As we know by now, the captive import known as the Dodge Challenger was a spectacular sales failure here in the U.S. Despite being fairly clever from a business standpoint – replacing a hole in the lineup with a… more»
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4×4 Diesel 5-Speed: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica Vantech
This camper is 26-years old but it’s still much newer than what we normally like to show here. It was so unusual and so nice, and it checked so many boxes that it was hard to pass up. This… more»
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2,200 Original Miles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
2,200 original miles! Wow. When it comes to emerging classics, you’d be a fool not to keep a close eye on Japanese sports cars, both old and new. And I mean real sports cars, not that pain-in-the-rear Subaru XT6 I… more»
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Survivor SPX: 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4WD
This 4WD Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4×4 could either be serendipitous or a stark reminder to wait for what you want. See, a few days ago, I went running down a new street in my neighborhood and found a 2WD… more»
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Never Seen One: 1960 Mitsubishi Go Pickup
The range of Japanese oddballs that did duty as commercial and/or light utility vehicles never ceases to amaze me, as you wouldn’t think a vehicle with just three wheels was able to perform cargo ferrying duties. Well, this 1960… more»
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Import Fighter: 1978 Dodge Challenger
I’ve always dug these “captive import” Dodge Challengers, and was sorely tempted by one in the Georgia stash I wrote about last week as a Barn Finds Exclusive. This Challenger is in slightly better condition (ha!) as a running,… more»
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Personal Junkyard: Classics for Sale in South Carolina
A seller on craigslist claims to have his own personal junkyard full of classics ready for new homes. The collection seems extensive, with a heavy emphasis on Plymouth Barracudas and other Mopar products. Still, it seems there’s something here… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Dodge Conquest TSI
We’re big fans of the Dodge / Plymouth / Chrysler Starion cars here at Barn Finds, and this early widebody example is shared with us by Barn Finds reader Henry Rice. This is one of the better known captive imports from the era… more»
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Raced From New: 12,000 Mile 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
For many of us in the Gen X and Gen Y generations, DSMs like this 12,613 mile Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo hatchback were among the cars we pined to drive in high school. The ultimate trim was the turbocharged… more»
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Mighty Dodge: 1988 Dodge Ram 50
Captive imports seemed to be all the rage in the 1970s and 80s as US automakers were scrambling to meet EPA regulations. This 1988 Dodge Ram 50 pickup is one of those, being a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, similar to… more»
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Twin Stick Survivor: 1981 Plymouth Champ
Our resident Japanese survivor-car fanatic Scotty G. may want to check out this unmolested 1981 Plymouth Champ, a rare variant stemming from Chrysler’s affinity for re-badging Mitsubishi economy cars. This particular example is less frequently seen, as most of… more»
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Still For Sale: 1976 Plymouth Arrow 200 GS
$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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
