About
A small shop obsessed with small cars.
While Kei trucks and vehicles have grown increasingly popular in the U.S., KEI EVOLUTION sets the benchmark for quality and authenticity in this market. Each vehicle is hand-selected from private owners and trusted dealers across Japan, ensuring only the finest, low-mileage examples make the cut. Every build reflects KEI EVOLUTION’s high-end, curated restomod philosophy—preserving factory originality while elevating it with premium aftermarket enhancements and genuine OEM components. The result is a collection of exceptionally refined, tastefully modernized Kei vehicles that represent the very best the market has to offer.
The Process
01
Source
We hand-select through long-standing dealer contacts and private owners — inspecting for rust-free, low-mileage, and clean vehicles worthy of the KEI EVOLUTION name.
02
Inspect
Every candidate is vetted in-country with a full inspection and undercarriage documentation before we commit — so only the finest examples make the cut.
03
Import
Container shipping, customs clearance, and all documentation necessary for legal registration — handled end to end, so your vehicle arrives ready.
04
Prepare
Full service to the highest standard, then customized to the style we've become known for — finished and photographed to a consistent standard, ready to be a collector-grade piece of automotive art.
Founder
Bala Almeida
25 years building nice rigs — whether it's a kei vehicle, a motorcycle, or a camper van, Bala brings a discerning eye and a clear ethos: clean, functional, unique, and true to the best feature of the machine. Quality comes first, no expense is spared bringing a vision to life, and no corners are cut. Bala personally inspects or approves every vehicle that carries the KEI EVOLUTION name.
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