When we consider the importance of color schemes on vintage cars and trucks, it seems that most of the time the preoccupation is with limited-production sports cars and other performance models. We don’t hear nearly as much chatter about color selection when it comes to full-size SUVs. In the case of this gray-market Toyota Land Cruiser, otherwise known by its internal chassis code as an HJ60, the teenage mutant ninja turtle paint is perhaps its greatest selling point for this fast-appreciating model from the 1980s. The other selling points are undoubtedly the high roof design and the turbodiesel engine with under 90,000 miles, two features that were never offered stateside. Find the Toyota here on eBay with bids to $20,200 and no reserve.

I have to say, I’m a bit surprised how much  I dig this truck for the color alone. But it’s certainly more than that, as this overseas version of the classic 60-series Land Cruiser also offers two major features we didn’t see here in the states: the high roof, or “safari” roof, and the turbodiesel engine. We also got a much more muted pallette of colors, with the most exciting color for a Land Cruiser of this era being blue or red. This particular truck apparently hails from Honduras originally, and that’s no surprise given how popular rugged Japanese SUVs are in South America. The seller does note, however, that it has been resprayed at least once. In doing so, they obviously found a replacement decal kit as well.

The seller notes the mileage is in kilometers, which is sitting at 140 KMs and works out to just under 90,000 original miles. Though the U.S.-spec drivetrain is known to be robust, the factory turbodiesel engine is even more so. We didn’t this engine option stateside, which is a shame as it would have sold like hotcakes. Viewing the interior, you really have to appreciate the sort of condition this truck is in, which also reinforces the seller’s statements regarding it being a longtime family-owned rig that didn’t see any real off-road excursions. The upholstery is in outstanding condition, as are the door panels and the dashboard. Throw in the fact that it’s a manual and this truck is just a home run.

I currently own a Land Cruiser from the next generation, an 80 Series model, and it’s one of my favorite vehicles of all time. Simple, tough, and surprisingly stylish, the Land Cruiser is a smooth operator but one that also feels like it’s chiseled out of bedrock. And given the dedicated following these trucks have, I’m not surprised to see the active bidding on what amounts to a bit of a unicorn example, what with the high roof, rare color scheme, and overbuilt turbodiesel engine. Throw in the low mileage and longtime family ownership and you have a truck that is going to fetch a very good price indeed. Would you drive a Land Cruiser in this shade of green?