Automotive enthusiast reveals why the rarest car he owns is a broken Mitsubishi acquired for $20K after being found in poor condition
- A broken Mitsubishi seems out of place amid gleaning hypercars
- This car collector took the time to explain why he owns it
- In fact, it’s the rarest car he owns
Published on Nov 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A broken-down Mitsubishi might seem out of place in a collection of gleaming hypercars and million-dollar restorations, but this car collector has taken the time to explain why this describes the rarest car he owns.
The car is a veritable Japanese domestic market (JDM) icon, sitting in the ‘Japanese’ section of his vast garage.
He owns a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 in addition to a 1995 Toyota Supra.
Both are ‘various levels of broken’ – so here’s why he’s holding on tight to them.
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The Mitsubishi is the rarest car in his collection
Content creator, Tavarish, makes videos about ‘buying, modifying, and breaking cars’.
However, while it might not seem to fit with the other glossy motors, the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT is more than just a car.
Rare, sentimental, and brimming with nostalgia – it’s a symbol of the golden age of Japanese sports cars.

It’s one of just 287 3000GTs in an eye-catching Caracas Red finish that was produced in its final model year.
Under the hood, its twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel-drive system.
This trifecta made it a technological marvel when it rolled off the assembly line.
Check out the surprising process of unloading highly sought-after JDM cars arriving in the UK from Japan.
How Tavarish got his hands on it

Savaris first owned this car years ago, sold it during a major life transition, and miraculously found it again when it had been abandoned in Dallas.
Alongside his friend Jared, Tavarish then spent two intense days reviving it – taking it from lifeless to rally-ready just in time for the Dustball Rally.
Despite this work, the car is far from perfect.
The single-stage paint job is nearly worn away, its suspension creaks, the driveshaft vibrates, and its tires are mismatched.
This metaphorical journey cemented its place as his favorite car, with Tavarish viewing its imperfections as opportunities.
He’s still hoping to pull the engine, swap in forged internals, add bigger turbos, and install a modern standalone ECU.
Aesthetically he wants new wheels and a full restoration of its rusted undercarriage.
Known for seeing the potential in cars others have given up on, he hopes that one day it will be a 400HP daily driver with classic charm blended with modern performance.

All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”