1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT

This example is a LHD variant and comes with a manual six speed gearbox and features the legendary 6G72 3.0 V6 twin-turbocharged, 24 valve, double over head cam engine with the super select AWD system and active aero.

Externally the 3000GT is finished in red with five spoke silver alloy wheels.

Internally, the car is finished throughout in red leather with what can only be described as a mottled Walnut Burl trim pieces on selected components such as the door handles and partially on the steering wheel.

Mileage is recorded at 67,424KM/S.

The car comes with no history or records.

We haven’t started the car or driven it, nor did it run at the time of photographing the vehicle so our assessment of the car is based purely from its appearance. We cannot comment on any of the electrical or active aero components either.

What we can tell you is that the vehicle has been stored in a dry location.

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

The exterior of the Mitsubishi 3000GT is near flawless. We saw no dinks, dents, creases, folds or stone chips anywhere on the vehicle. The panel alignment is excellent with the doors, bonnet and boot lining up exactly as the manufacturer intended them to do so. Furthermore, the five spoke alloy wheels are in great condition too. If we were being fussy then the tyres could do with being replaced as we suspect that they’re the original rubber that came with the car when it was first delivered.

The glass, seals, lights and badging around the Mitsubishi look fantastic and are crystal clear with no fading or cracks that we saw. The story is the same with the plastics on the exterior, as these are subseptable to fading grey after a period of time.

The only imperfection that is notable is that the air duct on the NSF corner has come out and will need refitting.

Underneath the VR-4 shows no sign of any corrosion that we saw and appears to be undersealed to protect the chassis from any dirt of detritus.

The interior of the VR-4 is well appointed, with leather seats and a driver focused cockpit with various dials that indicate things such as boost pressure, engine temperature, and oil temperature. It also features advanced features for its time, such as power adjustable seats, heated seats, a premium audio system, climate control and active aero.

As you open the door to the 3000GT you are instantly greeted by an overwhelming amount of red leather and colour coded plastic, which I must add looks absolutely stunning. We’re certain that no cows were sparred in the making of this interior and we’re sure they would agree that their sacrifice was not in vain.

The seats, front and back are in excellent shape and show no signs of any wearing, even in high traffic areas such as the side bolsters. Inscribed in the headrests you have the model designation which in our opinion is a lovely detail.

Headlining, carpet, floor matts and door cards are inline with the rest of the vehicle and show no signs of any wear or fading that we saw.

Unfortunately, the car was not able to draw any power so we cannot comment on the functionality of any of the dials, switches, buttons, or toggles within the vehicle.

From looking over the engine bay, everything appears to be in good order, with no signs of any leaks that we could see, although we have no way to verify this as the vehicle did not start or run. We can say that everything within the engine bay appears to be in good original condition.

As we've already stated, the car comes with no history or records. There is just photocopy of a Middle East title document (no, we do not have the original).

If you’re in the market for what can only be described as pristine Japanese automotive icon then you should look no further. With lowish miles, excellent bodywork and an equally excellent interior, this has to be one of the cleanest and best specified VR-4’s available.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.