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- 1998 Mitsubishi GTO 'MR'
1998 Mitsubishi GTO 'MR'
Lot Number: 175
1998 Mitsubishi GTO 'MR'
Very rare in the UK, the GTO MR was essentially a lightweight, driver-focused GTO Twin-Turbo that deleted complex electronics in the interests of outright performance.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Motion, OX26 5HA
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BODY COLOUR
Stealth Black -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
R344 NDS -
ODOMETER READING
53963 KM
SUMMARY
Very rare in the UK, the GTO MR was essentially a lightweight, driver-focused GTO Twin-Turbo that deleted complex electronics in the interests of outright performance.
DESCRIPTION
- Mitsubishi’s GTO was a high tech, high performance front-engined sports coupé manufactured in Nagoya, Japan between 1990 and 1999
- Replacing the Starion, the GTO moniker was only used for the Japanese domestic market and the model was known in all other markets as the 3000 GT
- Powered by a twin-turbo 3-litre V6 producing just shy of 300bhp. 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds
- Full time four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, active aerodynamics, electronically controlled suspension
- The GTO MR was essentially a lightweight GTO Twin-Turbo that deleted 4WS, ABS, ECS and Active Aero, but was mechanically identical to the normal GTO Twin Turbo aside from a final drive ratio of 4.154:1
- Imported by our vendor, this facelift 1998 GTO has only covered 34,000 miles (54,000km confirmed by its history) from new
- The history file is scant, but the book-pack has an amazing number of stamps on the sheets in Japanese that give just an idea that this was undoubtedly a very special car
- The service history is comprehensive and recorded at 1,694km, 2,303km, 5,075km, 5,825km, 8,187km, 11,875km, 19,028km, 25,971km, 31,357km, 45,608km, 50,995km, 52,242km and 53,790km
- Despite the MR being the lightweight version, this car comes very well specified with a tilt/slide sunroof, climate-control, electric bolster adjustment and electric folding mirrors
- As can be seen from our images, the underside is very impressive and the interior and bodywork is untypically of a very high standard
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 175
- Make
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- GTO 'MR'
- Registration Number
- R344 NDS
- MOT Expiry
- 30/01/2026
- Chassis Number
- Z15A0400448
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Stealth Black
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
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SEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
108 / 135
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Invoices for services at 1694km, 2303km, 5075km, 5825km, 8187km, 11875km, 19028km, 25971km, 31357km, 45608km, 50995km, 52242km, 53790km
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 2nd June, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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