Beschreibung
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Welcome to the sale of my wonderful 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB 2. 5 Turbo Intercooled Diesel in original rare metallic Grey. Video links at bottom of description.
Chassis:
The all important chassis, a weak point on most vintage and some modern 4x4s.
Chassis was completely stripped, sand blasted, all rust cut out and replaced, hot dip galvanised and then painted in chassis black paint.
All welding done by professional welder and the all important hot dip galv ensuring the chassis 100% protected both inside and out. This chassis is worry free for another 30+yrs.
Towbar fitted by me, it did not have one before, a third plate added as per pics for additional strength and rigidity, cleaned and painted to match chassis. Lightly used with car trailer for normal house duties. All nuts/ bolts/ fixings were replaced or cleaned and refitted. Fuel tank refurbed, new fuel and brake lines as needed. Has just had oil and filter service and new brake pads fitted all round.
All hoses/ lines and fittings refurbed or replaced. All suspension bushings and joints replaced with new, new ball joints, steering arms and idler arm. Front drive shafts refurbed with new inside and outside boot kits. Steering box adjusted correctly.
Engine:
The engine runs lovely, pulls well, and efficient when driven smoothly
New alternator, starter, clutch, ring gear, crank oil seal, timing belt, balance belt, water pump, rocker seals and half moons, turbo rebuilt, radiator recore/ refurb (not cheap repro), new heater plug timer, EGR blank fitted, new rad hoses, new viscous coupling, new battery, most engine bay parts powder coated or painted
Gearbox and drive train:
All cleaned, checked and oil serviced, 4x4 and reverse switches replaced of repaired. Manual 5 spd box is a joy to use and 4x4 and low range works perfectly, recent clutch.
Body:
Body work in great condition, minor rust repairs completed on body, cut out and replaced with steel. Car has original paint except for bonnet which looks like it has been resprayed at some point. Lovely met grey orig colour and still has orig stickers and badges. Grill has been replaced with UK type with Mitsubishi lettering, all hand refinished, now giving a lovely black and white contrast, headlights perfectly clear. All glass is original and clear with Mitsubishi logos. Quarter lights and rear sliding windows are lovely features and work perfectly. Old skool truck style rear view wing mirrors. The underside of the body was cleaned and wire brushed, treated with rust treatment and then sprayed with 2 pack epoxy Raptor black paint. Chrome bumpers in great condition with good shine, inside of bumpers cleaned and treated. Lovely period pressed metal number plates in black and silver
Wheels and Tyres:
Beautiful rare period correct 15” Ralliart WebMag JDM only alloys suit the car perfectly. All 5 wheels refurbed and in perfect condition. About 2000km on Nexen Rodian tyres with nice raised white lettering. I even had the original jelly mould Ralliart stickers custom remade in the UK and they set off the final look exceptionally well.
Interior:
Worn drivers seat replaced with matching seat, carpet removed and cleaned, expensive additional sound deadening lead loaded vinyl fitted and makes for a quieter drive. All seats cleaned and interior valeted. Original Pajero matts, orig stereo and additional modern unit fitted. Orig jack and tools present. Suspension drivers seat. Rear seat folds up easily for additional load area. A really lovely and nostalgic place to be.
History:
1989 Sold by Main dealer North West of Tokyo, Chichibu, Dealer sticker still on car and dealer still in operation today
1889 – 1999: Dept of Tourism Takidai Japan (interesting story)
1999 – 2017 Imported to UK and owned by one elderly gentleman who drove it until his 80s
2017 - 2018 Owned in Bristol and used as a daily driver
2018 – 2019 Restoration in Ireland
2019 -2024 Owned and used sparingly as a classic vehicle (8, 000 km)
Three Videos on my Youtube channel Atlantic Classics: Walkaround, Underside and Restoration
Walkaround:
- details above
Restoration:
- details above
Underside:
- details above car is in Rep of Ireland, registered in my name, is taxed and NCTd and ready to drive. It is on a 2 yr NCT cycle and only has two more NCTs before exempt. This car is vintage with road tax of €56 and about €150 classic insurance. A really beautiful car in superb condition having been the subject of a full restoration including a very rare hot dip zinc galvanised chassis ensuring it will last for decades to come and only increase in value. Previously registered in the UK F190AFX , this is an easy re registration in UK and I can assist a UK buyer in terms of additional cost delivery or ease of collection / viewing in Ireland. Restoration was completed by me in 2018/ 2019, I am an engineer & petrolhead with a passion for vintage cars, machines and attention to detail, this was certainly a labour of love. I have had 5 years and 8000km of trouble free enjoyment and its now time for a new project.
This car features wonderful period features and look and feel, an extremely low cost of ownership and useful car and an absolute pleasure to drive. It always gets appreciating glances and questions and is as at home in a vintage classic car show as is being put to work. The 1989 model is the first year with the intercooler and also rear coil springs and rear discs, making it much nicer on the road than pervious models. It features the narrow body style before arches and wide stance became fashionable, and to my eyes is aesthetically better for it. Although hi tech and high power in its day, its not exactly fast, plenty to keep up with traffic but more at home on national roads than on the motorway. Driving it encourages a more laid back and stress free approach, capable of speeds above the speed limit but most comfortable at at gentler cruise.
Please note although restored as above it is a 35year old car and the body/ paint is original, there are some very minor marks around the body. Two areas I would attend to if I was being critical, one is there is some lacquer peel spots on the bonnet, not bad but not perfect, and secondly on the top of the sill at the drivers and passenger door there are some scratches, I am thinking that the elderly owner had a four legged friend ! neither detract from the car and I have been quoted €500-€800 to respray however I could not find someone locally to take it on in a reasonable timeframe. I will leave it to the next owner to decide whether to do it or not. In my ownership the car has been garaged all the time when not in use and rarely if ever used in the rain.
Plenty of videos and pics available and happy to answer any questions. Genuine enquiries only please and thanks for reading.
