Beschreibung
FOR SALE: UK-registered from new, a Special Colour Pack TME with only 54k miles.
VIEWINGS WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT ONLY /// ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
EQUIPMENT
Passion Red paintwork with Special Colour Pack (SNGF2), 180mph speedometer, TME-embroidered Recaro front seats, 17-inch Enkei alloy wheels, Integrated rear fog lamp, Front and side airdams, Twin-wing rear spoiler with high-mount stop lamp, Momo leather steering wheel with red stitching, Leather gearknob and gaiter with red stitching, Specially tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, Colour-keyed electronically controlled door mirrors, Driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags, Automatic air conditioning, Electric windows front and rear, Remote central locking system, Rear centre armrest, Cup holders, Ralliart mud flaps, Ralliart carpet mats, Spare wheel, Jack, Spare key, Bespoke indoor car cover.
EXTERIOR
Visually similar to the Championship winning cars made famous by rally legend Tommi Makinen, this gleaming Evo 6. 5 in sought-after Passion Red presents exceptionally well under the glare of our studio lights. Appearing largely original throughout the paintwork retains a deep and youthful shine across every panel. The Special Colour Pack (SCP) decals are in equally fine order with no fading or discolouration to report. UK-registered from new, the car is equipped with the rear fog light integrated into the bumper.
What really sets this one apart from the rest is the incredible condition of the underside, on which the current owner has spent the best part of £20k bringing up to his exacting standards. What began as a simple cosmetic refresh ended up as a thorough nut-and-bolt underside restoration, and the result is quite simply exceptional. The whole underneath was shot blasted back to bare metal and photos were taken to prove no rust holes were present and no welding had ever been carried out. Then, almost every component was either refurbished or replaced with OEM spec; the list of work undertaken is comprehensive to say the least. A full gallery of photos detailing this refurbishment is available on request.
INTERIOR
The interior space is also really well presented. The supportive Recaro seats are trimmed in a combination of special red cloth and black velour, which is amazingly free from any of the common discolouration or fading issues. Looking closer, the centre panels are entirely unmarked and the deep bolsters show next to no signs of any wear, damage, or bobbling to the fabric. All in all, this has to be the best-preserved upholstery we have seen in any Tommi Makinen Edition, UK-supplied or otherwise. The rear seats are also unblemished as are the carpets, which are well protected in the footwells by a set of tailored Ralliart overmats.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
It’s not often that we are blown away by the condition of an engine bay, but then again this is no ordinary Evo VI. As part of the car’s eye-watering £20k underside and mechanical overhaul the engine and surrounding bay were also fully restored to ‘as new’ – our studio photos really don’t do them justice.
Having covered just 54k original miles with a comprehensive service history, the factory 4G63 engine was in fine operational condition. However, with the goal of achieving perfection the current owner insisted the engine be removed and entirely re-dressed including all new pipework and bolts. A brand new genuine TME titanium turbo was sourced and fitted, along with a new intercooler, etc. Freshly serviced, the car also boasts a new clutch, flywheel, and OEM exhaust.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
The Evo sits on its original set of 17-inch Enkei wheels, remarkably well preserved in their original white finish. One or two light chips to the paint are visible on close inspection, further showing their honesty. All four wheels are shod in a brand new matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. The brakes have also been replaced all round and perform without fault.
HISTORY FILE
First registered new in the UK in July 2000, this particular SCP TME is a rare beast indeed. Pre-dating the known 250 Ralliart-supplied TMEs this car is understood to be one of only a handful supplied new to the UK before Mitsubishi asked Ralliart to take over due to increasing demand.
The current owner spent around 2 years searching for a decent UK example only to find that most were a disappointment, many having rusted from the rear subframe outwards as these cars were not suitably prepared for our harsh UK roads. Based on the fact that it had always been garaged and well looked after, he purchased this Evo VI in February 2015. With the intention of keeping it as part of his collection forever he set out to make the car truly perfect, spending in excess of £20k in the process, as detailed above.
Boasting just 3 former keepers and only 54k miles from new with a comprehensive service history, this rare opportunity to own one of the most sought-after Lancer Evolutions in such unrepeatable condition is certainly not to be missed.
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