American buys the cheapest Japanese truck on Facebook and there’s something he thinks he can only get from Japan missing
- An American YouTuber is trying to restore a cheap truck from Marketplace
- The kei is a Japanese mini-truck, believed to be from the 1980s
- But it has a large crack in the windshield
Published on Mar 06, 2025 at 9:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Mar 07, 2025 at 10:33 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
An American YouTuber bought the cheapest Japanese Mitsubishi kei truck from Facebook Marketplace, only to discover that an important component was missing.
YouTuber Zach from Ultimate Rebuilds has got his hands on a kei truck, which are some of the smallest vehicles you can drive on the road.
While unloading went well, Zach was concerned that the missing item could only be found in Japan.
That would make restoration of this mini truck an even more difficult task.
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The Mitsubishi is a rare US-spec model
One aspect of the truck that is fascinating is that it’s a US-spec kei car. That means the steering is in the correct place on the left-hand side.
Zach believes the kei is from 1987-1989, although he’s not been able to verify much more on it and is mostly in the dark regarding the vehicle’s history.
Amusingly, this truck used to belong to Disney and was operated by their Pest Management division.
It doesn’t take the YouTuber long to run into trouble with his new purchase, however.
Zach notices that the truck is missing a mirror on one side, but more worryingly, the windshield is cracked.
He explains that it is a ‘big bummer’, as he might have to import it from Japan, which adds a whole new level of stress, hoping it arrives in one piece.
An added bonus is the cheapest truck is four-wheel drive
One advantage of the mini-truck, however, is that it’s four-wheel drive.
The YouTuber was specifically looking for this feature, as he aimed to go off-road with the truck.
Zach bought it from Facebook Marketplace as a non-runner, so he was very aware it needed a lot of work.
He then realized that the fuel lines and pump would need replacing, while the fuel tank itself was full of very old gasoline.
After cleaning out the tank and replacing the lines and pump, Zach attempted to start the engine, and amazingly, the Mitusubshi fired back into life.
By the end of the video, the YouTuber was taking the little kei out for a quick spin.
Zach proved that even the worst-looking and cheapest vehicles might stand a chance of living again.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
