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4WD Test - Toyota V8-D4D LandCruiser
Finally, to those used to and comfortable with the Toyota range, they will look at this VDJ 76 as an ancestor but by looking into the engine bay they will quickly notice that modernity clearly rules over tradition. However Toyota wanted to produce a 4x4 of perfect reliability, needing little maintenance. To this effect the VDJ76 has lost one turbo in the battle and its equipment hardly maintains any of the electronic fracas from the VDJ200. With the end of the production of the 105, we could certainly imagine crossing Africa aboard this VDJ76. In the meantime the indestructible HZJ76 with 130BHP remains very current, it must be said.
A Roof Console For Everything
Not commonly used in Europe, the roof console is a must for the rest of the 4WD world. It does indeed bring a realistic and useful addition to the space on offer and enables you to organise an aftermarket radio or CD system without visible, unsightly extra wires. According to the models, the investment of 200 to 300 Euros will be hugely compensated by the extra comfort, especially in raid competition where it is imperative to keep a lot of personal effects handy. Think about it before leaving.
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Outback Import /Patrice Ryder
Outback Import was created 10 years ago, by Patrice Ryder in France. Patrice came back from Australia after 20 years of residency Down Under and realised that there was a significant market for Australian 4x4 Accessories in Europe. Outback Import is the leading importer and distributor of Australian 4x4 Accessories in Europe. The long established partnerships with all the main Australian manufacturers and impressive stock levels enables them to service their network like no other European 4x4 specialist importer.
They have a wide range of products, which are stored in their new warehouse in France city of Valence, a mega building with over 3000 square metres of space. Approximately 35, 20-foot containers arrive every year to this township where Outback Imports is situated, just 225 km north of Marseille. But this is not all, with in excess of 100-tons of airfreight being flown in from Down Under and from some other parts of the world, which results in a turn over of 5.5 million euros a year. At any one time, there's approximately 1.5-million Euros worth of product in stock.
The facility is based in southern France, but at the moment Patrice Ryder also has a huge network through Europe and in Northern Africa. In some European countries you'll find Outback Import International such as the UK, which is run by Chris Armelin, or we Outback Import Spain (which has been operating for more than 5 years now) and Outback Import Morocco.
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A Roof Console For Everything
Not commonly used in Europe, the roof console is a must for the rest of the 4WD world. It does indeed bring a realistic and useful addition to the space on offer and enables you to organise an aftermarket radio or CD system without visible, unsightly extra wires. According to the models, the investment of 200 to 300 Euros will be hugely compensated by the extra comfort, especially in raid competition where it is imperative to keep a lot of personal effects handy. Think about it before leaving.
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Outback Import /Patrice Ryder
Outback Import was created 10 years ago, by Patrice Ryder in France. Patrice came back from Australia after 20 years of residency Down Under and realised that there was a significant market for Australian 4x4 Accessories in Europe. Outback Import is the leading importer and distributor of Australian 4x4 Accessories in Europe. The long established partnerships with all the main Australian manufacturers and impressive stock levels enables them to service their network like no other European 4x4 specialist importer.
They have a wide range of products, which are stored in their new warehouse in France city of Valence, a mega building with over 3000 square metres of space. Approximately 35, 20-foot containers arrive every year to this township where Outback Imports is situated, just 225 km north of Marseille. But this is not all, with in excess of 100-tons of airfreight being flown in from Down Under and from some other parts of the world, which results in a turn over of 5.5 million euros a year. At any one time, there's approximately 1.5-million Euros worth of product in stock.
The facility is based in southern France, but at the moment Patrice Ryder also has a huge network through Europe and in Northern Africa. In some European countries you'll find Outback Import International such as the UK, which is run by Chris Armelin, or we Outback Import Spain (which has been operating for more than 5 years now) and Outback Import Morocco.
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