We typically import one car a year, prioritizing our search with originality and cleanliness. We seek special models with the help of a friend that has over a decade in the business and feet on the ground in Japan to do quality inspections. I’m attracted to cars that offer practicality and performance. Homologation cars that are also attainable and supportable.
Pajero Evolution 1997
One of the lowest KM and finest examples around, this truck has all maintenance up to date. Thousands spent on refreshing bushings, belts, water pump, coils, tires, brakes,even fresh paint on weathered areas. Grade 4 import, US Titled and ready to go. This V55w is an automatic in new-running condition with very few blemishes. $40,000 USD
Honda Civic Type R (Sold)
1998, one of 477 produced in Vogue Silver. The most rare specification. This example has only 48,000 kilometers and is optioned with ABS, and AC. The interior is adorned with “Race Base” door cards with window winders, original, flawless floor mats and red Recaro seats. The Ti shift knob remains. Changes from standard include only minimal modifications, Apexi Air Filter, braided stainless brake lines, Spoon upper rad hose, Greddy Temp Gauge. The B6B engine makes 185hp and the 10,000 RPM tachometer is ready to dance.
Offered with Original type R white wheels, full service (timing belt, accessories and fluids)
Subaru STI Version (sold)
Unlike later STI models, the STI Version was built from WRX removed from the Subaru production line in Yajima and brought to STI’s Makita plant at a rate of 100 per month. The cars were then built at STI essentially by hand. Interiors were removed, the engines were replaced with hand built closed-deck 2 liter blocks with forged pistons, a newly designed lighter weight valve lash arrangement and even hand polished intake ports on the heads. This could be one of the most special engines in a Subaru production car. Built by hand at STI with good pistons! Even the high-flow twin tip exhaust system was outsourced to Fujitsubo because they didn't have a high flow in-house model. The hood is aluminum, the spoiler, unlike later STI is also formed aluminum. It’s the largest spoiler ever placed on a production Subaru. Walk through video here
Subaru STI Version 3 (sold)
Documented, 1-owner classic in nearly mint condition. The Version 3 is the first semi (half?) facelift classic Impreza. This is a beautiful car, simple and to the point in a timeless white color. The V3 has a stiffer chassis than the 1 and 2 as well as a larger turbo (IHI), revised cylinder heads, and the new-for-96 Ej20K engine. It’s extremely rare to find a low KM car like this in a grade 4 condition and on top of that, with a single owner it’s whole life.
Lancer Evolution II RS
From a collector’s display in Europe to the USA, this car is one of the best examples of an early Evo we’ve ever seen. Early Evos are becoming nearly impossible to find in good condition. This car was fully serviced prior to sale with a new reverse gear syncro, new Ralliart front strut tops sourced from Germany, The intercooler pipework was refinished and refreshed with new OEM clamps. All fluids were replaced for the new owner.
If you’d like to see a walk-through video of this car click here.