Registration No: S980 AOO
Chassis No: JMAMJZ16AWY000310
MOT: February 2024

• A very rare, UK-supplied, 'facelifted' 3000 GT
• One private and two company owners from new
• A technological trail blazer with four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, electrically controlled suspension and active aero etc
• Twin turbocharged 3-litre 24-valve V6 engine allied to six-speed manual transmission
• Product of the same JDM 'arms race' that spawned the Honda NSX, Toyota Supra Turbo (A80) and Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

Part of the same Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) arms race that spawned the Honda NSX, Toyota Supra Turbo (A80) and Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo, the Mitsubishi GTO debuted in 1990. Derived from the Mitsubishi HSX concept car that had appeared at the previous year’s Tokyo Motor Show, the newcomer bristled with cutting edge technology much of which is still being employed in today’s supercars including four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, electronically controlled suspension, active aerodynamics and twin turbos. Styled by Masuru Suzuki, the 2+2-seater featured a distinctive ‘coke bottle’ silhouette and cossetting interior. Eager not to incur Ferrari’s wrath, Mitsubishi marketed its flagship sportscar as the ‘3000 GT’ in Europe. Cars destined for the UK were notably well specified with 3-litre 24-valve V6 twin-turbocharged engines, five-speed (later six-) manual transmissions, air-conditioning and leather upholstery. Subject to several facelifts, the svelte Coupe had exchanged its initial pop-up headlights for more efficient projector beam units, gained a revised dashboard and boasted more bhp / lbft courtesy of an improved MIVEC (variable valve timing) system by the time production ceased during 2000. An impressive and sure-footed performer, contemporary road tests found the 3000 GT capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and 155mph.

Finished in striking Passion Red with Black leather upholstery, chassis JMAMJZ16AWY000310 was supplied new via Matthams Mitsubishi of Chelmsford to R. Brooks Esq on 5^th December 1998 for the princely sum of £43,300 (the corresponding original order form and sales invoice remain on file). The proprietor of Brooklands Garage in Saffron Walden, Mr Brooks kept the 3000 GT until April 2023 when he sold it to H&H Classics Ltd. Sourced for us by a former Mitsubishi main agent, the 2+2-seater has been used for some 1,900 miles worth of tours and events but is now surplus to requirements. The accompanying service booklet contains no fewer than eleven stamps up to 28,026 miles. Treated to an oil and filter change and two new rear tyres during our tenure, ‘S980 AOO’ has proven utterly reliable. Having had just one private and two company owners from new, this extremely original 3000 GT must surely be among the best UK-supplied examples extant? An appreciating Youngtimer and perfect for Hagerty’s RADwood meeting, it is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original book pack, history file and MOT certificate valid until February 29^th 2024.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760