Daihatsu Hijet S40 1978, 550cc 2-cyl, 2-door kei truck, valid inspection through Dec 2026
ダイハツ ハイゼット s40 車検付 昭和53年 550 AB 2気筒 レトロ 旧車 S38 キャリイ ポーター 旧規格 軽トラ 360 フェロー ZM 陸送可能
A 1978 Daihatsu Hijet 550 Super Deluxe (model H-S40), a small 360-class kei truck with a 547cc 2-cylinder AB engine. Compact body (304cm long, 129cm wide, 560kg curb weight) with a three-way tailgate. Four-speed manual, 2WD, right-hand drive. The seller reports ~79,000 km on the odometer (though mileage unknown state officially), with new Yokohama bias tires (2025 manufacture) installed after ~1,000 km of use. Recent maintenance includes timing belt, water pump, hoses, brake cups, and radiator/heater hoses replaced. Vehicle inspection valid through December 2026; seller offers a two-year inspection extension for an additional ¥50,000. Two keys included (one original Daihatsu-marked, one duplicate). Condition reflects age: paint has touch-up marks and minor repair evidence, some surface rust and weathering, but no major holes reported. Interior shows seat and trim tears; left door panel has a custom pocket; room lamp lens is missing. Good undercarriage for the age. No air conditioning, power steering, power windows, or modern equipment. Test drive and in-person inspection available. Seller states previous owner was a vintage car enthusiast and the vehicle is currently in running condition.
Paint shows touch-up and repair marks; surface rust, weathering, and minor fading throughout. Interior has seat and trim tears, missing room lamp lens. Seller grades the overall condition as well-preserved and mechanically functional for daily use.
Ships from Wakayama, Japan, to our Osaka warehouse and on to Pomona.
Starting Price
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$2,089
￥330,000
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$2,532
￥400,000
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Oct 17, 2026, 4:42 AM PDT
| Item price, at the starting price | $2,089¥330,000 |
| Service fee, commission & handling | $1,582¥250,000 |
| U.S. import duty | $52¥8,250 |
| Shipping to our Osaka warehouse | $380¥60,000 |
| Ocean Freight to California | $3,200 |
All-in pickup (Pomona, CA), at the starting price
U.S. domestic shipping not included
$7,304
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