1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO VI RS450 Extreme

KEY FACTS

• A unique opportunity to own one of the rarest Lancer Evolutions ever built, understood to be one of only four RS450s produced, of which three now remain.
• Its Ralliart-prepared 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine produces around 438bhp and 412lb-ft of torque, delivered to all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
• The RS450 evolved from the already-advanced Evo VI RSII, removing the Anti-Yaw Control (AYC) and Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) in order to save weight and give the driver maximum control.
• An original UK-market car, first registered in March 2000, it has been with its current owner for the last 12 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Celebrating the Evo’s last true success in motorsport, the RS450 boasts a Ralliart-blueprinted engine with competition-spec crankshaft,connecting rods and forged pistons, as well as high-lift cams, competition head gasket and lightened valves.
• The car’s modifications include: an MHI-upgraded turbocharger, C-Tec 3-inch modular elbow and downpipe, Prospeed 3-inch stainless steel exhaust, Radtec high-capacity intercooler, Exedy twin-plate clutch, phosphor bronze gear linkage bush kit, KW Clubsport coilovers and adjustable front top mounts, and NR brake cooling ducts.
• It rides on Speedline Turini 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with Toyo R888R tyres. The original Work Meister wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres are also included in the sale.
• For extra security, the car is fitted with a Trafficmaster tracking system as well as a Cobra alarm and immobiliser.
• The car comes with the original owner’s handbook, document holder and toolkit as well as comprehensive paperwork detailing all work undertaken on the vehicle.

CONDITION

• The front splitter was damaged approximately six years ago and replaced with a new OEM part. The owner believes that the front bumper was previously resprayed.
• The paintwork is described as excellent and mostly original. A small chip to the nearside front is present, as well as a few other minor stone chips to the front bumper and bonnet.
• Overall, the original cloth interior is in excellent condition, with only modest signs of use and very light wear to some of the fabric.
• The only known faults are that the intercooler spray is non-functional, which the owner believes is due to a faulty switch. The owner also states that on very rare occasions, the starter motor will fail to engage.
• The most recent MOT test was in July 2021 at 61,753 miles, passing first time with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was most recently serviced in August 2020 at 61,060 miles by Indigo-GT Automotive where it received replacement engine oil and filter, transmission fluid, brake fluid, differential fluid, engine coolant, timing belt, spark plugs and rear suspension bushes.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced in September 2019 at 60,554 miles, and in September 2018 at 59,538 miles, also by Indigo-GT Automotive.
• The owner states that comprehensive documentation of work undertaken on the car is included in the sale.

SUMMARY

Presenting an exceptionally rare and exciting opportunity for collectors and motorsport enthusiasts alike, this well-presented and sought-after Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI RS450 Extreme is the only example with the body and wheels all finished in Scotia White. Boasting a comprehensive maintenance record and modifications that remain discreet, this RS450 brings rally car capability to the road, offering a truly exhilarating driving experience.

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