Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series: The Essential Guide to Buying, Bulletproofing, and Building the Legend

The 80 Series Land Cruiser is a strategic acquisition.

To the uninitiated, the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (1991-1997) is just an old SUV. To the enthusiast, it is the blue chip asset of the 4x4 world: the last time Toyota engineers held veto power over the accountants. It represents the peak of Quality, Durability, and Reliability.

But after twenty-five years, even a legend requires a turnaround plan.

Steve Sorensen, a former corporate strategist turned restoration expert, treats the Land C...