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»
Mitsubishi
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»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Single Stick: 1982 Plymouth Champ
The trouble with vintage commuter cars is most have rusted to death or been swallowed up by one too many potholes. Fortunately, someone out there took great care of an all-but-extinct 1982 Plymouth Champ, yet another hybrid of the… more»
Jul 29, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrestored Narrow Body: 1984 Dodge Conquest
Among the legions of cars from the 1980s that are likely appealing to children of that same era, the Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion twins are obvious candidates for experiencing a surge in values. Rare in stock condition and… more»
Jul 21, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Solano Black Pearl Halo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
When I was a little kid, my dad told me that in the 1990s he almost bought a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT, but for one reason or another never bought one. My friend from college drove a 3000GT in… more»
Jun 28, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Overheated & Restored: 1984 Dodge Ram 50
Not too long ago, Barn Finds writer Scotty G. found a Dodge D50 Sport near his homebase in Minnesota. That truck was a great find, with a clean body and awesome period graphics running down the side. Well, another survivor-grade… more»
May 1, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Factory Turbo Car? 1984 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo
The 1970s and 80s brought a slew of rebadged Japanese vehicles to the US market, and to other markets outside of the motherland. Mitsubishi’s hookup with Chrysler gave us some fun little vehicles, one of which is this 1984… more»
Apr 30, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Pre-EVO: 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
Among the cars we’re going to someday kick ourselves for not buying when they were cheap and available is the Mitsubishi Galant VR4. Given the way Mitsubishi’s future in the United States seems to either be doomed or simply… more»
Apr 24, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Perfect Pickup: 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport
Here’s a captive import, this one is another rebadged Mitsubishi for the Dodge boys: a 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport. It looks like it’s in really decent condition with great graphics and even a topper for semi-secure hauling. It’s on… more»
Jan 29, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
$1,950 Arrow: 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck
Captive import fans unite, here’s a 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck. This solid driver is on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,950 or possible trade. This one is “cash only” so you’d better be willing to take a trip… more»
