- Collecting Cars is handling the auction of a 1982 Toyota LandCruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier that belonged to Steve Irwin.
- The beloved wildlife conservationist and world-famous ‘Crocodile Hunter’ used the manual 4WD on the grounds of Australia Zoo.
- Bidding officially opens on Sunday, August 24th 2025.
A special piece of Australiana will soon be hitting the auction block via Collecting Cars: a 1982 Toyota LandCruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier that once belonged to the late great Steve Irwin.
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This one-of-a-kind Troopie was the same one the ‘Crocodile Hunter’ used to perform his duties at Australia Zoo, and acquired directly from the conservation facility by the seller circa 2013.
“It subsequently underwent extensive mechanical refurbishment, an electrical system overhaul, and other improvements during its current 12-year ownership,” explains the auction listing.
Under the hood, you’ll find a 4.9-litre Cleveland Ford V8 engine that’s logged 415,426 kilometres. The famous long wheelbase LandCruiser apparently features “various unique chassis and body details,” including an HJ47 Troop Carrier body with evidence of ute chassis components, a rear crossmember from a ute model, as well as extra cab mount supports. The vehicle’s aluminium bull bar is also understood to date “from its time at Australia Zoo.”
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White paint job aside, Steve Irwin’s Troop Carrier is still adorned with green-coloured ‘The Crocodile Hunter™’ lettering along the sides and bonnet. It even comes with a history booklet and personal letter from son Robert Irwin authenticating the vehicle’s provenance.
“This special Toyota LandCruiser represents an important piece of Australian history and culture.”
Lee Hallett, Head of APAC at Collecting Cars
Online bidding for Steve Irwin’s 1982 Toyota LandCruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier officially opens from Sunday, August 24th 2025, and closes a little over a week later on Monday, September 1st 2025. Find out more below.
