My THIRD Generation Galant Turbo Coupe
Hey guys,
Well a couple weeks ago I came across this beasty for sale so I had to get it. It's a 1980 Mitsubishi Eterna GSR Turbo, which is a jap import A164A model. It's commonly badged as a Sapporo or a Galant Lambda in most markets.
This car was the first model to get the 4G63 engine, along with the rest of the Starion's running gear such as close-ratio 5 speed gearbox, independant rear suspension, four wheel ventilated disc brakes etc. It has other cool features such as all electric pillarless windows, electric fender mounted mirrors and an alarm clock (as useless as that is).
What makes this thing even more special is that there has only been one previous owner before me - a couple in their 60s who found it too 'low' to get in and out of. It's only done 128,000kms (80,000 miles) and has been garaged most of its life and it shows.
Anyway here are some pics:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...a/eterna10.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...a/eterna11.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...na/eterna9.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...na/eterna5.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...a/eterna13.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...na/eterna7.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...na/eterna8.jpg
My plans are to get it running a bit faster with a E39A VR-4 TD05 turbo and intercooler, BOV and up the boost a bit - then I will sort out the suspension with some stiffer lowering springs and some new shocks and find a set of period wheels which suit the 80s era.
Lemme know what you guys think