Import JDM Cars & Kei Trucks to Colorado
JDM Direct sources 25-year-rule-legal Japanese vehicles straight from auctions and dealer stock in Japan and delivers them to Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora and everywhere else in Colorado. One company handles bidding, export paperwork, ocean freight and customs — no broker chain, no surprise fees.
Port of entry
Inland delivery via Port of Long Beach, CA or Port Houston
Typical timeline
roughly 4–6 weeks of ocean transit, 9–13 weeks total from selection to delivery
Titling authority
Colorado DMV, through your county motor vehicle office
Eligibility
25 years or older — federally exempt
Why Colorado buyers import from Japan
Colorado buyers want capable 4WD, and Japan built exactly that: Pajeros, Delicas, Hilux Surfs and 4WD kei trucks that handle snow, trailheads and mountain properties.
Most requested in Colorado
How a car gets from Japan to Colorado
1. Pick the vehicle
Choose from live inventory or tell us the exact spec you want and we bid for it at Japanese auctions on your behalf.
2. Export from Japan
We deregister the vehicle, obtain the export certificate and English translation, and book it onto the next sailing.
3. Arrival at Inland delivery via Port of Long Beach, CA or Port Houston
Pacific or Gulf discharge followed by car-carrier transport into the Front Range.
4. Title in Colorado
You receive the complete customs and export document package needed to title and register with the Colorado DMV, through your county motor vehicle office.
Available now — ready to ship to Colorado
1993 MITSUBISHI DELICA STAR WAGON JASPER
MITSUBISHI · 42,621 km
$18,090
2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
PORSCHE · 127,730 km
$20,200
1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
PORSCHE · 51,677 km
$25,600
2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET
PORSCHE · 41,000 km
$32,190
1999 TOYOTA CELICA SS-II SUPER STRUT PACKAGE
TOYOTA · 179,942 km
$12,380
2000 HONDA VAMOS TURBO
HONDA · 160,460 km
$9,195
Delivery across Colorado
We arrange door delivery statewide, including these metros:
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Boulder, CO
- Grand Junction, CO
Colorado JDM import FAQ
Can I legally import a JDM car to Colorado?
Yes. Any vehicle that is at least 25 years old is exempt from federal FMVSS and EPA conformity requirements, so it can be imported into Colorado like any other used vehicle. We only source vehicles that clear the 25-year rule, and we hand you the full document package — Japanese export certificate with translation, bill of lading, commercial invoice and the customs entry — so titling with the Colorado DMV, through your county motor vehicle office is straightforward.
Which port do my vehicles arrive at for Colorado?
Inland delivery via Port of Long Beach, CA or Port Houston. Pacific or Gulf discharge followed by car-carrier transport into the Front Range.
How long does it take to get a car from Japan to Colorado?
Plan on roughly 4–6 weeks of ocean transit, 9–13 weeks total from selection to delivery. That window covers auction bidding or stock purchase, deregistration and export paperwork in Japan, waiting for the next sailing, ocean transit, customs clearance and final delivery. We send you status updates at every step.
What does it cost to import a JDM car to Colorado?
Every vehicle on our inventory page is listed with its own landed price, and shipping is quoted per vehicle because it depends on the car's size, the sailing and the final delivery address in Colorado. Where a vehicle shows "Quote on request", message us and we will confirm the exact freight figure before you commit to anything.
Do you sell kei trucks in Colorado?
Yes — kei trucks are one of our highest-volume categories. We regularly source Honda Acty, Suzuki Carry, Daihatsu Hijet and Subaru Sambar trucks for Colorado buyers. Registration rules for kei trucks vary by state, so we confirm current Colorado DMV, through your county motor vehicle office requirements with you before you buy.
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Ready to import to Colorado?
Tell us the car you want and your delivery ZIP. We will confirm eligibility, freight and the full landed cost before you commit to anything.