coltboostin Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Never thought we'd actually be talking about a barn find DSMs in Ohio with how fast they rust out, but on the first trip to my new house I was going down a road I have never been down before, and saw a Galant in a field. I said to my buddy "man, that looked like a Vr-4, lets turn around and check it out". Long story short, that was the first day it saw light in 13 years!!! No joke. Ended up tracking down the owner, and he said he parked it when he moved his business years and never had to time to come back for it. The property was old, and everyone was getting the boot so that the only reason it was outside, that day. He was just going to tow it to another property of his and let it sit! what are the chances... Initially he did not want to sell due to sentimental value. Last week he called me and said come and get it. he would rather I have ti than try to sell it to someone that didn’t know what they were looking at and didn’t appreciate it. Wow! Not sure what will come of this but we will see.... http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160831_172140210_HDR.jpg http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160831_172030076.jpg http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160831_172639770_HDR.jpg http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160831_172203367_HDR.jpg I will keep the updated coming while I have them. Initial inspection is rust in odd spots from sitting (luckily on an old concrete floor) but body is pretty clean. Interior I think will clean up to 9.5/10. She is BONE stock. All accessories work with a jump box, so that bodes well for the wiring. It will not crank though, but I hear things happening LOL. Motor turns smooth by hand. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelliK Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Omg so jealous , always wanted one of those. Can't wait to see what comes of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Post pics when cleaned up! Looks like a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 I've always loved these cars. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Cool...make sure you post a video starting the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks guys. I am excited to see what comes of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 I would kill for one of these, freaking awesome score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 How many miles on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Its no baby, 130k and it was last registered in 2001. He enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 A buddy of mine has a couple of these, they are awesome cars. They are sleepers for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 :fuckyeah: congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoticGaming Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Freakn awesome find!!! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Save me from googling... what makes these desirable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Save me from googling... what makes these desirable? Awd turbo manual in a small grocery getter. Super sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Save me from googling... what makes these desirable? I think they're like 280hp in stock form, right? I'd love to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Awd turbo manual in a small grocery getter. Super sleeper Sedan, it's a baby Evo and pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 280? Try 190-195 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 280? Try 190-195 ... This. You can hop them up pretty easily for little to no money. I remember all the free and low buck mods we use to do to dsm's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 AWESOME FIND, JP!!!! Definitely document the shit out of it, a-la Tavarish...I wouldn't be surprised if you did a good job you could get some $$$ from YouTube. That's a one-of-a-kind find these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 280? Try 190-195 ... Same car? http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mitsubishi-galant-vr-4-1997.html#aeng_mitsubishi-galant-vr-4-1997-25-v6-biturbo http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/mitsubishi/galant_8gen/galant_8_sedan_vr4/1999.html http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1998/2000495/mitsubishi_galant_vr-4_type-v_invecs-ii_automatic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Same car? http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mitsubishi-galant-vr-4-1997.html#aeng_mitsubishi-galant-vr-4-1997-25-v6-biturbo http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/mitsubishi/galant_8gen/galant_8_sedan_vr4/1999.html http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1998/2000495/mitsubishi_galant_vr-4_type-v_invecs-ii_automatic.html No the V6 version never made it to America. These were only in the US for 2 (I think) years, both super limited production runs. basically a DSM AWD turbo platform with many :impovements" . Better trans grearing, more aggresive tune, All Wheel Steering....ect. nurkvinny- the tag on the dash says it all, they one made 2000 that year, and its even numebred fro authenticity (1977 of 2000). Thanks all. My buddy confirmed the car was already gone when he drove by after I told him about it. So it was outside, on that street I had never been on, for a total of 8 hours that DAY after being in a barn for 13 years!! Nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 There's one of these sitting across Thompson park on McCoy in UA. It's been on that driveway for at least five years. Last I check there was no interior but the body was clean no rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 No the V6 version never made it to America. These were only in the US for 2 (I think) years, both super limited production runs. basically a DSM AWD turbo platform with many :impovements" . Better trans grearing, more aggresive tune, All Wheel Steering....ect. nurkvinny- the tag on the dash says it all, they one made 2000 that year, and its even numebred fro authenticity (1977 of 2000). Thanks all. My buddy confirmed the car was already gone when he drove by after I told him about it. So it was outside, on that street I had never been on, for a total of 8 hours that DAY after being in a barn for 13 years!! Nuts. So it's sold? You didn't buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 There's one of these sitting across Thompson park on McCoy in UA. It's been on that driveway for at least five years. Last I check there was no interior but the body was clean no rust. I'm right down the street. It's got part of it's rear bumper missing now; definitely not babied. The garage is open and lit many summer nights...definitely a wrenching household. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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