The final 4G63 Evo: rally-bred, mechanical and increasingly collectible in unmodified form.
The Evo IX represents the last and most developed 4G63-powered Lancer Evolution, with MIVEC variable valve timing, active centre differential and the hard-edged feel that made the series famous.
Because so many were tuned, tracked or corroded, collector attention now focuses on standard MR, RS and low-mileage market-specific cars.
It is the closing chapter of Mitsubishi's classic rally-bred turbo saloon era and a key Japanese performance collectible.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSR | 2005–2007 | Not separately recorded | Core road car with AYC/ACD. |
| MR | 2006–2007 | Not separately recorded | Bilstein/Eibach upgrades and desirable trim. |
| RS | 2005–2007 | Not separately recorded | Lightweight homologation-focused variant. |
The models below represent the most significant limited and special edition variants — factory-produced cars that command meaningful premiums over standard examples and warrant specific attention from serious collectors.
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, the strongest cars have a continuous ownership file, matching chassis and engine details where applicable, original manuals, invoices and evidence that major service work has been carried out by recognised specialists. Factory paint, no rust, original turbo/ECU, manual gearbox, service history and limited editions drive value.
The 4G63 is tough but tuning quality, oil changes, timing belt history and AYC/ACD health matter hugely. A proper pre-purchase inspection should include cold start behaviour, leak-down or compression testing where appropriate, diagnostic scans on modern cars, underbody photography, suspension pick-up point checks, brake condition and a road test long enough to reveal heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance is usually more expensive than buying the better car.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist who knows the model's factory seams. Collector value is heavily affected by structural repairs, poor paintwork, corrosion, incorrect panels and missing factory trim. Cosmetic restoration can be acceptable when documented; hidden accident repair should be priced severely.
Original MR and RS cars with rust-free shells and stock drivetrains are the priority. Specification, colour, transmission and limited-production variants can move values dramatically. Buy the best-documented car in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will require years of corrective work.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-24 | Iconic Auctioneers Collectors' Car Sale at Silverstone Festival | 2007 Lancer Evolution IX MR FQ-360 by HKS | — | £28,125 Sold |
| 2023-08-25 | Iconic Auctioneers The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival | 2007 Lancer Evolution IX MR FQ-360 | — | £36,000 Sold |
The Evo IX is the collector pick of the later 4G63 cars. Stock, rust-free examples should remain scarce and desirable.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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