2010 Toyota HZJ79 Campervan - White - Rolling Shell Project

Overview

This 2010 Toyota HZJ79 campervan conversion represents a substantial project opportunity for the dedicated restorer or enthusiast builder. The vehicle is presented as a rolling shell without engine, making it ideal for a complete powertrain refresh or custom engine installation. The white exterior body provides a clean canvas, and the underlying chassis structure offers the proven durability of Toyota's legendary HZJ79 platform, a workhorse favoured across Australia's outback and remote touring communities.

The campervan interior features a custom-built layout with timber cabinetry, sleeping berths, and integrated storage solutions. The kitchen area includes a compact fridge slide and basic cooktop provisions, whilst the bathroom compartment houses a cassette toilet. The sleeping configuration provides dual berths suitable for couples or small families undertaking extended touring. This is a genuine project lot requiring comprehensive restoration and remedial work across multiple systems.

At this price point, the HZJ79 platform offers exceptional value for buyers committed to a full rebuild. The donor vehicle's reputation for reliability and parts availability, combined with the growing market for custom expedition caravans, makes this a compelling proposition for the right buyer with workshop facilities and mechanical expertise.

Condition

This vehicle requires honest assessment as a non-running project. The interior shows significant water damage throughout the cabinetry and soft furnishings, with visible staining and deterioration consistent with extended exposure to moisture. The timber-framed internal panels display delamination risk, particularly around window and door seals where water ingress has occurred. Upholstery throughout shows wear and water-related damage requiring replacement. The rear compartment door latch is non-functional, and the rubber seals around all windows and doors are worn and compromised, contributing to the moisture ingress issues evident throughout.

The spare tyre mounted on the rear is significantly worn with visible cracking in the sidewalls and tread wear beyond safe limits. The tow hitch and coupling assembly show corrosion consistent with age and exposure. A visible hole is present in the rear panel requiring fabrication and welding repair. The vehicle is supplied without engine, presenting as a true rolling shell suitable for complete mechanical rebuild or engine transplant.

Features

* HZJ79 Toyota chassis - legendary reliability and parts availability
* Rolling shell configuration - engine bay ready for custom powertrain installation
* Custom campervan interior with timber cabinetry and storage
* Dual sleeping berths with mattresses
* Compact fridge slide and cooktop provisions
* Cassette toilet in bathroom compartment
* Four-wheel drive capability (chassis intact)
* Roof-mounted storage rack and light bar
* Tow hitch and coupling (requires restoration)
* Right-hand drive configuration

Condition Notes

* Engine not included - rolling shell only
* Interior water damage throughout cabinetry and soft furnishings
* Delamination risk on internal timber panels
* Worn upholstery requiring replacement
* Non-functional rear compartment door latch
* Worn and compromised window and door seals
* Spare tyre worn with visible cracking and excessive tread wear
* Corrosion on tow hitch and coupling assembly
* Visible hole in rear panel requiring fabrication repair
* Inspection strongly recommended prior to bidding

Specifications

Year: 2010
Make: Toyota
Model: HZJ79
Body: Campervan
Colour: White
Condition: Project/Restoration
Configuration: Rolling Shell (Engine Not Included)
Drive: Four Wheel Drive
Steering: Right Hand Drive
VIN: JTERV71J200004345

Price Guide - $31,600 - $37,900 (Based on Unmodified Vehicle)

(Key #E14 Carrara)

Lloyds stock #656676+1

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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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