Overview

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX sits right in the sweet spot of the Evolution lineage. Built during the peak of Mitsubishi’s rally success, the Evo IX refined the already legendary formula of turbocharged performance and sophisticated all wheel drive grip. With its aggressive styling, razor sharp handling and huge tuning potential, the Evo IX remains one of the most respected Japanese performance cars ever produced.

This 2005 example appears at auction finished in silver with a dark interior and shows 190,900 km. The inspectors have graded the car 3.5 overall, with a D grade exterior and E grade interior, which clearly reflects a vehicle that has seen extensive use over the years. The auction sheet also notes several aftermarket parts including wheels and an exhaust system, suggesting this car has likely been enthusiast owned and modified during its life.

Despite the high mileage and cosmetic wear noted, the Evo IX platform continues to be extremely desirable worldwide and even rougher examples are increasingly difficult to find.

Vehicle Details

Chassis number

• CT9A-0402483

Mileage

• 190,900 km
• 118,620 miles

Engine

• 2.0 litre turbocharged four cylinder

Transmission

• Manual

Drivetrain

• All wheel drive

Registration

• April 2005

Equipment and Features

• Power steering
• Power windows
• Air conditioning
• ABS braking system
• 17 inch alloy wheels
• Aftermarket exhaust system
• Various aftermarket parts fitted to the vehicle

Condition Overview

The auction grading and diagram indicate this car has significant cosmetic wear. Multiple body panels show scratches and imperfections with some larger paint issues and dents recorded on the inspection chart.

Interior condition is heavily worn with damage and ageing noted throughout.

Inspector Notes

• Exterior paint fading
• Interior odour and dirt
• Interior trim damage
• Seats heavily worn and sagging
• Dashboard distortion and lifting
• Steering wheel grip deterioration
• Gear shifter misalignment
• Headliner sagging
• The inspection diagram also highlights several dents, scratches and paint issues across multiple panels, which would require bodywork if the buyer is looking to restore the vehicle cosmetically

Autoselecta Price Guide

Despite the condition and mileage, the Evo IX platform remains extremely desirable and values continue to climb as clean examples become harder to find. Based on previous auction results and current market demand for the Evolution IX, we would estimate this car could achieve somewhere between £15,000 and £17,500 depending on bidding activity and buyer appetite on the day. Even cars requiring cosmetic work continue to attract strong interest due to the reputation of the Evo IX as one of the most engaging rally-bred performance cars ever produced.

Summary

While clearly a tired example cosmetically, the Evo IX remains one of the most sought after rally derived performance cars ever built. For the right buyer this could represent a project car, track build or restoration opportunity based on the desirable Evo IX platform.