We are excited to present this incredibly rare 1997 Toyota Hiace Vantech Mallorca Type III camper van, offered for sale on behalf of its current owner. Positioned at the premium end of Vantech’s 1997 lineup, this rig was fully built and assembled in Japan. It features real wood cabinetry and finishes that deliver exceptional build quality along with a cozy, inviting interior. With only 37,000 original miles, you would be hard-pressed to find a comparable example, let alone one in this immaculate, like-new condition.

Lovingly owned for the past three years here in the Pacific Northwest, the van has received several notable modern upgrades while keeping the original Vantech craftsmanship intact. These include a newer, highly efficient Dometic fridge, a 200Ah lithium house battery system, a Sony head unit with a backup camera, Australian-made insulated window covers, and a protective undercarriage coating. Otherwise, this is an all-original, unmolested Vantech build.

The van chassis is a 1997 Toyota Hiace GL Wagon, powered by the legendary and ultra-reliable 2.8-liter “3L” diesel engine. It is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a full-time 4WD system that distributes power 50/50 to the front and rear wheels. The center differential is mechanically regulated by a viscous coupling—the exact same robust system found in the US-market Previa All-Trac. It is exceptionally capable in snow, gravel, mud, and low-traction conditions.

The camper portion features a brilliant design that maximizes both passenger capacity and camping comfort. The lower dinette offers comfortable seating for five, and the second-row bench flips easily to face forward for driving or rearward for camp dining. With seatbelts for five in the back and three up front, it legally seats a total of eight passengers.

The lower floor effortlessly transforms into a large bed. Above it, the upper bunk comfortably sleeps two adults when extended, or slides away to offer about 6’2″ of standing room in the main cabin. The upper section features two Arctic Tern/Seitz-style windows with built-in screens and shades, paired with a new Maxxair fan with a rain vent.

The rear area features a full galley complete with a sink, a two-burner propane stove, a newer Dometic AC/DC fridge, and a sink plumbed to 20 liters of fresh water and 20 liters of grey water storage. Various cabinetry above and below offers plenty of storage space. Powering the onboard coach systems is the newer 200Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate battery setup, managed by high-end Victron charging components. For off-grid camping in cold weather, it features a premium Webasto diesel heater that plumbs directly into the vehicle’s main fuel tank. Interior curtains all around and 50/50 sliding windows on the first level add to the overall comfort.

These high-tier Vantech builds are becoming nearly impossible to find, especially with such low mileage. This rig is completely sorted, dialed-in, and ready for its next owner to hit the trails.

We are super excited to be presenting this super rare Toyota Hiace Vantech Mallorca camper van for sale on behalf of it’s current owner. This is a 1997 Vantech Mallorca Type III model, priced at the upper end of their camper lineup for model year 1997. Fully built and assembled in Japan, by Vantech, it features real wood cabinetry and finish, adding to the coziness and build quality. With only 37,000 original miles, you would be very hard-pressed to find a comparable example, let alone one in this like-new condition. Owned for the past 3 years here in the pacific northwest, it has had a few notable upgrades – including a newer more efficient Dometic fridge, a 200ah lithium battery system, Sony head unit and backup camera, Australian-made insulated window covers, and undercarriage coating. Otherwise, this is an all original Vantech build.

The van chassis is a 1997 Toyota Hiace GL Wagon, powered by the ever reliable 2.8 Liter diesel engine, the 3L. It is paired to an automatic 4 speed transmission and a full-time 4WD system, powering both front and rear wheels 50/50 with a center differential automechanically locked by a viscous coupling – the same system a US sold Previa Alltrac would have. Very robust, and great for low traction / snow / gravel, mud, etc.

The camper portion is a smart design, featuring a lower dinette, with seating for 5, the second row bench can face forward, or rear, and there are seatbelts for 5 in the back, and 3 up front. Seating a total of 8 passengers with seatbelts! This lower floor can also transform into a large bed, and the space can be used entirely with the upper bunk in place, or stowed away. Above it, is an upper bunk that can sleep 2 adults when out, or features about 6ft 2 inches of standing room when it’s stowed away. There are also two German made arctic tern / seitz style windows up top with built in screens / shades, and a new Maxxair van with rain vent. The rear area features a full galley complete with 20 liters of fresh, and 20 liters of grey water, a two-burner propane stove, and a newer Dometic AC/DC fridge. Various cabinetry above and below, offers plenty of storage. Powering the onboard coach systems is a newer 200ah Lithium iron phosphate battery setup and victron charging componentry. Heating for camping runs off a Webasto diesel heater that is plumbed into your main diesel fuel tank. Curtains all around, and 50/50 sliding windows on the first level add to the comfort.

An excellent rig, and these are getting quite impossible to find! This one is dialed in and ready to hit the trails.

Van Specs:
1997 Toyota Hiace 4×4 GL Mallorca Vantech Reimo High Roof Camper Type III
Full-Time 4WD System with Viscious Coupling
37k Original Miles
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine, 3L, commercial grade iron block diesel, robust, same engine as Hilux, Camroad, etc
Automatic 4 Speed Transmission w/ Overdrive
Power Locks, Power Windows
Original Key + Key Fob
Seats and belts for 8 passengers. Second row faces forward, or rear
All original Period correct decals!
Updated Sony Head unit with Bluetooth, Backup Camera, etc.
AC/Heat for Front and Rear
Japanese Alloy Bridgestone BERG NR 595 15″ Wheels
Fiamma F45 Plus Awning
Fiamma Aluminum 3 Bike Rear Bike Carrier
Rear Aluminum Ladder
Australian-made Insulated Window Covers all Around
Undercoated Undercarriage

Camper Specs:
Type III Mallorca Model, top of the line in Vantech 1997 Lineup
Fully built in Japan using Japanese and German / Reimo Components
Updated electrical system with 200AH Lithium LiFePo and Victron
Webasto 2000 ST Diesel Camping Heater ( plumbed into van tank )
Updated AC/DC Dometic Fridge
Standing height of 6ft 2 in center area
Premium interior featuring real wood trim and cabinetry
Stow-away Upper Bunk and Lower Bed, sleeps 4-5.
Factory Curtains all Around
Rear heavy duty waterproof marmoleum flooring
Galley with Sink, 2 burner propane stove, 20L + 20L water storage.
Closet, and overhead cabinets + drawers
Upper Seitz German windows with built in shades + screens
Upper luggage rack
Newer Maxxair Roof vent fan and rain cover
And more.

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