Description
OVERVIEW
• We are pleased to offer for sale this Japanese classic – a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen. It’s in excellent condition and benefitting from a significant restorative maintenance programme carried out in 2015/ 16.
• Under the bonnet sits the turbocharged 2. 0-litre ‘4G63’ inline-four, producing around 276bhp and driving all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• The odometer shows 27, 360 miles, however this being a Japanese import, the mileage is not warranted.
• This car was first registered on Japan in February 2000 and imported into the UK in December 2007. It’s had five owners in the UK.
• The last two owners have had the car in professional storage, and driven it very sparingly, having covered fewer than 1, 000 miles since the restoration.
• The appropriate E20 TME registration is included in the sale.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
• First produced in 1999, the Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition commemorated the Finnish rally driver’s fourth consecutive WRC Drivers Championship win. The limited-production model features a number of factory upgrades including a redesigned bodykit, upgraded dampers with 10mm lower suspension, a helical front limited-slip differential, a faster-spooling titanium turbocharger, a front strut brace, and an upgraded exhaust system
• This example is finished in the model’s iconic hue of Passion Red with black, white & Silver Ralliart side stripes and Red & White decals, over a black synthetic suede and red cloth-trimmed interior, featuring Recaro front sports seats with embroidered white “T. Makinen Edition” lettering on the backrests.
• It rides on the correct set of 17-inch Enkei Ralliart multi-spoke alloy wheels finished in gloss white, framing red Brembo calipers and shod in Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.
• The factory specification includes red Ralliart mudflaps, automatic climate control, a digital clock, electrically adjustable folding door mirrors, electric windows, and a black leather-trimmed gear knob and gaiter with contrasting red stitching.
• The car is accompanied by all the original Japanese service & owner’s manuals, all the security and stereo system documents, two sets of keys, an extensive record of the restoration work and documentation of its MOT test history.
CONDITION
• The Passion Red paintwork is in excellent condition as evidenced by the high-resolution photographs, Inside, the cabin is presented in excellent order.
• The owner is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults other than the air-conditioning is currently not working. There are no warning lights showing on the dashboard, and the car starts, runs and drives as it should.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 29 May August 2024 at 27, 347 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.
SERVICE HISTORY
• Last serviced 29. 5. 24 at 27, 347 miles and previously 30. 5. 22 at 27, 323 miles.
• Previous to this, the most significant work was carried out December 2015 to April 2016 by main-dealer specialist BS Marston Limited at 26, 702 miles. This consisted of a full engine service, including all new belts and tensioners, new engine oil and filters, spark plugs, a new OE water pump, all hoses including intercooler hoses, coolant flush and new drivetrain fluids, as well as a replacement OE Tommi Muäkinen Edition-specification flywheel, clutch, slave cylinder, refurbished calipers with new Brembo brake discs, pads, new Michelin sport tyres, and new battery .
• At the same time all suspension components were removed, steering arms, exhaust system, cleaned and re-painted. The underbody was cleaned and treated under body with Wax oil treatment.
• Bodywork was fully detailed at a cost of over £2000. It was noted that the vehicle has never received any paint work and is standing in its original paint.
• Bills of recommissioning adding up to over £12, 500.
• Other maintenance in the UK includes new belts fitted in 2009
• The Japanese service history is available, showing regular maintenance 2000 - 2007
SUMMARY
This Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition is a highly desirable limited-production rally-derived Japanese classic offered in impressive, largely original condition. Used sparingly over the past decade with professional storage and dry summer use only, and kept well maintained and in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
