That is the Mitsubishi Pajero Junior Flying Pug and chances are high, you’ve by no means even heard of it.

Mitsubishi solely ever offered the Flying Pug in Japan, primarily based across the compact two-door Pajero Junior. It’s stated that the Japanese automaker was impressed to construct the intriguing off-roader following an increase within the recognition of previous British vehicles throughout the nation within the Nineteen Nineties. The result’s a Mitsubishi Pajero that appears prefer it might have come out of an MG manufacturing facility.

Unique plans referred to as for 1,000 items of the Pajero Junior Flying Pug to be produced however simply 139 items are thought to have been manufactured. One among them is up on the market in Oldsmar, Florida.

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This specific 1997 Pajero Junior Flying Pug has been listed on Fb Market with an asking value of $11,800. It has been pushed 147,000 miles (~236,000 km) since new and was solely imported into the US in December 2022.

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Regardless of the automotive’s age and the truth that it has been pushed rather a lot during the last 25 years, it seems to have been well-maintained and is in good situation. The outside is clad primarily in a darkish shade of burgundy whereas the wheel arches and rocker panels are painted black. The large chrome entrance grille is surely probably the most putting aspect of the automobile’s design however the entrance and rear chrome bumpers additionally catch the attention.

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The inside is comparatively primary however a earlier proprietor has fitted a brand new touchscreen head unit. Loads of picket accents are additionally discovered throughout the dashboard and across the shifter.

Powering this pint-sized off-roader is a 1,094 cc four-cylinder engine that produced 79 hp again within the day. It additionally incorporates a 3-speed automated transmission and four-wheel drive.