Mitsubishi Montero n/a (1987)
for sale
Price: US $2,250.00
Price: US $2,250.00
1987 Mitsubishi 3-door Montero Sport Utility BOX Body
*SUPER-RARE*
WOW!
You just NEVER see one of these (intact) for sale! They were mostly
crashed in off-road stunts.
Perfect
HUNTING/FISHING Vehicle! Off-road, Backwoods, Antiquing, or to the
Farmers Market! This is one of the most fun-to-drive, and convenient
to load/unload vehicles ever. This was my Sam's/Home Depot car and I
hate to give it up!
OK, it's got some issues that may keep you from jumping in and taking
right off, but then, #1 I wouldn't be SELLING IT!, and #2 I wouldn't
let it go for THIS PRICE!!
The
GOOD
: This 1987 has only about 173k miles, all original parts, 5
alloy super-sport wheels, removable back bench seat, 4WD, Warren
hubs, 5 decent tires, “Cherry-bomb” muffler (super-cool!), rain-rails (holds a multitude of racks - Thule, Yakima, etc.), West
Coast rear-view mirrors, fairly clean interior (mostly needs a good
vacuuming and some ArmorAll). This is the “short box”, 3 door
model. The rear seat folds flat, or it can also be removed entirely, making a lot of room in the back. Engine rebuilt at about 171k miles.
NO
SIGNIFICANT BODY DAMAGE. On very close-up inspection there could a
ding or 2. Never wrecked. Interior is in great shape. There's never
been anything nasty or rough inside. The interior and exterior are in
good shape, but not perfect. No big stains, holes, or gouges anywhere
on seats or door panels. It just needs vacuumed and spruced-up.
Averaged
18-25MPG.
The
BAD
: Very cracked windshield. You can SEE to drive, but its
probably not road-worthy in many states. A tree limb got it in a bad
ice storm. We've just used it on the range/off the roads. Front left
(driver's side) signal lens needs replaced (same ice storm). Exterior
needs a good cleaning (it has been under a carport for several years
and accumulated a bit of grime). Some side trim needs replaced. Not
tagged since 2004 (used off-road until about 2013).
The
UGLY
: Wiring needs attention (you can pick-up practically new
harnesses from the salvage yard where all those Monteros, described
in the opening of this listing were hauled after the teen driver went
a little too far into the “danger zone” to wow the riders!), some
hoses need replaced, needs front-end aligned. Some smoking after it
runs awhile. The bonnets were probably left off the engine when
re-built. A minor repair issue for someone who knows what they're
doing. Vehicle could use a general look-over.
The
DEAL
: This is a super-cool body, and NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE to find!
Its in SO much BETTER CONDITION than any old Ford, Chevy, Packard, Hudson, or Desoto found at the back of somebody's farm! I'm not crazy
about getting rid of it; I'd rather fix to drive again myself, but a
personal injury (not vehicle-related) makes my driving a standard
again very unlikely. So I have to face reality and let it go. If “The
BAD & UGLY” were fixed, these go for $5K-$7K. Especially, with
good interior, dash, etc. It's priced considering all the “BAD”
and “UGLY” parts, plus, you pay any tag back-fees (if any, as the
primary co-owner lives out of state). We will coordinate with any
transport service for pick-up. Or you could make a road trip on Route
66 in Oklahoma!
N.B.
(TAKE NOTE!):
There are lots of selections in areas of
“payment”, “shipping”, etc. in preparing this listing, so let
me state it clearly (which will override whatever default selection
may show-up under the tabs...)
#1
This vehicle is the responsibility of the winner to pick-up, or pay
to have picked-up. I do have someone who can deliver in the
continental US or Canada and will charge separately. He must have a
delivery address to give a quote. And, he must have a deposit to
haul.
#2
The winner must pay a $500 deposit within 24 hours of winning the
auction, which can be arranged through PayPal. The winner has
3-business days to pay the balance by PayPal or communicate CASH on pick-up. All PayPal funds must be cleared, before pick-up.
PS
Photos show fake sheepskin seatcovers, which are not included (you
wouldn't want them anyway!)
PPS
No kidding, this model is found in many junkyards because they were
the high-school-kids'-dream-off-road-wagon. Lots of crunched bodies
with good wiring harnesses, signal lights, engine parts, etc., etc.
So
there's usually a good source for any future needs.
Email any questions. Thanks for looking.
update: 2016-12-30
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1987 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | JA7FJ23E5HJ012450 | Mileage: | 173,000 |
Engine: | 4-cylinder | Make: | Mitsubishi |
Drive Type: | 4WD | Model: | Montero |
Trim: | n/a | Vehicle Title: | Clear |