Vehicle Description
We love a car like this 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi. It did an even
better job than the Dodge Daytona at taking on the Nissan Z, Toyota
Supra, and Mazda RX-7. That's because it's a true Japanese classic
with a loaded interior, five-speed, and a turbocharged
powerhouse.
We are not going to perpetuate and ruse that this is a Chrysler.
It's a Mitsubishi in Mopar clothing... and that's a great thing.
You're looking at the heyday of Japanese sports cars, and because
Chrysler unashamedly made the Mitsubishi Starion its Conquest,
these have an additional rarity and distinction. And so while the
price of Japanese classics from this era are becoming out of reach,
this exceptionally preserved example is affordable (for now.) While
it's unknown if the odometer reflects the full actual mileage, this
coupe looks like it has hardly spent much time on the road. It
appears to still have its factory black paint on the angular body,
and given the superior Japanese build quality of the period, it
should be no surprise that it still looks great today. The styling
is a success, a stand-out example of the futuristic 1980s, with
folding headlights and neat angles everywhere you look. And given
the condition of the details, like the wheels, weather-stripping,
and plastic components, it's obvious that someone really cared for
this car.
One of the reasons why this era of Japanese classics is so coveted
is because it was right at the time Japan wanted to show it could
provide both big luxury and the best in technology, and the
interior really shows that. For example, the seats are
exceptionally well-bolstered and are engineered to let you adjust
all the best pressure points for added support. The condition of
the leather joins the carpets, door panels, dash, and all the other
details (including the dome light) to give you an exceptionally
preserved feeling. There's also a very driver-oriented feeling with
a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt column, and an
ergonomically-placed shifter. Plus, we love the cool orange glow of
the factory readouts, including the turbo gauge at the center. And
the array of buttons really drives home the futuristic side,
including the digital climate control center for the cold-blowing
air conditioning. The Conquest TSi was a range-topper, and that
means you have plenty of desirable features like a sunroof, power
windows, power locks, a rear defogger, cruise control, and an
upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo.
The 2.6-liter motor is the heart of the car's appeal. The TSi model
came standard with both the Mitsubishi turbocharger and a large
intercooler. So if you're a fan of Japanese coupes of this era, you
can understand how this setup has a magical balance of power and
torque that made them get instant respect on the streets. Plus,
this one has been given the right investments within the last
couple of years, including a new timing chain guide, tensioner,
belts, hoses, gaskets, and a proper tune-up with a top-end
overhaul. So it's the kind of car that you'll enjoy driving. It's
quite sharp on the road with the fully independent suspension,
power steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes. And while the age
of luxury Japanese cars was in full swing for this one - which
usually means automatic transmissions - but you are in full control
of this Chrysler/Mitsubishi thanks to the five-speed.
The sale comes complete with the service manual, maintenance
receipts, and a box of spare components. This is the unique,
loaded, and preserved turbo Japanese classic that's (momentarily)
affordable because it's running with an American name. So don't
miss this captive import. Call today!!!
