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Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

1997–2000

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  • Lowest price

    US$42,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$45,999

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    US$49,997

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$35,845

Market value · recent verified sales

-10.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 10.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$29,244

-18%

5-Year Forecast

US$27,438

-23%

Estimates pool 13 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1997

    +US$4,886+14%

    7 with · 6 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution sits at a median price of US$35,845 in the current US market, down 10 percent year-over-year from the prior twelve months. This decline reverses the appreciation narrative typically associated with the model's rarity, and the sell signal suggests near-term momentum remains negative.

The liquidity picture is extremely thin, with only two confirmed sales tracked over the past year and zero active listings at present. This scarcity of transaction data limits price discovery and compounds execution risk for any seller attempting to move inventory—transactions appear episodic rather than routine.

With just 2,693 units produced globally, the Pajero Evolution qualifies as highly collectible by volume alone, and its appreciating classic classification underscores its intended role as a long-term hedge asset. Desirability registers at moderate levels, however, suggesting that rarity alone is not driving consistent collector demand in the current environment.

The two transacted examples averaged 41,500 miles, indicating well-preserved examples are reaching the market with relatively modest use—a positive indicator for condition-conscious buyers, though it does not currently support higher valuations.

The base case projection suggests further softening, with median values declining to approximately US$29,244 within three years and US$27,438 by year five. These forecasts imply continued headwinds that outpace the cyclical volatility typical of rare Japanese classics, raising questions about whether market appetite for the model has contracted structurally or is simply in a temporary correction phase.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$35,845
  • Annual appr. rate-10.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked14
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared14 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$45,999
  • Avg Mileage at Sale41,500 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$42,000 – US$49,997
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • US$42,000

    Bring a Trailer · 3 May 2026

  • US$49,997

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.