Highlights
- Twin-turbo V6
- six-speed manual
- Highly specced original JDM car
- History and invoices to show ongoing maintenance
- Recent expenditure including replacement cam belt, and exhaust
The Appeal
The Mitsubishi GTO, or 3000GT as it was sold outside of its native Japan, represented the technological ambition of the Japanese auto industry in the early 1990s. Climb into a GTO and you might be forgiven for thinking you’re in a car from the mid-2000s, given the levels of technology on offer.
This 1994 Mitsubishi is a genuine series two JDM GTO, imported from Tokyo in 2004. Being a series two car, it offers all the remarkable tech that made these cars famous: Active aero, electronically controlled suspension, four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steering to mention just the high points.
If you grew up lusting after the JDM legends featured in Gran Turismo, but have been priced out of Skylines, Supras, RX-7s and the like, then a Mitsubishi GTO offers an excellent alternative.
Unlike many GTOs or 3000GTs for sale, this example represents the “full-fat” experience, being a twin-turbo, manual gearbox car. As a series two model, the manual gearbox is a six-speed rather than the series one car’s five-speed. This might be the last affordable JDM legend, so pick one up while you can.
The vendor says:
"Less than 5000 miles since cam belt replacement. Recently fitted new coil packs, plugs and leads, exhaust work at a cost of £1600. 40% uprated clutch. This car has always been regularly maintained professionally and has been 100 per cent reliable since ownership."
The History and Paperwork
- Two owners since being imported in 2004, the seller believes only one former keeper in Japan.
- Auction paperwork from Japan confirming the importation date
- V5C included confirming the date of first UK registration and former owners
- Current MOT valid until January 2026
- Invoices show regular maintenance and repairs since being imported
- Invoices show recent work, including replacement cam belt, clutch and exhaust
The Condition
- Exterior presents well for a car of its age
- Bodywork shows a good shine, seller states “Superb paint, no scratches”
- Some pitting/deterioration of the window surrounds in places
- The driver’s side wind deflector is damaged and has left scuff marks on the door frame
- Interior is original and generally tidy and well cared for
- Interior modifications include an aftermarket boost gauge and pedal covers.
The Mechanics
- 3.0-litre DOHC Twin-Turbo V6
- Six-speed manual gearbox
- Four-wheel-drive
- Four-wheel-steering
- Active aero and active suspension, although the seller states, “Things that need attention are the active aero, ECS and LED display unit”
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