KEY FACTS This Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX MR is a remarkably well-preserved example of the modern classic rally-inspired Japanese performance hero, with low mileage from new.

Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘4G63’ inline-four, which sends 280ps to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

It has reportedly been stored indoors, and has benefited from a hard wax coating.

The engine is understood to have been started every two weeks for maintenance purposes.

The odometer shows 2,893 km.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES In the desirable ‘MR’ specification, the Evo IX features various sought-after factory upgrades, including Bilstein shock absorbers, BBS forged alloy wheels, HiD xenon headlights, the accessory gauge package, a ‘zero lift’ kit, and an aluminium roof panel.

This example is finished in Medium Purplish Gray Mica with a carbon-fibre rear wing, over a black and grey leather and synthetic suede-trimmed interior, featuring Recaro seats with contrasting red stitc...