Standard apart from a Milltek exhaust system, ‘Y4 EVO’ is a collector-grade example of the Mitsubishi EVO MR VIII FQ-400, a car many consider to be the ultimate EVO.

Better even than the Mäkinen-edition Evo VI? Yes, quite possibly because while that was Quick, this is FQ.

Showing just 30,600 miles on the odometer, the seller bought it in 2021 and has only covered around 500 miles since, which explains why he’s selling it: “It’s just too good to use every day.

It really needs someone to use it a couple of times a year, maybe on a track.” The front of the EVO is less about aerodynamic slipperiness than it is getting as much cold air in as possible – while simultaneously ensuring the resulting hot air is expelled equally quickly.

Sure, some attention has been paid to the way the car looks but it’s very much a case of form over function and bludgeoning your way through the air.

Which is exactly as it should be; few cars have more presence – or are more intimidating in your rearview mi...