This odd Mitsubishi droptop has an asking price of just over $20,000 in the Philippines
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- The Eclipse is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 that delivered 210 hp back in the day.
- Found at the rear are a set of four central tailpipes just like a C7 Corvette.
Long before Mitsubishi decided to focus exclusively on building SUVs and cheap hatches, it had a history of selling some pretty exciting cars. The Eclipse was one of them and this one example is in need of a new home. However, it’s unlike any other Eclipse out there, and it seems to have taken some serious inspiration from the Chevy Corvette.
This is a 2004 model, which means it’s a third-generation Eclipse, arguably the least appealing iteration of the coupe series that launched in 1989. Fortunately, all of the highly questionable bodywork has been replaced with new aftermarket panels. Without looking under the hood and inside the cabin, you’d be hard-pressed to know this is actually a Mitsubishi.
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A new nose has been installed, complete with a sharp bumper that sports massive air intakes, as well as a pair of pointed headlights. The car also rocks new quarter panels with flared arches, helping to accommodate a new set of wheels. While the front looks a little bit like a ‘Vette, it’s at the rear where the Chevy inspiration is most obvious.
The taillights, bumper, diffuser, and four centrally-mounted tailpipes all mimic the C7 Corvette However, whereas the real thing still looks excellent, this replica looks kinda sad, primarily because of the angle of the droopy taillights.
A look under the hood reveals this Eclipse has the 3.0-liter naturally-aspirated V6 rather than the 2.4-liter four-cylinder that was also offered back in the day. This engine delivered up to 210 hp and drives the front wheels. The Facebook Marketplace listing for the Mitsubishi doesn’t mention what modifications have been done, but we can see there’s a new air intake and a strut tower brace. The cabin is mostly standard Eclipse, although it has been updated with a new double-din screen.
Unfortunately for US buyers that may be interested in this wacky Eclipse, it’s located in the Philippines, where it has an asking price of 1.2 million Philippine Pesos, or roughly $20,700 at current exchange rates.
If you’re curious (or just need to see it to believe it), you can check out the listing here.
