In the 90’s, some of the best vans in the world were being offered to the Japanese market. Vans like the Mitsubishi Delica, Nissan Homy, and of course this legendary Toyota Hiace offered exceptional interior space, abundant creature comforts, and superb fuel mileage all in a relatively compact package. So why weren’t these do-it-all roadtrip warriors offered for sale to the US market? We may never know, but now that import vehicles are taking America’s roads by storm, they’re a perfect option for any adventurous buyer looking for an equally as unique and adventurous vehicle. This 1995 model year Toyota Hiace (pronounced high-ace) is the quintessential loaded JDM adventure van. Spec’d from the factory in “Super Custom Limited” trim with Toyota’s stout 1KZ-TE turbo diesel motor, this is one well equipped example that shouldn’t be passed up. The exterior is finished in a lovely original two-tone gold and tan finish, with the original pinstriping and graphics still intact. Being all original, the outside of the car has definitely been well loved with various light scuffs and dings present on the body, but overall the paint has held up pretty well over the past 26 years. The provided auction report notes light repair work done to the left rear quarter and no collision record. Matching amber tint adorns the windows, giving the exterior of this van an undeniably 90’s appeal. The exterior is fully browned out and the interior follows suit. The seats are trimmed in a matching brown cloth material which looks awesome and is completely appropriate given the rest of the styling cues. All upholstery is free of any rips and tears, with only light wear on the bolsters and door cards. As the driver, you have control over your choice of three different sunroofs, a manual tilt sunroof in the front, a full sliding moonroof in row two, and two pop-up windows in the rear. The rear climate control unit is fully operational, and even the power curtains still function like new! The cockpit of this van is a great place to be. The digital instrumentation is fully functional and displays just 188,438 verified km (117,089 original miles!) The factory digital climate control works and cranks out cold ac and hot heat, and even the display for the rear parking sensors is in operating order. All dash plastics are in great shape with no cracking or sun fading to be found. The original center console lid is missing and a replacement unit from an older Hiace is Macgyvered in place to do the job. Mounted below the passenger seat is the aforementioned 1KZ-TE four-cylinder turbo diesel. Paired to a smooth shifting automatic transmission, this is the perfect combination for driver’s looking to maximize their fuel cost and mileage on long road trips. The engine cranks over with no hesitation and happily chugs at idle. Shifts through the 4 speed automatic transmission are smooth and power is put down to the rear wheels with no hesitation. Stickers on the timing cover indicate a timing belt replacement and all other maintenance items seem to have been addressed by the previous owner. This is a turn-key adventure ready vehicle sure to serve its owner well for the near future, and be a valuable investment for years to come!