1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Meet the ultimate adventure companion, the Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear Jasper Edition. Originally built as a specialized winter package trim, this van comes factory equipped with cold weather upgrades like dual batteries, heavy duty cabin insulation, and waterproof interior upholstery. Well known for its combination of rugged off road capability and spacious utility, this 8 seater van is perfect for overlanding, camping, or anyone looking for a unique JDM daily driver. Sharing its legendary drivetrain and suspension design with the Mitsubishi Pajero SUV, it offers a high clearance, rugged build unlike anything else on US roads. Best of all, it has only 58,209 verified miles on the odometer, making this a remarkably low mileage JDM classic for its next owner.

Under the hood, this Delica is powered by the incredibly robust 2.8 liter 4M40 Turbo Diesel 4 cylinder engine, a powerplant famous among enthusiasts for its longevity and low end torque. Power is sent through a smooth 4 speed automatic transmission paired with Mitsubishis legendary Super Select 4WD transfer case. Derived from the Pajero, this versatile system gives you a fuel efficient 2WD mode for everyday street and highway cruising. When the road gets slick, you can shift on the fly into an unlocked 4WD High mode that acts like all-wheel drive, allowing you to run it on dry pavement without any drivetrain binding. For serious dirt, mud, or snow, you can slide the lever further to lock the center differential in both high and low ranges, giving you a true 50/50 power split and a dedicated crawl gear to conquer proper off road trails.

Inside, you will find a highly versatile cabin designed with adventure in mind, featuring three rows of seating to comfortably accommodate up to 8 passengers, all wrapped in the original factory Jasper Edition embroidered multi-pattern cloth seats. The middle row seats are incredibly flexible, with the ability to swivel and rotate 180 degrees for rear passenger face to face seating, and both rear rows can be folded completely flat to create a continuous bed that is perfect for camping trips. For times when you need extra cargo capacity, the third row seats can be stowed by folding up against the sides of the cabin, opening up a massive amount of storage space for gear. Up front, you get a tilt steering wheel, an idle-up controller for cold mornings, and a center dash multi gauge pod featuring an inclinometer, dual digital thermometer, and a volt meter. The cabin includes power windows, mirrors, and locks, front and rear cup holders for convenience, and a front and rear climate control system. Rear pop out windows also provide extra ventilation to keep the entire cabin comfortable on long road trips.

This generation marks a major update over the older, boxy L300 by moving to a far more aerodynamic, rounded L400 body style with a sloped front nose and a prominent factory hood scoop to feed the intercooler. Finished in a factory two-tone color combination of Adriatic Blue Metallic and Silver Metallic (color code T92 H81), the exterior proudly displays its original Jasper special edition decals running along the side panels. Up front, a heavy duty factory wrap-around brush guard protects the front end and houses integrated fog lights complete with their original Jasper covers, flanked by dual bumper parking poles to help navigate tight spaces. The van is equipped with OEM rainguards, factory side steps, original Mitsubishi 4WD mud guards, and original Mitsubishi aluminum wheels that still retain their factory center caps. Around back, it features an OEM rear nudge bar, a rear hatch parking mirror that points directly down at the bumper for easy reversing, and a full sized spare wheel tucked safely underneath.

This Jasper Edition Delica is perfect for anyone chasing the full van life experience or looking for a truly unique adventure van. Thanks to its exceptionally low mileage, this rig is in great shape and ready to hit the dirt. It offers a highly versatile 8 seater setup perfectly paired with a legendary, trail proven 4WD system. With its iconic and functional styling, it delivers a totally distinct look that stands out whether you are at the trailhead, the campsite, or just running errands around town.