2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

Background
The story began in 1992 with a family-friendly Lancer saloon that someone at Mitsubishi decided to equip with the 244hp / 228lb ft 4G63T 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and AWD drivetrain from the Galant VR-4—a highly credible world rally car developed over two decades on the world’s rally stages. 244hp was a substantial amount of power in the early 1990s, so that first road-going Lancer Evolution made quite a statement. Some say that 5,000 first-generation Evos were produced exclusively for the Japanese market, while others claim the figure was 2,500. Whatever the number, they all sold within the first three days of release.

Mitsubishi introduced the Lancer Evolution IX in Japan on 3 March 2005 and exhibited the car at the Geneva Motor Show for the European market on the same day. The North American markets saw the model showcased at the New York International Auto Show the following month. The 1,997cc 4G63 inline-four engine features MIVEC technology and a revised turbocharger design, increasing official power output at the crankshaft to 287bhp and torque to 289lb ft.

The Car
This car was imported in 2018 and has had two owners since 2018. It’s finished in Wicked White. Standard features include a six-speed manual gearbox, front LSD, ACD, rear spoiler with carbon fibre centre section, halogen headlights, electric windows, and keyless entry.

The car has always been regularly serviced, with the most recent service carried out at 53,000 miles by the current owner, who has maintained the car with no expense spared. It also benefits from a few tasteful modifications, which the vendor states improve the car nicely.

The modifications carried out on the car include:

• Yellowstuff brake pads

• Tein Flex Z coilovers

• Iridium spark plugs

• Exedy clutch and lightweight flywheel

There are also numerous other upgraded components on the car.

The interior, as shown in the photographs, appears to be in immaculate condition. The part-leather bucket seats also look unmarked. The car has been fitted with a Sony double-DIN head unit and upgraded speakers.

The odometer shows a mix of miles and kilometres, equating to approximately 54,000 miles. The car was recently MOT’d, with the certificate valid until March 2026 and no advisories. This car has clearly been well looked after and is in remarkable condition for its age. It is sensibly priced for anyone looking for a Japanese rally legend or a unique daily driver.

Location: Durham

Seller: Private

Photos: Professional