MIAS 2014: Diecast 1:1

Went to Manila International Auto Show this weekend and saw a lot of cars that are part of my diecast collection. ;)

Warning: Picture heavy!!!

Photos courtesy of TiNiOgraphy Series 2014 (tm)

Mini Coopers

 

Mitsubishi Triton L200

The Mitsubishi Triton is a compact pickup truck produced by Mitsubishi Motors. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Forte in Japan from 1978 to 1986, when the name was discontinued in favour of the Strada. In the United States two captive imports of the Forte were sold by the Chrysler Corporation from 1979, as the Dodge Ram 50 and Plymouth Arrow Truck. Mitsubishi itself imported it as the Mighty Max when it began selling directly in the U.S. from 1982, at which point the Plymouth ceased to be available. For most export markets the name L200 is used,^[3][4][5] though it also been known as the Rodeo,^[6] Colt Bakkie,^[7] Storm, Magnum, and others.

The fourth generation Triton, built in Mitsubishi's subsidiary in Thailand and launched in 2005, was designed by Akinori Nakanishi and is exported to 140 global markets.^[4] Cumulative sales of the first three generations exceeded 2.8 million units around the world.^[8] However, Proton has renewed cross-licensing and technology transfer agreements with Mitsubishi as of October 2008, and a second-generation Proton Arena replacement called the Proton Jumbuck 2nd.

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Thanks for lookin'. ;)

Tomica Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X - Updated*

Reviewed all the post and there's very few Tomicas. Decided to put on display some of Tomica Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (wide wheels) collection. ;)

Photo lifted from the Web

 

 

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

WDIBT? 10 Packs & Cards

It's been a month since I posted here. I have been busy training on my comeback sport of running, joining race events and competing. ;)

These are accumulated hauls since November. I got the 40th Hot Wheels Super Chrome Tin Can, the new Matchbox Collector pack with a Mitsubishi L200/Triton and assorted cards of Ferrari 458 Italia & 288 GTO, Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X. :)

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

WDIOT? Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X - Part 2

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, colloquially known as the Lancer Evo or Evo,^[1] is a high-performance sedan manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a roman numeral. All use two litre, turbocharged engines and four-wheel drive systems.^[2]

The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import" market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market with their Impreza WRX, a direct competitor in other global regions.^[3]

Japanese-spec cars were limited by a gentlemen's agreement to advertise no more than 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp), a mark already reached by Evolution IV. Therefore, each subsequent version has unofficially evolved above the advertised power figures, with the Japanese-spec Evolution IX reaching an alleged output of around 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp). Various versions available in other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to 411 PS (302 kW; 405 hp).

The tenth generation of the Lancer Evolution was launched in Japan 2007, and overseas markets in 2008.

In 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next-gen Evolution at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show named the Concept-X,^[15] designed by Omer Halilhodžić at the company's European design centre.^[16]

Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).^[17]

The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0l (1997cc) turbocharged, all-aluminum inline-4 engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (205.9 kW; 276.2 hp) (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW).

Two versions of the car will be offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which will have a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car has also a new full-time four-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.^[18] The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amount of torque to any wheel at any given time.

It also features Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. It has replaced the Tiptronic automatic transmission, hence the SST version replaced the GT-A version (which was used in Evolution VII and Evolution IX Wagon). A five speed manual gearbox will also be available. Mitsubishi claims that the five speed manual transmission has always been preferred in rallying and should be very refined, resulting in a more satisfying drive.^[19] New Lancer Evolution will incorporate Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.

The Evolution X went on sale October 1, 2007 in Japan,^[20] January 2008 in the USA,^[21] February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)^[22] and in March 2008 in the UK.^[23] The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.^[24] Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version included premium Package.

The introduction of the 2010 MR-Touring moved the car even further upscale. Leather and a Moonroof became standard while revising the rear spoiler to just a lip spoiler.

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I recently got two variants of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X to complete the line.

Here they are. ;)

Before

After

So, what did you open today?

You may view the complete album here. Thanks for lookin'. ;)

WDIBT? Assorted Weekend Hauls

Yeeees! Last saturday, I got the new Speed Machine Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Rally white, a bit difficult to source and I thought it was the only piece I need to complete line. But there's another one to hunt the green version of the "ELONE". As our fellow collector said with a heave of sigh "Never ending collections!" :D

And then a bunch of loose cars. There's a little story to some of these cars and I'll share them soon. ;)

So, what did you buy today?

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

Mitsubishi Pajero

The Mitsubishi Pajero (pronounced /pəˈdʒɛroʊ/, Spanish: [paˈxeɾo], Japanese パジェロ [padʒeɽo])^[1][2] is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas Cat which inhabits the Patagonia plateau region in southern Argentina.^[3] However, because pajero is a slang term for "wanker" in the Spanish language,^[2] alternative names have been adopted for certain overseas markets. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain warrior") in Spain, India, and the Americas (except Brazil), and as Mitsubishi Shogun in the United Kingdom.

Thanks to their success, the Pajero, Montero and Shogun names were also applied to other, mechanically unrelated models, such as the Pajero Mini kei car, the Pajero Junior and Pajero iO/Pinin mini SUVs, and the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero/Shogun Sport.

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So apart from the American SUVs (Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator), this model is another favorite. ;)

And as announced previously, here's the complete (well that's as far as I know) line of the 5 door Mitsubishi Pajero by Tomica.

So, what's your favorite SUV?

You may view the complete album here. Thanks for lookin'. ;)

WDIBT? Japan Fresh!

Yeeees! Fresh from Japan! I never thought our order will come this early but who's complaining? :D

Last saturday was just accidental to have...

One

...and now...

Plus

Equals

So, what did you buy today?

Thanks for lookin'. ;)