$4,800 seems like a lot of money back in the day for a car like this 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS. Although, that’s only $21,000 in today’s money, hardly anything when it comes to new car prices. The seller is… more»
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Mar 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Godzilla Tough: 1985 Mitsubishi Diesel Jeep
Like Coca Cola, Corvettes, and Oreo cookies, Jeeps are a uniquely American product. Born just before we entered World War II, the legendary all terrain vehicle emerged from the fires of war to become a plaything for Americans obsessed… more»
Feb 25, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Bullet: 1992 Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ
Such a long name for such a small car, all 10′-8″ of it. This l’il pocket rocket is a 1992 Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ. I know, hey, at least the name is cool, no? This little buzzer can be… more»
Feb 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Turbo Diesel: 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s amazing to think of just how small these trucks were when compared to the giant “small” trucks of today, at least in the US marketplace. This 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max turbo diesel pickup is listed on eBay with… more»
Jan 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Tiny Texas Truck: 1989 Dodge Ram 50
Unless you’re pulling a horse trailer or a big camping trailer most of us could live with a smaller pickup, something the size of this 1989 Dodge Ram 50 extended cab. This one is on Craigslist or here on… more»
Jan 13, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Light Duty Dually: 1979 Plymouth Arrow
Fancy a dually but can’t stand the poor gas mileage? Well, my friend, your ship has come in. However, while this Plymouth Arrow dually edition may promise efficient wheeling, it is currently lacking an engine. But all that means… more»
Jan 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-Speed Diesel
This may look like a standard rental car from the early-90s, but it’s a pretty unique car, at least in the US. This 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-speed Diesel is on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and… more»
Dec 27, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Camper Inspiration: 1989 Mitsubishi Van
By the time you read this, we’ll be past the Christmas holiday. And while I doubt I’m going to find a converted Toyota HiAce under my tree, this cool 1989 Mitsubishi Van serves as the inspiration I need to… more»
Dec 26, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Future Asset: Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Spyder
We’ve all seen pictures by now of the salvage yard on the West Coast that clearly socked away every wrecked Porsche 356 to end up totaled from the 1960s onwards. It makes you wonder if you have the means… more»
Dec 18, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mint Narrow Body: 1983 Mitsubishi Starion
The Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins are rare to find in any form these days, but particularly so in the earliest iterations like this 1983 turbocharged example. Known as “narrow bodies” for coming before the widebody-look fender flares… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 35 Comments
9k Mile Survivor: 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
Back when the whole import tuner thing was really big, the Starion was one of the hot cars to get. Unlike the Hondas that were so popular to soup up at the time, the Starion had rear wheel drive… more»
Oct 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Yes, It’s True: 1979 Dodge Challenger
Mitsubishi Motors has produced some legendary cars, with names rolling off of enthusiasts’ tongues like Eclipse, Evolution, VR-4, Montero, and…Dodge Challenger? Yes, from 1978 to 1983 a version of Mitsubishi’s Galant Lambda coupe was sold in the U.S. as… more»
Oct 15, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rabbit Beater: 1976 Dodge Colt GT
The Dodge Colt era in America represented an interesting phase when rebadged Mitsubishi products made their way to our shores in multiple flavors. Although we’ve documented the Colt here previously, this GT-spec trim is less frequently seen. You can… more»
Sep 2, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mighty Survivor: 1983 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Wow! Vehicles like this Mighty Max are the definition of time-machine. Looking at the photos of this beautiful Mitsubishi are sure to transport you back to 1983! The graphics, roll bar, brush guard, and lights are a sure sign… more»
Aug 31, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Captive Import: 1982 Plymouth Champ
You may have heard of the Dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt, but have you heard of the Plymouth Champ? I hadn’t! Captive imports have and will always fascinate me, especially Chrysler’s unusual relationship with Mitsubishi. Thanks to Matt W. for sending… more»
Aug 17, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Soon To Be World’s Nicest? 1979 Dodge Colt
The Dodge Colt didn’t quite have the baggage that the Dodge Challenger did during its captive-import Mitsubishi era. Both were made as rebadged Mitsubishis, but the Dodge Challenger version came just a shop teacher’s handful of years (4) after… more»
