Mitsubishi Starion 2000 Turbo EX | 1986

Mitsubishi Starion 2000 Turbo EX | 1986

Highlights:

– 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Grey metallic paintwork, largely original with patina

– Former long-term father-and-son car

– Aftermarket wheels and exhaust

– 137,630 km on the odometer

The private seller offers for sale this 1986 Mitsubishi Starion 2000 Turbo EX, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in grey metallic, a colour that suits the angular 1980s styling perfectly, this Starion is an increasingly rare example from the golden era of Japanese turbocharged sports coupés. The pop-up headlamps, the characteristic rear spoiler and the sharp wedge-shaped profile give the car a purposeful and authentic appearance. Inside, the cabin features black leather sports seats, the period instrument binnacle and the original Starion steering wheel. The odometer shows 137,630 km.

According to the seller the car was cherished for many years by its previous owners, a father and son, and is in tidy and original condition. The paintwork is largely original and, as is to be expected on a car of this age, shows imperfections and patina. The wheels and exhaust are aftermarket. The car has been standing for some time and the seller advises that it should be technically checked, with repairs and some recommissioning work to be expected.

The Starion was Mitsubishi’s flagship sports coupé of the 1980s, a turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer that competed directly with cars such as the Nissan 300ZX and the Toyota Supra. Its name is often said to be a contraction of ‘Star of the Orient’, and with its electronically fuel-injected turbo engine, proudly marked ECI Turbo on the cam cover, and assertive styling it became one of the icons of the decade.

Today the Starion is closely associated with the golden age of Japanese sports cars, a class of classics that is attracting more and more interest from collectors. Original examples are becoming harder to find, and this 2000 Turbo EX offers an attractive starting point for an enthusiast who wants to bring a genuine 1980s Japanese turbo coupé back to its best.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

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This car is currently located in: Groningen province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Norway registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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