Description
Mitsubishi Pajero 2.6 Canvas Top | 1987
Highlights:
– 2.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 5-speed manual transmission
– 128,955 km indicated
– Rare German dealer specification with wheel-arch extensions, special wheels and striping
– Custom-made black bikini top for the rear section
– Few owners and carefully preserved, very original example
The seller offers for sale this 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.6 Canvas Top, powered by a 2.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in black with decorative period striping, wheel-arch extensions and matching alloy wheels, this open Pajero was originally delivered new by a German Mitsubishi dealer in this distinctive specification; it is not a later composed configuration. A custom-made black bikini top has been fitted over the rear section, offering shelter without losing the open character of the vehicle. According to the seller, the body is in a particularly well-preserved state and shows no significant rust. Appropriate to its age, light traces of use may be present, but the overall presentation is well kept. The odometer indicates 128,955 km.
The interior is original and has been neatly preserved: the dashboard, upholstery and controls retain their authentic appearance, reflecting careful ownership throughout the vehicle’s life. The Pajero has had only a few owners and, according to the seller, is in good technical condition, with the engine, transmission, brakes and other controls functioning as intended. The vehicle is of German origin, and the accompanying vehicle documentation will be supplied with the sale and can be inspected in advance.
The first-generation Pajero, introduced in 1982, marked Mitsubishi’s ambitious entry into the four-wheel-drive market and quickly earned a formidable reputation, not least through its domination of the Paris-Dakar rally, where the Pajero became the most successful vehicle in the event’s history. The short-wheelbase open versions with a canvas or bikini top are among the most characterful and rarest body styles of the range, combining genuine off-road ability with open-air motoring. Early, original examples in sound condition have become increasingly difficult to find, as most led hard working lives.
With its robust 2.6-litre four-cylinder engine, part-time four-wheel drive and purposeful stance, this Pajero represents 1980s Japanese off-road engineering at its most appealing. The rare dealer specification, the striking black presentation and the custom bikini top make this a particularly attractive example for enthusiasts and collectors of classic Japanese four-wheel drives.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
