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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution import: the JDM Evos

The US only got the Evo from the VIII on. Everything before that, the Evo I through VI and the Tommi Makinen Edition, was Japan-market, and those cars are now old enough to import. Walltap Garage finds the right Evo in Japan and brings it to Houston or anywhere in the US.

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Updated November 2026 · Walltap Garage, Houston

Which Evos can be imported

Evo	Years	Status
Evo I, II, III	1992–1996	All past 25 years
Evo IV, V, VI	1996–2000	All past 25 years
Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition	2000	Past 25 years
Evo VII	2001–2003	Eligible by build month, opening up through 2028

All of them use the turbocharged 2.0-litre 4G63 with all-wheel drive. Each car is eligible from its own build month. How the 25-year rule works.

What to check on an Evo

GSR or RS? The RS is the stripped-down competition model. Know which you want.
Abuse and modifications. Many Evos were rallied, tracked or tuned. Workmanship and engine changes matter, and engine swaps affect EPA eligibility.
Rust and repair history. Andre's exporter inspects in person, and Andre walks away from corrosion.
Drivetrain. Transfer case, AYC (where fitted) and gearbox condition.

How Andre buys your Evo

Inspected in person in Japan before any bid. Andre's exporter checks the car himself, looking for rust and the things an auction inspector skips. It's included with your deposit. Many importers buy off the auction sheet alone.
No rust. Ever. Andre walks away from any sign of corrosion, even on a high-grade car, unless you tell him it doesn't matter to you.
Refundable deposit. It goes toward your car if he wins it, and comes back if he doesn't or if you change your mind before bidding.
Honest about age. Every car is 25+ years old and sold as-is with no warranty, same as the contract says. Anything Andre finds, you hear about right away.

Have a car in mind? Andre will price it with you.

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Questions buyers ask

Can I import an Evo VII?

Only once the specific car is 25 years old from its build month. Evo VIIs started in 2001, so they open up month by month through 2028.

Why import an Evo instead of buying a US one?

The US never got the Evo I through VII. If you want an early Evo or a Tommi Makinen Edition, Japan is where they are.

Can you find an Evo RS?

Yes. Put RS in your brief. They're fewer and often were used for motorsport, so allow more search time and expect a closer look at condition.

Do you have Evos in stock?

We source to order. Tell us the Evo, trim and budget and Andre will search Japan for it.

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