Highlights

Ultimate Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition (TME)
Original factory paint finish verified by independent specialist measurement
Lived in Japan for most of its life to 2021
Single UK keeper since arriving here
Recently professionally recommissioned after period of storage
Remapped for UK fuel with full mechanical overhaul
MOT valid to October 2026 with no advisories
Low mileage of 77,000 miles

The Appeal

If you’re going to build a special edition of your revered road-to-rally car and you’re naming it after one of the greatest gravel drivers of all time, you’d best get it right. That’s exactly, of course, what Mitsubishi’s engineers did with the ‘TME.’

A quicker spooling turbo, stiffer suspension, tougher drivetrain and quicker steering rack all sharpened the driving experience while Enkei wheels, bespoke front bumper and Recaro front seats visually set the Tommi Makinen Edition apart from lesser Evos.

This 2000 TME spent its life on the salt-free roads of Japan to 2021 when it arrived in the UK and was acquired by the current keeper. That likely explains the remarkable condition, particularly the underside, which you can see in the photos. It has been in storage until recently, which explains the low mileage of 77,000 miles. We’re told that since leaving storage it has been recommissioned. The MOT to October 2026 with no advisories underlines the condition.

Here is a chance to acquire a well preserved and largely factory-standard example of one of the best saloon cars of the last 30 years.

The vendor says:

“The drive is direct and sharp, nothing loose or any vibrations at all. Tracking has been checked, twice. The boost builds smoothly gradually through the revs and provides strong torque from 3k revs. Car always starts first time and idles smooth thanks to the restoration of the fuel system, essential for these cars to be done now they are 25 years old. The underside has not been sealed or waxed, the next owner has the opportunity to chose keeping as is or having protected to enjoy this very special drivers car.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 2000 in Japan
Recently imported from Japan through a well-known dealer we are told
Verified to be completely rust and accident free according to seller
First UK registered July 2021
Single UK keeper since arrival
MOT valid until 22nd October 2026 with no advisories
123,942 kms (77,013 miles) showing on MOT
Detailed documentation of all recommissioning work
Not on road for several years prior to UK import
Private registration plate T11 MKA is excluded from the sale
Registration to be auctioned separately

The vendor says:

Bought from a well know dealer in Japan, totally rust and accident free. This car had not been on the road in several years so required light re-commissioning once in UK.”

The Condition

Scotia white paintwork with factory TME decals and badging as shown
Original factory paint finish verified by specialist measurement of each panel
Some marks present on the front bumper
Small scratch repair on rear left bumper
New OEM Enkei Alloys were bought last year from Japan and arrived in Mitsubishi boxes, the tyres are Goodyear Eagle F1 fit 2024
Underside as shown in photos with no structural advisories on MOT
Underside remains original - not sealed or waxed we are told
Factory standard suede and fabric red and black interior in good order
Light wear to some interior fittings as highlighted in photos
Steering wheel has been professionally refurbished
All lights and switches reported to be in working order
Fitted with rear privacy glass and boost gauge

The Mechanics

1,997cc DOHC 16V TME specification engine
5-speed manual transmission
Recently underwent full mechanical recommissioning
Professionally remapped for UK fuel
Original speed limiter and catalytic converter remain in place
Limited modifications including air filter, exhaust elbow, down-pipe, strut brace and chassis brace
Fuel system has been restored recently
Tracking checked twice to ensure precise handling
The vendor states the car starts first time and idles smoothly
No advisories on last MOT

The vendor says:

“After a full mechanical re-commissioning this car drives like new. Has been re-mapped on the road for UK fuel, was discovered the speed limiter was still in place, catalytic convertor still in place. All lights and switches work, the steering wheel has been refurbished too. Car is standard apart from air filter, exhaust elbow, down-pipe and a strut brace plus chassis brace. A full detailed list of the works is in the images.”

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