The Final Evo
It was a sad day for enthusiasts when Mitsubishi discontinued the Lancer Evolution, and it was even sadder when the automaker announced it would focus only on crossovers and more practical pursuits. The dream may still be alive, but the Japanese automaker hasn’t been making any announcements, at least not yet.
It’s been more than a decade since the last Lancer Evolution rolled off American showrooms, and prices for the rally-bred sedan have noticeably increased. Chalk it up to nostalgia, or the sheer collector value of these cars. In any case, here is a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition with only 722 miles on the clock.
One of 1,600
Bring a Trailer lists this 10th-generation Lancer Evolution on its website, and the current bid at the time of writing is $39,700. The car is tastefully modified and has a clean title. With so little mileage on the clock, this is essentially a brand-new vehicle that traveled through time and into the future, ready for a collector or owner who wants an Evo as fresh as this.
Numbered 949 out of 1,600, this Final Edition Evolution was part of a last batch of cars destined for the U.S. market back in the 2010s. What made the Evolution 10 different from its predecessors was the brand’s decision to ditch the legendary 4G63T in favor of the 4B11T. The engine is a 2.0-liter turbo that produces around 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, and it is mated to a five-speed manual transmission with Mitsubishi’s all-wheel drive system.
I’d say that this car’s lightly and tastefully modified with some choice parts. It has 18-inch XXR wheels in a decent spec, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Brembo brakes, a Manzo exhaust system, an AMS Performance front-mount intercooler, an AMS downpipe, a Tial blow-off valve, an aftermarket intake, an Eonon head unit, and a pair of Evo-X-sourced Recaro front seats in black.
History and Sale
The current bid is close to $40,000, which is about the same price the owner paid brand new. For now, it’s a rather fair price, because not only do you get a car that looks like it’s been preserved really well, but also that 722 miles on the clock is rare to see. The sticker of this car pins it at an MSRP of $39,195.
Giving this a CarFax check, the report states it is free of accidents but shows at least one open recall. On top of that, the 8944 lucky buyer of this time capsule will also receive all stock parts, including the 18-inch stock Enkei alloy wheels, stock front seats, stock head unit, and all other factory components from when the car was new.
If you’re a fan of Evos, check this one out. At the time of writing, the auction is still live, but you have less than three days before it heads to its new owner. There’s no telling how high this listing will go, but some estimates suggest it could reach as high as $70,000. Other generations of the Evo have gone for far more in the past, over the six-figure range.
