This 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR with 82,291 km was inspected for a client in August 2020.
Auction grade 3.5 C. We found the condition to be quite good for age. Most notably the body had virtually no rust and was about as good as you might see for an EVO 5 in Japan. Very difficult to find in this condition.
Oil and radiator coolant leaks required repair. Some scratches and dents to the body but nothing major. Overall paintwork was in good condition with no obvious fading.
Good interior other than general wear and tear. Steering wheel was worn. Driver’s door material had come away a little.
Auction report sales point: Private owner/s
Condition notes:
Dirt inside
Radiator coolant leaks
Door trim is peeling
Engine oil leak
Scratches on the seat/s
Steering wheel faded
Scratches on the wheels
Minor scratches / dents on the body
This low km 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR sold for 2,095,000 or approx, $36,000 complied, plus tyres and on road costs @ 77 Yen to the dollar.
Prices are rising very quickly on classic cars with price rises on EVO’s of more than 10% seen at auction over the 2 months preceding the date of this example.
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