Classic Car Ads: Mitsubishi

When the Mitsubishi Tredia and Cordia compact coupe and sedan came online in the mid Eighties, they were among the first affordable turbocharged cars. Before that there were Saab and Volvo turbos, as well as Mercedes diesels, but those cars were pricey. Sure, there was the Pontiac Sunbird—and a few Buick Skyhawks—fitted with turbocharged engines, but those cars were so failure prone I hesitate to mention them.

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As for the Mitsubishis, they are noteworthy as they represented a complete lineup of high-tech and noteworthy vehicles that no one seems to remember. Today, Mitsubishi’s U.S. lineup is comprised of three small crossovers and a 3-cylinder subcompact that is sold entirely on price, but that hasn’t always been the case.

Among the cool rides once retailed by the Japanese maker in the states are the Eclipse sports coupe, the 3000GT sports car, the Sigma luxury sedan, and the beefy Montero body-on-frame SUV. Mitsubishi also sold pickups in the U.S. off and on, and don’t forget about that boxy Japanese-market van that was briefly imported.

The current-generation Outlander is, by all accounts, a fine crossover, but it lacks any of the charm and daring Mitsubishi was once known for. Here we celebrate the brand back when its lineup was packed with fun and exciting rides. How many of these vehicles do you remember? Drop us a line and let us know. The place to leave comments is down below.

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