Highlights

• Exceptionally rare Japanese J55, the final edition of Mitsubishi jeeps
• Presentable form with scope for improvement over the summer
• Robust, dependable diesel engine
• Incredibly capable 4x4
• Less than 12 thousand miles displayed on the clock

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in 01/06/1998
• Originally a Japanese truck
• Purchased and brought into the UK by the current owner 15/09/2009
• Not long after purchase the J55 was taken over the the Isle of Man where it remained for the following ten years before being brought back into the UK in July 2019
• Accompanied by a good selection of invoices for parts bought and work undertaken to maintain the Jeep throughout its current ownership
• Comes with a selection of spare parts
• Mitsubishi J50 series parts and diagram manual also present
• Fully UK registered
• We are informed the truck arrived in the UK and was MOT’d with 4,893 miles, and now sits on just 11,878 miles, indicating incredibly limited use throughout the years, corroborated by the online MOT records
• V5 registration document present with the vehicle
• Current MOT valid until February 2024
• Two sets of keys

The Interior

• Rugged, utilitarian interior space. Precisely what one wants from a truck of this nature
• Simple and well presented, with a good honest patina exhibiting around the cabin
• In good original form, with the vendor advising it remains unchanged since its arrival from Japan
• Seating for four with two front passenger seats and then smaller side mounted folding seats in the rear section
• Front and rear seats are in good shape, boasting quality upholstery and very limited signs of wear
• Simple and effective metal dash panel, finished in the same colour as the exterior. Housing a cluster of gauges and switchgear
• Gauges are all reported to be in good working order
• Central mounted radio head unit, we are unsure whether this is working
• A smart selection of Japanese stickers and factory operating diagrams can be found throughout the front passenger section
• Front passenger seat can be completely folded forwards for added space and storage
• Bottle jack and original tool set are stowed within an interior storage compartment

The Exterior

• Classic Willys, CJ Jeep styling with subtle changes at the hands of Mitsubishi
• Finished in a simple gloss grey paint scheme, in presentable form
• There are patches and areas of patina and what appears to be surface rust making themselves known throughout the bodywork after an extended period of time spent on the Isle of Man
• 16” black steel wheels with off road tyres sit at all four corners, with a fifth spare residing on the rear of the truck
• A set of four original white wheels and tyres also come with the J55
• Subtle chrome trim in places, in good overall form
• Removable contrasting black soft top roof, being 25 years old it does present with signs of age but is in good overall form
• The vendor informs that some of the side windows have been replaced but that the zips could benefit from attention in places
• Lighting and glass is all of a good standard, with a wonderful triple wiper setup sitting on the front windscreen
• Typical Japanese style, wing mounted side mirrors
• Comes with an alternative “bikini” roof, which is in a like new state

The Mechanics

• Uprated 2.7 litre diesel engine as this is the final iteration J55 Jeep
• 100hp reported from Mitsubishi to aid with comfort and capability in modern traffic and at higher motorway speeds
• In good overall mechanical order, highly original and presentable
• Engine presents in good honest form and is reported to run excellently
• Brakes have been overhauled with new lines fitted around a year ago
• Inspection underneath shows that whilst the truck was undersealed in 2012, surface rust has broken through on the chassis, however a recent MOT gives peace of mind that the truck is still in good solid order
• Vendor advises that the rubber dust boots on the front axle need replacing, with new ones accompanying the truck on sale
• Backed by a wealth of parts support with the vendor advising that nearly all parts for the truck can still be sourced and purchased new in Japan
• Excellent off road capability, with reports stating that 30-31” tyres can be fitted without modification if desired

Summary