1991 Mitsubishi Delica Diesel 4x4 Van
High Top Exceed L300 Delica. Fully restored.
An extremely clean and low-miles example of the reliable and fuel-efficient Delica. It has been impeccably maintained and legally imported into the US. Everything works, it runs strong with no rust. 153k miles. It just completed a major restoration with thousands spent (all receipts included).
If you don’t know about these vans they are amazing. Their reliability, robustness, simplicity, and parts availability make them great for longer expeditions and adventures. People literally take them around the world, for instance: (this isn’t mine but similar example): http://dinoevo.de/
It has 5 sunroofs!! The 4 in the back have motorized shades that you can operate from the front or the back. It is camperized from the factory with OEM curtains, and the seats can turn into a bed, which is only one of a dozen different seat configurations. Power windows, locks, steering, etc., OEM altitude meter and inclinometer, lots of fog lights and axillary lights, OEM bush bar, automatic transmission with overdrive, dual zone A/C controls for both front and rear. Seats 7 passengers. Two swiveling captain's chairs and full folding rear bench seat. Overall excellent condition for its age. LED interior so doesn’t draw lots of power. “Crystal lite roof” with power sunshades, alloys rims, Audio Stage sound system with extra rear speakers. It has a throttle lock knob that, by design, functions as cruise control. Aftermarket higher-end stereo head-unity with USB, remote control, and headphone Jack. Some the speakers are also high-end aftermarket.
This vehicle was legally imported into the United States. This is a RHD/JDM vehicle from Japan. It has all the proper importation documentation. I am happy to deliver anywhere in the US for a fee.
Full maintenance and restored. The restoration was intended to replace anything that could potentially be a problem in the future in order to make this thing be as maintenance free as possible for years to come. This included a new cylinder heads, glow plugs, fuel injectors, timing belts and tensioners, fuel pump seals replaced, fan clutch assembly. Winterized with block heater and auxiliary glow plug switch. (OEM parts used), new accessory belts, water. It has newish tires. 'Winter' model with dual battery.
Now that Delicas are getting a larger cult following over here there are many parts suppliers in North America.
No speed demon but can cruise on the highway at 70mph. It has lots of low-end grunt.
With the 4x4, 2-speed hi/low transfer-case, incredible approach/departure angles, limited slip differential, and large aggressive tires, these vans have pretty good off-road capability. However, they are also small and smooth enough to function perfectly as a daily driver.
Arguably this is the most reliable Delica of them all. The simple diesel engine is commonly used as a base for bio-diesel/veggie oil conversion. Has the venerable 4D56T 2.5L turbo diesel, which is very popular globally; it was the engine used in the Pajero, where it dominated the Dakar.
Being a diesel it gets great fuel economy. If you dive very slowly it gets near 30mpg, but more like 24mpg when you drive at regular speed.
Huge interior space (for instance, you can fit 4’x’8 plywood in the back). However, unlike a Mercedes Sprinter van, it has the footprint of a regular car and you can fit in most underground parking lots. Put the seats in the bed configuration and with the curtains it is also great for “urban stealth camping.” It is the ultimate road-trip van.
The only known problems are with a couple of the auto-shade covers. They don’t open or close automatically but they work manually. Apparently they have to be put back onto their tracks. Also, the thermometer/altimeter/tilteometer has some type of glitch where it periodically gives the wrong info.
Why buy a VW Syncro Vanagon for $50k when you can get this, and you don’t have to restore and re-engineer it make it reliable. As is, it will be infinitely more reliable and has much more readily available parts for a fraction of the price of a VW van.
$15850
High Top Exceed L300 Delica. Fully restored.
An extremely clean and low-miles example of the reliable and fuel-efficient Delica. It has been impeccably maintained and legally imported into the US. Everything works, it runs strong with no rust. 153k miles. It just completed a major restoration with thousands spent (all receipts included).
If you don’t know about these vans they are amazing. Their reliability, robustness, simplicity, and parts availability make them great for longer expeditions and adventures. People literally take them around the world, for instance: (this isn’t mine but similar example): http://dinoevo.de/
It has 5 sunroofs!! The 4 in the back have motorized shades that you can operate from the front or the back. It is camperized from the factory with OEM curtains, and the seats can turn into a bed, which is only one of a dozen different seat configurations. Power windows, locks, steering, etc., OEM altitude meter and inclinometer, lots of fog lights and axillary lights, OEM bush bar, automatic transmission with overdrive, dual zone A/C controls for both front and rear. Seats 7 passengers. Two swiveling captain's chairs and full folding rear bench seat. Overall excellent condition for its age. LED interior so doesn’t draw lots of power. “Crystal lite roof” with power sunshades, alloys rims, Audio Stage sound system with extra rear speakers. It has a throttle lock knob that, by design, functions as cruise control. Aftermarket higher-end stereo head-unity with USB, remote control, and headphone Jack. Some the speakers are also high-end aftermarket.
This vehicle was legally imported into the United States. This is a RHD/JDM vehicle from Japan. It has all the proper importation documentation. I am happy to deliver anywhere in the US for a fee.
Full maintenance and restored. The restoration was intended to replace anything that could potentially be a problem in the future in order to make this thing be as maintenance free as possible for years to come. This included a new cylinder heads, glow plugs, fuel injectors, timing belts and tensioners, fuel pump seals replaced, fan clutch assembly. Winterized with block heater and auxiliary glow plug switch. (OEM parts used), new accessory belts, water. It has newish tires. 'Winter' model with dual battery.
Now that Delicas are getting a larger cult following over here there are many parts suppliers in North America.
No speed demon but can cruise on the highway at 70mph. It has lots of low-end grunt.
With the 4x4, 2-speed hi/low transfer-case, incredible approach/departure angles, limited slip differential, and large aggressive tires, these vans have pretty good off-road capability. However, they are also small and smooth enough to function perfectly as a daily driver.
Arguably this is the most reliable Delica of them all. The simple diesel engine is commonly used as a base for bio-diesel/veggie oil conversion. Has the venerable 4D56T 2.5L turbo diesel, which is very popular globally; it was the engine used in the Pajero, where it dominated the Dakar.
Being a diesel it gets great fuel economy. If you dive very slowly it gets near 30mpg, but more like 24mpg when you drive at regular speed.
Huge interior space (for instance, you can fit 4’x’8 plywood in the back). However, unlike a Mercedes Sprinter van, it has the footprint of a regular car and you can fit in most underground parking lots. Put the seats in the bed configuration and with the curtains it is also great for “urban stealth camping.” It is the ultimate road-trip van.
The only known problems are with a couple of the auto-shade covers. They don’t open or close automatically but they work manually. Apparently they have to be put back onto their tracks. Also, the thermometer/altimeter/tilteometer has some type of glitch where it periodically gives the wrong info.
Why buy a VW Syncro Vanagon for $50k when you can get this, and you don’t have to restore and re-engineer it make it reliable. As is, it will be infinitely more reliable and has much more readily available parts for a fraction of the price of a VW van.
$15850
