We never got the Mitsubishi Chariot in the US with its Japan market name (or its turbocharged four), but we did get no fewer than three derivatives, due to the often-strange alliance between Chrysler and Mitsu. Today’s feature car is the rarely-seen Plymouth Colt Vista version, one of at least two vehicles which shared a name across Plymouth and Dodge (remember the Neon?).
Overall, this car seems to be in very good shape, considering its thirty-ish years and 214K miles. Aside from its Plymouthness of the subject vehicle, here’s the next-best part of this ad:
“one specialist Vista mechanic since 1987”
There are specialist Vista mechanics?!
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Sequim, WA, USA
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Low-angle front shot shows the mean looks of this beast.
Rear end is, well, flat.
Here’s the money shot, with the five-speed manual’s shifter visible. Interior appears to be in pretty good condition for its age, but what’s under the Pep Boy’s covers?
Rear interior looks great – was this one NOT a family hauler??
Here’s the cargo area – there’s a decent amount of room back there. Even with the seats in place, it’s obvious that one can haul several Chilton’s manuals. Also, it appears that the owner has removed numerous bumper stickers removed. When I saw only one or two, I thought the ad might be a scam – the car couldn’t possibly be in the Pacific Northwest with only one or two decals.
Here’s the 2.0-liter four cylinder powerhouse, which made 88 horsepower when new.
Ad text:
Collectible Plymouth Colt Vista wagon is also a fantastic work and family vehicle. This is a third owner vehicle from 1985 with meticulous maintenance records and one specialist Vista mechanic since 1987. Mechanic is local and can provide continued care as needed. Front tires are new. Dash has been covered with velour pads since 1987 or earlier. Kept garaged until 2012. Upholstery and carpet in very good condition for age. No broken or cracked glass, only body damage is a fine crack in the front bumper skirt on the passenger side, and some scrapes on the rear roof edge behind the roof rack from a bad loading job. Otherwise minimal wear and tear only. Great everyday driver. Only operation issue is occasional vapor lock in very hot weather, makes it slow to start when hot, but it does start.
Includes Chilton’s Repair manual and Thule 1060 cargo racks. Racks need to be rekeyed to lock them on – we don’t have keys for the racks.
Located on the Olympic Peninsula, WA, with easy access to Seattle, Portland, Victoria, Vancouver and I-5 corridor.