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11k-km 1997 Mitsubishi Minicab 4WD: The Kei Truck That Shouldn't Exist Stateside
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by bringatrailer· via Bring a Trailer · Jan 9, 2026

11k-km 1997 Mitsubishi Minicab 4WD: The Kei Truck That Shouldn't Exist Stateside

"Kei trucks are finally getting their due as actual utility vehicles, not just novelty imports. This one's the real deal—tiny, purposeful, no marketing department required."

— Revvly Take

This is a right-hand-drive cab-over Kei pickup with a 657cc three-cylinder, five-speed manual, and selectable 4WD—basically everything the chicken tax was designed to keep out of America. It's clean, low-mileage, and hits the auction block at no reserve. The fact that these are now importable is either a loophole or a miracle depending on your perspective.

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Bring a Trailer · Jan 9

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