2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Wagon GT

Highlights

• One of approximately 300 manual Evo IX Wagons believed to have been produced in black
• Just one former registered keeper
• Dry stored and used only during summer months throughout current ownership
• History file including Mitsubishi manual and service booklet with stamps and stickers
• Annual servicing maintained throughout current ownership
• Advisory-free MOT to June 2027

The Appeal

Ever seen one of these before? We'll wager even some of the most committed Mitsubishi Evo fans will never have come across this JDM-spec variant of the beloved Evo IX. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Wagon GT (to give it its full and very long name) is among the rarest performance estates ever produced, pairing the legendary MIVEC 4G63 engine and six-speed manual gearbox with estate practicality.
According to EVO magazine:
"The six-speed manual has deliciously short throws and is ideally matched to the engine's torque curve. So how fast is the Evo Wagon? Around Japan's most popular race track, the 2.1km-long Tsukuba Circuit near Tokyo, it clocked an impressive 1min 7sec, a mere one second off the pace of its booted brother."

This example was imported from Japan in 2020 with under 50,000 miles recorded and has since been dry stored and used exclusively during the summer months, averaging fewer than 1,000 miles per year. Upon arrival in the UK, Evo specialists CPP Motor Developments carried out a thorough inspection and service, including fluids, belts, and other items. Annual servicing has been maintained each year since, with receipts available. A considered selection of modifications from Monster Sport, Tein and others complement the car's performance. It comes with the Mitsubishi manual and service booklet, and the original factory speedometer is included alongside the showroom-fitted Ralliart unit.
The vendor adds:
"The Evo Wagon GT is the closest variant to its Evolution IX sedan sibling due to being fitted with the same engine that debuted in the Evo IX saloon, complete with its sophisticated MIVEC variable valve timing and accompanying TD05-16G-10.5 turbo. It also features an Active Centre Differential (ACD) with three-way Tarmac/Gravel/Snow control. The desirable rear 1.5-way mechanical LSD found on the RS sedans was fitted as standard, and the front 1-way helical LSD found on the JDM GSR sedans was also fitted. Further dealer options could be fitted; in this case, the owner in Japan chose the Ralliart S3 Speedometer, which increases the rev range to 10k and the top speed to 300 km/h."

Key Information

• Mileage: 90,100 km (~55,000 miles) indicated; the odometer has been replaced with a Ralliart S3 speedometer fitted at the showroom in Japan, and the original factory speedometer is included with the car
• Country of registration: Japan (imported to the UK in 2020, now registered on UK plates)
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 25th June 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre transverse-mounted inline four-cylinder (MIVEC 4G63), six-speed manual
• Paperwork: Mitsubishi manual and service booklet with stamps and stickers; receipts from CPP Motor Developments available

Service history:

UK Import, Service & Maintenance History

• 15/03/2026 – Annual Service
  • Completed routine annual service
• 09/04/2025 – Annual Service
  • Completed routine annual service
• 29/04/2024 – Annual Service
  • Replaced all transmission oils with filters and carried out annual service
• 11/04/2023 (86,137 miles) – CPP Motor Developments (£306.36)
  • Diagnosed transmission noise and fitted customer-supplied replacement transfer box (sourced from a 45k-mile car and cost £1.5k)
  • Replaced transmission and ACD fluids and bled the ACD system
• 22/11/2022 – Annual Service & Upgrades
  • Replaced all transmission oils and filters
  • Fitted new Godspeed G Hook front and rear brake discs with Kevlar pads
  • Fitted new battery and tyres
• 12/07/2022 – TYRZ Macclesfield (£80.00)
  • Completed front and rear wheel alignment
• 11/07/2022 – Thompsons of Macclesfield Ltd (£69.99)
  • Supplied Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470 CCA battery
• 30/12/2021 – Godspeed Brakes (£354.95)
  • Purchased front and rear Godspeed "G Hook" brake discs and Kevlar brake pads
• 12/11/2021 (80,378 miles) – CPP Motor Developments (£432.44)
  • Major service and inspection upon UK arrival
  • Replaced all transmission oils along with filters
  • Completed ACD system bleed
  • Supplied and fitted new camshaft belt kit and balance shaft belt
  • Underside condition noted as remarkable
• 24/10/2021 – Ross Sport Europe Ltd
  • Purchased Torque Solution "Super Stubby 2" billet antenna and JDM battery terminal set

Japanese Service History

• 24/06/2014 – Fukui Mitsubishi Motors Sales (Fukui Bunkyo Branch)
  • Completed periodic inspection
• 14/06/2012 (59,797 km) – Towa Motors Co., Ltd., Fukui
  • Completed 12-month periodic inspection
  • Replaced engine oil (4.0L), oil filter, front wiper rubbers (x2), and rear wiper rubber
• 21/06/2008 – Towa Motors Co., Ltd., Fukui
  • Completed 12-month annual periodic inspection
• 25/08/2006 (13,779 km) – Fukui Mitsubishi Motors Sales (Fukui Bunkyo Branch)
  • Completed 6-month free inspection

The Detail

• Inspection and servicing carried out on UK arrival by Evo specialists CPP Motor Developments, including fluids, belts and other items
• Annual servicing maintained each year during current ownership despite low usage
• The vendor describes the chassis as very clean, with the underside left bare to show its condition
• Light stone chips on the front bumper and a few light scratches noted by the vendor
• Brake callipers need repainting, per the vendor
• The vendor states the interior is in very good condition
• Evo IX RS LSD differential fitted as standard
• Brembo callipers fitted
• Godspeed G hook disc brakes and pads fitted
• Tein adjustable damping suspension fitted
• Monster Sport Titanium exhaust system fitted
• Monster Sport carbon fibre power filter intake fitted
• Monster Sport intercooler pipe kit fitted
• Monster Sport carbon fibre spark plug cover fitted
• Monster Sport Titanium manifold heat shield fitted
• Defi boost controller fitted
• M2 downpipe fitted
• Ram air filter fitted
• Enkei Hyper Grams alloy wheels (17 x 9.0) with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres (295/40)
• Genuine Ralliart S3 300KM speedometer fitted at the showroom in Japan, complete with Ralliart box and manual
• Early 2000s JDM satellite navigation system fitted
• Original factory speedometer included with the car

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