Costa Rica · Classic 4×4 Restoration

Pieces of
Art on Wheels.

Leaders in automobile restoration. Transforming legendary Toyota Land Cruisers into singular works of precision craftsmanship — built to be driven, explored, and passed down.

1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 — Signal Red frame-off restoration by Yota Universe
1980 · BJ40 Signal Red · Frame Off Restoration
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 interior — Yota Universe frame-off restoration, Costa Rica

Built on
Heritage.

Yota Universe is the benchmark for classic Toyota Land Cruiser restoration. Born from a deep reverence for automotive history, every vehicle that enters our workshop in Costa Rica exits as a singular work of art — mechanically immaculate, aesthetically timeless.

With a unique fusion of craftsmanship and technology, each restored vehicle carries a meticulous renovation history and an unwavering attention to detail. We invite you to discover how Yota Universe raises the standard of excellence.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a universe where automotive history comes to life — and quality is encountered in its singularity.

BJ40
Signature Model
100%
Frame Off
CR
Costa Rica

Featured Build

1980 Toyota
Land Cruiser

"Frame Off Restoration"

This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 is a mint restoration done in Costa Rica by Yota Universe and delivered internationally.

Powered by a 3.0-liter 3B inline-four linked with a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case, finished in red with brown mahogany vinyl upholstery. Every mechanical part is working. Yes — you are essentially buying a brand new car.

Engine
3.0L 3B Inline-4
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Suspension
Old Man Emu
Brakes
Front Disc
Wheels / Tyres
16″ + BFG AT
Interior
Mahogany Vinyl
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 — 3B engine bay, Yota Universe frame-off restoration
Yota Universe

Our Services

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01 — Motor

Frame-Off
Restoration

Complete nut-and-bolt restorations. Every component inspected, restored, or replaced. The vehicle leaves better than the day it rolled off the factory floor.

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02 — Chassis

Chassis &
Suspension

Full chassis inspection and restoration. Old Man Emu suspension upgrades, front disc brake conversions, manually-locking hubs. Trail-tested engineering.

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03 — Interior

Custom
Upholstery

Hand-stitched interiors in premium vinyl and leather. Mahogany accents, period-correct instrumentation, rear jump seats. Every cabin is a craft statement.

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04 — Delivery

International
Import

Restored in Costa Rica, delivered to your door. We handle all logistics, documentation, and importation to the United States and international markets.

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Restoration.

Tell us about your vehicle. We'll tell you what's possible. Every restoration begins with a conversation.

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