If the 911 guy is a real car guy, he would know that a common Japanese econobox that is in mint condition will attract more people than a common 911 that has many fans arround the world.
Stunning. I’ve been a Mitsubishi fan ever since my Dad’s 1988 Dodge Colt. It was absolutely the Timex watch of econo boxes. It just kept going and going. It was of course, the generation after this one but, I remember these as Dodge Colts & Plymouth Champs here in the states. I remember riding in one once in the late 80s. I also remember two oddities about these Mirages. The first was the MCA Jet designation which in my mind was truly unique like Honda’s CVCC stratified charge design. The other was the dual range transmission that effectively had 8 forward speeds. I too found this generation not as easy on the eye as subsequent generations but, I’d definitely take one in a heartbeat today! Thanks, this was a treat.
@@ahmedislam2580> A "Dodge Colt" is really a Mitsubishi Mirage. Chrysler and Dodge worked with the Mitsubishi company. A Dodge Colt and a Mitsubishi Mirage are the same car, just different names only.
man the 1981 mirage is seriously one of my dream cars, luckily they were pretty common in new Zealand, and I'm always seeing a few pop up on our online market place for only a few grand I just find the body shape so beautiful, i really don't know what it is, such a stunning car
This car is from the time when Japanese manufacturers became such juggernauts. Very special car today, even though they built millions of them. Great episode Daniel, thanks for sharing this car's story.
That's incredible! It's lovely and well preserved. Amazing these cars still exist in Japan. Like you said, outside of Japan you can find them every now and then. I can relate to you speaking to that 911 owner. I've had that a few occasions at car meetings. And I can't wait till Wednesday! Finally we'll be able to see your project car videos!🎉
There's one of these up a back street in Malta, well there was before covid, I haven't been back since. Hope it's still alive, I'll take some pics next time I see it!
Yes Daniel, the stereo is from the Pioneer's Component line, a very special touch when you want to keep old car original, with a stereo and speakers from that time and not adding modern equipment like cds or usb players. I really like it !!!
My nan had a 3 door Mirage in NZ. That 1973 Galant 16L replica of Doug Stewart's Southern Cross Rally car at the beginning of your video is also an amazing car.
Thanks for these vids Dan, you're a champ! I never liked the Mirage, we had them here a couple of decades ago, eventhough I love 'ugly' cars the design of this I never lked it looks like a small piglet lol and it been a front wheel drive, yeah zilch excitement especialy with them 88 'GT' horsepowerzes!. But nevertheless that is a gem, pristine example, would love to own it. : )
Thank you, Kenan :) To be real, I don't overly like the styling. There are other reasons why I love it though. That it could be the last of its body style and grade is one
I just bought a 23 Mitsubishi Mirage Ralliart spec... there is absolutely nothing different about the car except for a couple unique trim pieces and the paint job... its pretty much made for the 40th year of Mitsubishi in North America... but it still looks ridiculous with the decals and mudflaps. I'm gonna put it up on blocks wrapped in bubble wrap for 30/40 years and when I take it out I hope somebody recognizes it the way you did this 1981 version.
GT Mitsubishi ok (Colt in Aus), love all the old Japanese cars, 1:53 very cool old school Datsun Bluebird in the background another cool video Dan, stay safe take care cheers KC Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇯🇵🇯🇵😎🙂👍✌❤
Wow intersting find Dan, never knew there was a GT spec in what would have been the RA model Colt in Australia. That is actually an overdrive shifter in the car, the later RB Colt GSR's had them, a friends mother had a mint one with the 4 speed + overdrive gearbox same as the video car. The overdrive works on a similar principle to the Laycock overdrive in Jags and other British cars of the 60's and 70's.
Man what a treat! 4 door too, that's a rare car. I don't think I have ever seen this generation in the states :(. There was a comment about the AMC pacer being more common... I have actually seen one of those being driven around... I find it funny he also has a 911.
Super video with some nice cars. How can you forget the Lovely Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage. There were quite a number of them back in the 80s in Colombo i remember. Not sure what the engines were though. But what a treat of this Rarity. 👌🥰
Curious that the car has the old Isuzu badges everywhere, even the lancer you previewed that had the rare wheels had the Isuzu badges. I know Isuzu partnered with Honda in the 90s.
@@wasabicars You maybe right, The one I am thinking of came out when the Cordia Turbo came out, it has the sharp pyramid shaped 2 door body shell. Awesome little cars they went really well, they were like the original EVO. They suffered badly from rust though, they used to be everywhere in NZ, never see them now. They were the Dodge Colt in the states
Daniel they are a a rare rare car her now as well hey We have a guy here we’re I live with a galant wagon in light metallic green An old guy I suspect he has had it from new I think it s a 70 or 71 model 😍😍👍👍
That's all there is at the second. The plan is that the first of the build series videos will be up on Wednesday evening. If you have any troubles video, leave a comment anywhere. I'll help out
Both Isuzu and MMC had a similar logo back then. Certainly they've confused me, too. In any case, on a Mitsu, it's a Mitsu. On an Isuzu, it's an Isuzu ;-)
These wheels were an option for one trim level of Cordia GSL in Australia. Have only seen a few examples (cars are always silver with blue side decals) - very rare and good looking wheel!
Well, I'm actually cool with you not liking the car. We like the cars we like. I hope you enjoyed the video though. That wasn't a Mitsubishi product ;-)
