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»
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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 • 20 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 Craigslist… 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»
Jan 25, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
San Marino Yellow: 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Here’s where people like me get into trouble: a rare color that is seemingly original paint. I don’t know why, but on certain cars, this is all it takes for me to make a bad decision. The Chrysler Conquest… more»
Dec 2, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mighty Mitsu: 1980 Dodge Challenger
Every now and again, the odd period of time in which the Dodge Challenger was actually a Mitsubishi in drag gets brought up on these pages, or we choose to highlight the equally confusing Plymouth Sapparo. In today’s exploration… more»
Nov 16, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
39K Mile Flat Body: 1985 Dodge Conquest
Just like the discovery of a long-lost car in an outbuidling gives you faith there are still barn finds to be found, a survivor-grade example of a rare car ignites hope that not every hard-to-find model has been lost… more»
Oct 29, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Jewel Box! 1977 Mitsubishi Colt Lancer 1600 GSR
This is undoubtedly the world’s finest 1977 Mitsubishi Colt Lancer 1600 GSR. I know that to a lot of people that’s like saying, “this is the world’s finest pair of tube socks”, but for us vintage/nostalgic Japanese vehicle lovers… more»
Oct 29, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1979-80 Mitsubishi D1500 4WD Diesel Tractor
We haven’t had a tractor in a while here at Barn Finds, so here is a 1979-80 Mitsubishi D1500 4WD Diesel Tractor! That’s a mouthful but this tractor can handle the load. This one is at the Big Toy Consignment Auction in… more»
Sep 11, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
$4,000 Captive Import: 1978 Plymouth Sapporo
Here’s a car you don’t see too often anymore, if ever: a 1978 Plymouth Sapporo! It’s in Baldwin Park, California, just a handful of miles east of Los Angeles. It’s posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,000.
Jul 2, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Mother-In-Law’s Car: 1983 Mitsubishi Starion LS
This is one nice starship. The 1983 Mitsubishi Starion LS seen here is listed on eBay and is located in Ventura, California. It has an unmet opening bid of $3,000 and a Buy It Now price of just $4,500! There… more»
