1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Classic Car Ads: Mitsubishi
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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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1984 Cordia

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1986 Montero

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1987 Wagon

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1988 Sigma

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1988 Starion

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1989 Galant

1989 Mitsubishi Galant Ad
1989 Mitsubishi Galant Ad

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1989 Montero

1989 Mitsubishi Montero Ad
1989 Mitsubishi Montero Ad

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1990 Eclipse

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Ad
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Ad

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1991 3000GT

1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT Ad
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1996 Mirage

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1997 Eclipse

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1997 Galant

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