades on this one. Good luck everyone who is in on this auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670008664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10174208, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670008804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174270, "authorName": "Skreeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skreeg/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by Skreeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174323, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 54500, "content": "$54,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174339, "authorName": "PanamaKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panamakid/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by PanamaKid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174360, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174382, "authorName": "Skreeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skreeg/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Skreeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174391, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174400, "authorName": "Rmkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmkman/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by Rmkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174415, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 59500, "content": "$59,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174440, "authorName": "Rmkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmkman/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by Rmkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174443, "authorName": "idahoBrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idahobrett/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by idahoBrett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174448, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174458, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overland_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys this is a frame off restoration with every nut and bolt touched and replaced. Similar bids in the USA for FJs, Broncos and Scouts, etc are 6 figures for sure. This is at that level for quality. You will be amazed when you see it in person when you win.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670009748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10174463, "authorName": "mcflavin88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcflavin88/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by mcflavin88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174483, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174506, "authorName": "mcflavin88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcflavin88/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by mcflavin88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174509, "authorName": "idahoBrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idahobrett/", "bidAmount": 64500, "content": "$64,500 bid placed by idahoBrett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174510, "authorName": "Rmkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmkman/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Rmkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670009976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174526, "authorName": "Egear75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egear75/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by Egear75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670010052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174539, "authorName": "mcflavin88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcflavin88/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by mcflavin88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670010089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174549, "authorName": "mSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mseattle/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by mSeattle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670010117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10174554, "authorName": "Overland_Imports (The Seller)"