Highlights
- Recently received a professional high-quality respray in OEM colour
- Has only covered 5 miles since this work was completed
- Fitted with larger twin turbos and uprated injectors and stand-alone ECU
- New clutch and brake overhaul with few miles since completion
- Japanese JDM car imported to UK in 2003
- Includes private plate, luxury car cover, and spare parts
- Current MOT to June 2025
The Appeal
With its rivals launching bigger, more GT-focussed sports cars, Mitsubishi needed something similar. The result was this car - known as the ‘GTO’ in Japan but, to salve sensitive Western sensibilities, the GT in Europe and USA.
Fitted with a 3L V6 and twin turbos, the GTO was every inch the mini supercar, but with the sort of build quality that its Maranello counterparts could only dream of. No wonder these are popular with enthusiasts today.
This car began its life in Japan before arriving in the UK in 2003. It is largely factory standard save for bigger turbos, uprated injectors and a stand-alone ECU. It has covered few miles since the clutch was replaced and the brakes overhauled.
The vendor acquired the car two years ago and invested in a full respray in 2024 in the car’s original colour. It has covered just five miles since completion.
Presenting in great order with dramatic performance, this very tidy GTO looks very entertaining. It comes to market with MOT to June 2025.
The vendor says:
“A great classic. Well cared for throughout and finishing touches completed within my care. Imported from Japan, upgraded without losing its original quality and character. Very low mileage for its age.
“Only changes in my care: respray, very very minimal miles, car cover bought (used throughout ownership when not inside), has been SORN’d since ownership. Replaced the battery a couple of days ago with a high-quality AGM one.
“It features active aero, 4 wheel steering, reversing camera, carbon fibre shifter knob, Mitsubishi evo seats and steering wheel, cruise control and effective a/c.
“This is the 3L twin turbo (some are standard 3L or single turbo) and imported directly from Japan.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1991
- V5 is present
- UK Registered 1st April 2003
- Seven registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since July 2023
- MOT valid until 4th June 2025 with advisories to note
- Previous invoices present
- Several previous MOT certificates
- Reprint of workshop manuals included
- Good service history with accompanying paperwork
- SORN’d since current ownership
- Comes with two keys and immobiliser fobs
- Includes a private plate, luxury car cover, and spare parts
- Full respray in original colour in 2024
- Private ‘G20’ plate included
- The odometer shows a reading of 82,971 kilometres (51,507 miles)
Spare parts include:
- Full set of rear lights
- Front indicator lenses
- Brand new sidelight lenses
- Brake booster
- Brake master cylinder
The Condition
- Professional high-quality respray completed 6 months ago in original Ascot Silver
- Car has only covered five miles on private land since respray
- Interior presents well with recent valet and minor trim clip replacements
- Upgraded interior features including carbon fibre shifter, steering wheel, and seats
- Equipped with a reversing camera and mic/phone kit
- Aftermarket seats made by BB Seats
- Seats are in good condition and mounted on the correct subframes
- The rear seats are the original leather and in good condition
- Both door cards are in good condition and have upgraded speakers fitted
- Mitsubishi Evo 8 Momo steering wheel fitted
- Wheels shows some signs of wear to the rim
- The dashboard is in good condition
- Instruments are working correctly with no warning lights present
- Digital replacement gauges for voltage, oil pressure, water temperature, boost pressure and a clock have been fitted and are working correctly
- The carbon fibre gearknob is in good condition
- The switch gear is said to be working correctly apart from the air conditioning, which is said to need a re-gas, but this cannot be confirmed
- Pioneer flip-out stereo with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and reverse camera, which is operated via a switch
- Autowatch Thatcham 2 grade alarm and immobiliser
- The carpets and headlining are in good condition, with no real signs of wear
- Inside the boot is clean and tidy
- Original space saver spare wheel is present
- The panel gaps are even
- There has been a vented GRP bonnet fitted, which is in black
- New bonnet struts have been fitted
- Black vinyl wrap has been used on the quarter pillars and roof
- Headlights pop up and work correctly
- The rear lights have been tinted black
- Windscreen is in good condition with no chips or cracks
- The side windows do have some light scratches
- Aftermarket five-spoke alloy wheels have been fitted
- Alloys show some scuffs but could easily be refurbished
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres are fitted and are in excellent condition
- Underside cleaned off and stone guard applied for protection
- Advisories to note on current MOT
The Mechanics
- 3L twin-turbo V6 engine with twin turbos
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Conservative performance upgrades fitted
- Good service history indicating well-maintained mechanicals
- Recently replaced battery with a high-quality AGM one
- Active aero and 4-wheel steering systems in place
- The engine fires up straight away, and the vendor has reported no issues
- The car pulls strongly through the five-speed gearbox, and the change is smooth
- Xtreme stage 2 6 Puck clutch fitted in 2016
- Rear discs, pads and handbrake shoes and front brake pads replaced in 2022
- Copper brake pipes and braided hoses were fitted in 2021
- Advisories to note on current MOT
Specification:
- Uprated 13T turbochargers
- Magnacor HT leads
- CX Racing front mount intercooler
- 550cc fuel injectors
- Aftermarket ECU (Link G4+)
- Ramair foam air filter
- GFB Mach 2 Blow-off valve
- Uprated oil cooler
- Stainless steel Y pipe
- Red silicone coolant and vacuum hoses
- Powerflow stainless steel exhaust
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