Fast wagons are somewhat rare here in the United States but in other markets, they’re far more common. This 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 Type-S 4WD came from the land of the rising sun and it’s only recently legal here in the USA. Now, it’s available at auction to the highest bidder.
The Legnum VR-4 was actually built by the performance division of Mitsubishi, Ralliart. It comes with a twin-turbocharged 24-valve 2.5-liter V6 that makes 276 hp (205 kW) and 268 lb-ft (362 Nm) of torque. That power is then sent to all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
This example, the Type S, also benefits from a few special touches that are unique to the trim. They include larger fender flares, an illuminated gauge cluster, and importantly, active yaw control (AYC). In essence, AYC is a sort of computer-controlled limited-slip differential. This might be a wagon but it’s full of performance-focused technology.
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The cabin features cloth upholstery, real wood trim, a Nardi Torino steering wheel, automatic climate control, and a cargo cover. Service history documents come with the vehicle along with the original tool kit for changing a tire.
The seller states that it also had the accessory belts, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, engine mounts, and clutch all replaced. That’s a long list of vital parts that the new owner won’t have to worry about. As it sits, this Legnum has about 123,800 miles (199,100 km) on the odometer and only needs a few fixes.
As is expected for a car of this age and mileage, there are a number of scratches and paint chips that need attention. The seller also notes glue residue on the dash near the climate vents and that the shift knob shows heavy wear. Those seem like small issues for such a rare and fun practical people mover. As of this writing, it sits at just $9,000 on Cars & Bids with one day left into the auction. If it goes for less than $10,000, we might consider this a serious steal.
