£5,800
1979 Mitsubishi Colt Sapporo
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an exceedingly rare UK-supplied 1979 Mitsubishi Colt Sapporo with very low mileage (62,462 miles). It was stored for 20 years and gently recommissioned in 2021, including a repaint and wheel refurbishment. It may need some mechanical attention as the rear callipers are binding.
Condition
7
The car has been stored for 20 years and gently recommissioned. The mileage is very low, and the interior is original and in good condition. The car has been repainted and the wheels refurbished. There is a binding rear calliper.
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Transmission:
1351046
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Odometer:
62,462 miles
PAB579T
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Exceedingly rare UK supplied from new 2.0 Colt Sapporo found hidden away with its long term owners (father and daughter) in Malvern; gently recommissioned after 20 years in storage; wonderully original interior showing just 62,462 miles A truly rare survivor, and likely unknown to many who read this and see the pictures.
Badged in the UK as the Mitsubishi Sapporo, it was also known as the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda, Plymouth Sapporo and Dodge (Colt) Challenger to cite but a few, depending on which market the car was in.
Named after the Japanese city Sapporo due to its positive International connotations following hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics the Sapporo in the UK was part of Mitsubishi UK’s Colt model range.
Dating from June 1979 this late model first generation coupe or, as the Japanese liked to deem it a ‘Personal luxury car’ and as such is pushed the boundaries of the usual coupe spec and featured frameless doors, vinyl roofs, velour interiors and as many power gadg...
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£3,033
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,140
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,358
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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