Lemon Meringue: 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

It is Pi-day today, time to enjoy a slice of lemon meringue. Tipper SecondMouse sent in the following car with some commments: Back in the day, this car, which Road and Track called "...too far ahead of its time.", was forced to stand in the shade of the Toyota Supra. The Mitsu 3000 was a technological tour de force for it's time, perhaps too much so for buyers in that era. If you have priced a running 90's- era Supra lately, you might be thinking that a car like this VR4 is a buy at this price point. You might be right, banana yellow and all. Find this 1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 offered for $7900 in Houston, TX via craigslist.

Buy American: 1991 Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo

The Dodge Stealth was a badge engineered version of the Mitsubishi 3000GT -- imported into the USA around the same time as the Diamond Star Motors imports (Eclipse/Talon/Laser) but the Stealth and 3000GT were both built in Japan.  The only difference between the Mitsu and Dodge version were cosmetic, and personally, I like the looks of the Stealth in Twin Turbo form because of the zany mid-stop rear window wing on the Stealth...but I've been known to enjoy odd cars.  Find this 1991 Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo offered for $8,000 in Cecil, OH via craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

White Whale: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

Somebody wiser than me once said: The odometer on this car is like the birth year of my last girlfriend...I know it was pushed back, but I just don't know how far.  Today's next car probably isn't the victim of odometer fraud, but it sure looks nice for a 25 year old Mitsubishi.  Find this 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 offered for $9,700 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Twin Turbo Style: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

The Toyota Supra and Acrua NSX have become sought after collectibles, but they left behind the awesome 3000GT VR4 and the Nissan 300Z -- what is the deal?  If a 3000GT had been featured in the first Fast and Furious movie, would they be worth mint today?  Who knows, but I'll take my Japanese cars cheap and ready to be driven hard. Find this 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 offered for $4,000 in West Orange, NJ via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Red Sun Rise: 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 was a 4-wheel-drive supercoupe that (when new) competed with the likes of Toyota's Supra, Porsche's 911 993, and Acura NSX.  It was a triumph of technology over temerity in 1994, but 20 years later the Supra/911/NSX have appreciated into the climate controlled garages of the elite, while the 3000GTs are still roaming pool hall parking lots looking for a good time.  Find this 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 offered for $13,900 in Fremont, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Twin Turbo, AWD, 5-spd: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

Hope all readers are enjoying your Sunday -- perhaps a lazy afternoon in the garage, or a day jam packed full of sitting on the couch and preparing for Monday.  Whatever you do, I hope it involves a few minutes of staring at this nicely preserved piece of classic Japanese rolling art.  Find this 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 bidding here on eBay for $8,100 reserve-not-met with less than one day to go, located in Lincoln, NE.

5k: Canted Angles Sell Cars: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, VR4 swap

It's well known that angular shots add movement and excitement to the subject being photographed. Too many canted (or Dutch) angles on a horizontal subject like a car become like KFC's departed Double Down sandwich: too much of a good thing that just becomes nauseating. Perhaps this Eclipse's seller wants to convey the awesomeness of his ride, and angled shots are cheaper than staging exploding tanker trucks behind it. Or, it's to show that driving a twin-turbo V6 swapped all-wheel-drive Eclipse will forever alter the driver's orientation of reality. Either way, the effect is strangely hypnotic... maybe the technique works after all. Find this 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with VR4 swap in Tampa, FL for $5,500 via craigslist.

I mean, I literally can't stay awake because of how boring this picture is.

5k: VR4eva: 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4

Rally-inspired technology was as much of a buzzword in the '80s and '90s as Nurburgring-developed suspension is today. Yet the principle is the same. Who among us doesn't want to play racecar in a family sedan? Ergo, the latest Porsche Panamera and the white wonder you're looking at today are only differentiated by their price tag. Yep, that's the only difference. Find this 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 offered for $4,995 in Milwaukie, OR via Craigslist.

5k: Ultra-DSM: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 was a monster of a Japanese sports tourer when first released in 1991 with its 300 horsepower twin turbo V6 mated to all four wheels.  It may have been a bit porky on the scales (3800 lbs) and complex, but it is destined to be a future collectible...umm...just not today...today it is really cheap.  Find this 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 offered for $7,000 in Fort Calhoun, NE via craigslist.  Tip from Andy L.