The popularity of Japanese mini-pickups rose in the early 1980s and stayed high through the 1970s. It’s like going back in time with this Mitsubishi Mighty Max. These little but tough trucks were always ready to do their job. It has only 3900 kilometers on the odometer, and it has spent most of its life inside a Mitsubishi showroom. The Ford Maverick is a great little truck, but isn’t it small in real life? Not quite. It’s only used as a bed for 25% of its 16-and-a-half-foot length. Little pickup trucks with four-cylinder engines that use little gas, manual transmissions, and quick driving are a thing of the past. Even boards can’t be moved by them. But pay attention to this strong little pony from the past. Its golden color scheme represents the end of the mini-pickup era. You can buy this 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max from both Bring a Trailer, which is a part of Hearst Autos, and Invoice Pricing. This Mitsubishi has a luggage bed that is two feet longer than the Maverick, even though it is one foot shorter. It’s an honest and reliable car. In addition, unlike most of its peers, this small truck has not been overworked over time. It’s a real-time capsule because it only has 3,900 miles on it. In most countries, Mitsubishi used to sell its pickup truck as the Triton, and it still does. The name “Triton” fits the vehicle with the three diamonds on the front. In Japan, most truck buyers chose Toyota and Datsun/Nissan. In the 1980s, the Mighty Max was also sold in the US as the Dodge Ram 50. The truck’s first owner didn’t care about this; they bought it from Mitsubishi Costa Mesa in hot California. The car’s first owner died before it had a lot of kilometers on it, but it was meant to be a work vehicle and still has holes for a load rack. The Mighty Max was bought by a Mitsubishi shop and stored for a while. From 2009 to 2011, it was on display in the showroom. This little brown truck would have gone through a lot of changes depending on how long it was in the Mitsubishi store. There used to be some interesting cars in the lineup, but now it’s mostly crossovers, which are useful but dull. For some, though, this simple Mitsubishi could win them a lot of loyalty. The engine was 2.0 liters, and there were four speeds. The seats were arranged in a bench style. With hope, that bright brown paint is called Milano Gold. The listing talks about the glovebox, even though there are few choices. Nothing fancy. There is only one car. It used to be harder to find these tiny Mitsubishis than Toyotas or Datsun/Nissan, so it’s almost impossible to find one that’s in good shape. People no longer see them that way, especially at the Mitsubishi store near you. This machine, which goes back to its basics, might give you the boost you need. The sale ends on April 30.
