MITSUBISHI 'CIGARETTE' CARS
As far as I can tell these were dealer promotional models, in each case the roof lifts off revealing a dish in the car which would hold cigarettes to offer to customers. (How times have changed!) They are commonly thought of as ashtrays, and while some were sure to have been used as ashtrays I have been reliably informed that they are cigarette holders, and the design supports this theory. The earliest ones are cigarette lighters, indicated by the solid windows and a hinge on one side of the roof section. They average about 20cm (8") long and are made of metal with various types of plating. I already have a few of these and I am very keen to add to my collection. If you have, or know of any of these please email me, I will pay a fair price depending on the type of car and its condition.
THESE ARE THE 'CIGARETTE' CARS THAT I ALREADY HAVE:
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| Colt Mirage |
Debonair |
Lancer Sedan |
Lancer Celeste |
Galant Hardtop |
Galant Sedan |
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| Galant Sigma |
Galant Lambda |
Sigma (Magna) |
Pajero LWB 1991 |
Pajero SWB 1999 |
Starion |
AND THESE ARE SOME THAT I'M
LOOKING FOR:
These are all in the Mitsubishi Museum in Okazaki, Japan
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| Galant Sigma | Cordia | Colt 1000, Colt 1200 | Colt Fastback, Colt Sedan |
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500, Colt 600 (cigarette lighters) |
Galant FTO | Galant GTO | Minica |