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»
Mitsubishi
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»
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»
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»
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»
$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.
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»
Suave Sedan: 1975 Mitsubishi Debonair
This is a rare car, for you vintage/nostalgic Japanese vehicle fans. It’s a 1975 Mitsubishi Debonair and it’s on eBay for an asking price of $6,600. If it was 100% original I would think that the price would be… more»
Split Personality: 1980 Plymouth Sapporo
Let it be known: I can’t get enough of the weirdness that emerged in the 1980s. What an era to be an enthusiast, with major domestic manufacturers re-badging Japanese cars when they couldn’t make a worthy competitor. And speaking… more»
Diesel Mitsu: 1984 Dodge D-50
The original Mitsubishi Mighty Max / Dodge D-50 twins were among my favorite 4WD pickups in the 1980s and still a truck I’d like to own today. Why? Because they represented an era where you could buy a 4WD truck… more»
1977 Dodge Colt: Easy to Own?
These little Mopar/Mitsubishi experiments ran rampant in the ’70s as Chrysler attempted to compete with the Japanese in the economy vehicle class. While no one will ever mistake a 1977 Dodge Colt like this one on eBay for a… more»
1984 Mitsubishi Cordia: Unicorn Turbo
I can’t remember the last time I spotted a Mitsubishi Cordia on the road, and I’ll bet the last one I did see wasn’t the factory turbocharged model. This 1984 Cordia Turbo listed on eBay is a survivor not… more»
Ex Rally Car: 1976 Dodge Colt GT
It may not look like much, but this old Colt saw some action!
Rare and Odd: 1965 Mitsubishi Minica
When it comes to oddball cars, micro cars tend to take the cake as the oddest. The compact size usually leads to odd proportions and styling unlike anything else. If you know your micro car history, you know they’ve… more»