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For Sale: 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4.

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1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4.

Silver Aus-spec. 245,000Km on the clock

Stock standard except for:
  • Full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with Varex muffler
  • Larger intercooler (possibly Jap-spec)
  • Ostrich ECU
  • Jap-spec intake manifold.
  • Immobiliser
I've been slowly restoring this car for the past 18 months in between other projects. I purchased the car from forum member MADVR4 in Jan 2012, who had purchased the car himself for spare parts. Originally I believe the car was owned by lanka05.

The car was missing front and rear drive shafts, throttle body, and the AFM. As well as having the front, rear and passenger side windows all smashed in by some unknown culprits while in the possession of a previous owner.

Since owning the car I've replaced the drive shafts, throttle body and AFM and installed a brand new front windscreen. I also used a donor car to replace the rear and passenger side glass (and spent several hours vacuuming up all the smashed glass!). It’s got fresh oil all round, in the engine, gearbox, transfer case and diff.

History of the car

The engine was rebuilt around the 210,000km mark (several owners ago) with the following parts:
  • VR4 Rs pistons and rods
  • ACL race bearings, Mains and big ends
  • All new gaskets, belts and seals
  • 14b turbo with 16g rear housing
  • Exedy cushioned button clutch (at the time)
  • Full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with Varex muffler
  • Ostrich ECU,
  • Oil pump was reused but well within spec
  • Timing belt tensioner was reused, but well within specs
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Unfortunately I don’t have any receipts for this work.

A link to the previous For Sale ad can be found here, just so everyone gets the full picture and history of the car.
http://www.4gtuner.c...s-wrecked-vr-4/

The car bodywork is in extremely good condition with the exception of scuff marks on the front-left and rear-right bumpers (as shown in the photos). Someone has cut out the centre fins on the front bumper, probably for better airflow... "sigh". The interior is in great condition, it even still has the original leather gear knob and steering wheel, although the head unit has been removed.

There are two main issues with the car:
  • The syncro on second gear has gone. Shifting up is no problem but you have to double clutch to shift down without crunching. (I have a spare gearbox that can be negotiated with the sale)
  • I’m not really sure what state of tune the ostrich ECU is in. The car starts first time, every time and drives fine with plenty of power, but the check engine light is on and I haven’t investigated further to find the issue (engine management systems are not my forte)

Overall the car presents very well, and would make an excellent daily driver or a fantastic base for someone with a small amount of mechanical know-how, wanting to build a project car.


Car is located in Trafalgar, about one and a half hour East of Melbourne, straight down the Monash/Princes freeway.

Asking price, $3,300. No roadworthy certificate.


Please call Hayden on 04 1854 0421. Happy to answer any question.

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A-spec VR4 189.3awkw @ 6700RPM
1959 Austin Healey Sprite


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Wow. Looks like you have done a great job with this.

Definately a great buy at the price.

Good luck with the sale.

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Thanks Grant. :) I was wondering if you'd spot it! I'd be really happy to see it go to someone who can put in that last little bit of time to get it on the road, it's just such a clean and straight example of a VR4.

A-spec VR4 189.3awkw @ 6700RPM
1959 Austin Healey Sprite


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neat example here.. wish the wife would let me get another toy..but, I'm having trouble being able to keep the galant i already have.

good luck with the sale.

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Bump. Still for sale.

 

And I've learnt a valuable lesson... Gumtree.com might be a good place to sell second hand furniture, but for cheap cars it's a waste of F#$%ing time. I lost count of the time wasters and people calling from interstate asking "what's the lowest you'd go?"  :angry:


A-spec VR4 189.3awkw @ 6700RPM
1959 Austin Healey Sprite


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Is this still fs?

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Yeah still for sale.


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1959 Austin Healey Sprite


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Still for sale mate?


Regards,

Darcy.


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Fuck Darc the threads pretty old man :P



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Sorry, sold guys.


A-spec VR4 189.3awkw @ 6700RPM
1959 Austin Healey Sprite



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