Galant VR4s are still value, while interest in special people-movers is on the rise.
Mitsubishi FTO/Galant/Legnum/Delica – 2018 Market review
The number of Legnum wagons popping up in school drop-off zones suggests that these punchy imports are finding buyers outside of the ‘enthusiast’ market.
Some will cost more than $12,000 but good examples exist in the $8000-10,000 bracket.
Similar interest is being driven by the cute and practical FTO. These often appeal to younger folk with under $5000 to spend on something with more verve than a Polo or Hyundai.
If you need to move a bunch of people in decent comfort while keeping costs down.
$8000 will buy an older 2.8-litre Delica, but spend $15-20,000 if you can on the later 2.4-litre petrol model.
FTO 1994-99 $4655 [27]
Galant VR4 1989-93 $10,165 [5]
Galant VR4 1996-01 $7495 [5]
Legnum VR4 1996-01 $7080 [23]
Delica 1996-04 $9310 [30]
Delica 2005-08 $19,355 [19]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2018 Japanese Classic Car Value Guide.
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