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The Ex-Thierry Sabine – Dakar 1979 Assistance 1979 Toyota BJ43 « Land Cruiser

Belgium • 12 Oct 2025

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This 1979 Toyota BJ43 Land Cruiser, chassis number BJ43-003040, boasts a rich history as the ex-Thierry Sabine assistance vehicle for the inaugural 1979 Paris-Dakar Rally. Recently restored by Teseven Toyota Classic with Toyota's approval, it features period-correct upgrades and comes with French registration and a certificate signed by Diane Thierry-Mieg, making it a keystone of Paris-Dakar history.

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The car has been restored to a condition as good as new and true to the first time it took part in the Paris-Dakar. Since the restoration was completed, the Toyota has notably been exhibited at the Dakar retrospective at Rétromobile 2024, before being driven by Diane Thierry-Mieg in the 2024 Route des Légendes.

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• Bought new by Diane Thierry-Mieg • Driven by Thierry Sabine and his team for the first Dakar Rally (Oasis-Paris-Dakar) • Restored by Teseven Toyota Classic with Toyota's approval The Toyota Land Cruiser needs no introduction, so well established is its reputation around the world.

Since 1951, it has been demonstrating its robustness across the continents! Born on 13 June 1949 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Thierry Sabine began his career behind the wheel of the sports cars of the time, racing from 1969 in an Alpine A110, then in 1970 in a Porsche 911 S, all with good results, finishing second in the Critérium National des Rallyes (the French rally championship).

In 1973, he also won the Rallye international de Picardie in an Alpine A110.

Being something of an all-rounder, he also tried track racing, competing in endurance races, even taking the title of Champion de France des Circuits in a Porsche 911 3.0 RSR! Just after graduating from studies in journalism, he was hired as a press off...