A 1980 Mitsubishi-built captive import Dodge Challenger has appeared on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Craigslist. Advertised as a one-owner, garage kept, car, it might be one of the finest examples left in the country.
Though badged as a Dodge, the car is actually a high-end Mitsubishi Galant Λ, an opulent personal coupe for the discerning urbanite. Finished in a timeless silver-black-red three-tone, it’s the perfect chariot in which to pull up to a Roppongi nightlife establishment smelling of Mandom.
Cabin-wise, the tricolor theme is repeated in a glorious plaid pattern on the door panels and upholstery. And what’s that in the center console? A proper 5-speed manual to get the most out of that torquey Astron 2.6.
According to the ad, it has 114,000 miles on the 5-digit odometer, it hasn’t been driven since 2010, and as is being sold “as is”. We appreciate the honesty, but since there’s no price listed it’s likely going to be a bidding situation. If you are so inclined, you can see the ad on Craigslist Harrisburg and give the owner a call. What’s it worth to you?
Thanks to Martin K. for the tip.
Very cool car. Mitsubishi sapporo in europe and asia:)
It was sold as a Sapporo here in the states under the Plymouth banner.
And the Dodge Challenger!
Naming it “Challenger,” when people remembered the original may have hurt it, but it was still a nice car, and honestly, it was no worse as a “Challenger” than were the ’75-’78, or the Omni-based, ’81-’87 “Chargers.”
I’m an idiot… In the time it took to get from the story to the comments, I blanked on that being a Chally…
{sigh}
It makes me wish I lived in the USA but sadly I live in a country where everything is overpriced as the prime minister here is corrupted and is pretty much taking everyone’s money as he is in quite a pickle
That doesn’t narrow your location down any… 🙂
Gorgeous! This is a rare case where I would think 14,000 miles not 114,000. It’s usually the other way around.
Awesome, hard to believe, all still original except black bumpers, like Scotty G said looks the other way around only when you look at the engine you see that it had a decent paint lately.
Kudos to the owner. mine is in the garage for 22 years waiting for a full restoration.
Bumpers look right to me…
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Dodge/1980_Dodge/1980%20Dodge%20Imports%20Brochure/index1.html
It’s right out of the brochure.
Thx for the link that’s new to me that there was black bumpers originally from the company, mostly they were chrome.
will post some pix from my brochure later on.
I’ve seen ONE in the past 5-ish years, so yeah, I can really appreciate this.
Mitsu made some cool cars – arguably better-looking than the Toyotas and Hondas of the time, though that admittedly COULD be because their rarity always made them stand out.
Man, what happened?