1999 Toyota Hiace

Sold with a clean US title.

Where do you even start with something this unbelievably cool? If you're checking this out, you've surely seen plenty of other Hiaces - from passenger vans, to stripped down commercial spec rigs, all the way to full-on campers. You may have even seen an ambulance or two (we've sold several). But I'd be willing to bet you have never seen a FIRE department Hiace. What you have here is a nearly brand new van; 90's industrial styling, seating for 9, ultra-reliable 5L diesel engine, and go anywhere 4WD. As a former Japanese fire van this Hiace lived a very easy life. With under 12,000 miles this beauty was driven an average of under 500 miles per year! However, these fire rigs are always very well maintained throughout their life of service. Perfect for promotions, events, shows, a custom overland build, trucking around town, and anything else you can imagine. The only limitation is your imagination. It was imported in May 2025 and is offered for your consideration.

Specs:

-Right hand drive

-11,775 miles (18,950 kms)

-5L 3.0 liter diesel engine

-Automatic transmission w/ overdrive

-Fulltime 4WD

-Seating for 9

-Japanese fire engine red paint

Features:

-Power steering

-Air-conditioning

-Heat

-Manual windows

-Sliding center windows

-Digital clock

-Business card holder

-Toyota AM stereo

-Cloth upholstery

-Front bench seats

-Folding center arm rest with storage compartment and cup holders

-Center bench seats (folding)

-Factory rubber floor mats

-Rain guards/wind deflectors on front windows

-Front parking mirror

-Rear parking mirror

-Rear defrost

-Front and rear mud flaps

-"Fulltime 4WD" decals

-Dunlop Wintermaxx tires

-Full-sized spare tire

-Owner's manuals

Fire Equipment:

-Original fire department decals (Google translates to: "Fire Protection Group No. 1 City Sawagane")

-Light/siren bar with beacon light

-PA system

-Front red lights

-Remote control roof-mounted spotlight

-Rear mounted spotlight

-Rear hatch mounted ladder

-Roof rack with ladder slot

-Master battery cutoff switch

-Interior shelving and grab bars

-Fire extinguisher mount

Maintenance and Service:

-New 12v battery
-Oil change with Chevron Delo Synthetic Diesel 15w-40 oil

-New Toyota oil filter

-New Toyota oil drain plug gasket

-New Bosch fuel filter

-New Toyota radiator cap

-New Toyota air filter

Known Defects:

-Minor dents, dings, and scratches, consistent with the age and mileage of the vehicle


Sold with a clean US title. This vehicle is 100% federally legal as it is over 25 years old and exempt from DOT and EPA requirements. However, state and local laws regarding the registration of imported vehicles vary. It is the buyer's responsibility to determine if they can legally register this vehicle in their home jurisdiction. This vehicle is not eligible for registration in CA and cannot be sold to a CA resident unless they intend to keep and register the vehicle out of state or use it strictly on private property.

Please note, this vehicle is subject to CA sales tax (however, this typically can be applied as an offset against sales tax in your state). Sales tax is NOT due if delivery of the vehicle is taken outside of California.

Vans From Japan has done their best to thoroughly and accurately describe this vehicle, however, it is the buyer's responsibility to substantiate all claims. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the vehicle in person or to hire a vehicle inspector to perform an inspection prior to committing to buy. All used vehicle sales are 100% 'as-is' unless the buyer purchases a Contract Cancellation Option. All deposits are non-refundable and expire after 2 weeks unless otherwise stated.