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Mitsubishi Motors is an automaker that has proved itself to be a reliable manufacturer since its founding. From its excellent track record in various rally sports to being a perennial favorite for adrenaline junkies, the history of Mitsubishi Motors stretches back over a century.

Mitsubishi’s history dates back to 1870, when Yatari Iwasaki and his brother, son, and nephew joined forces to form Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Limited in Japan. The company’s operations were initially in the shipping industry, but over time, Mitsubishi ventured into other areas, namely aviation and motors. The Mitsubishi Motors we know today started after the launch of the company’s three-diamond trademark symbol in 1914.

1917 Mitsubishi Model A

In 1917, Mitsubishi began developing a prototype for the Mitsubishi Model A. When the Mitsubishi Model A was completed in November 1918, it became Japan’s first series-production automobile. The Model A was designed as a luxury vehicle for government officials. Some of the vehicle’s specifications included solid front and rear axles and a seven-passenger seating capacity. By 1922, Mitsubishi had developed 22 vehicles in the Model A line.

1936 Mitsubishi PX33

In 1934, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Limited came together with Mitsubishi Aircraft Co. to form Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Under a Japanese government contract, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produced four prototypes of the PX33 for military use. This model marked another historical milestone for Japan as the first Japanese sedan with a four-wheel-drive system. Though the model was discontinued, its four-wheel-drive technology made history 50 years later.

1946 Mizushima

After a temporary halt in vehicle manufacturing, Mitsubishi resumed operations with a release of a small three-wheeled cargo vehicle. The 1946 Mizushima’s primary use was cargo transportation. Its features included a tiny half-ton load bed, a 750cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine, and foldable windows. The Mizushima was such a popular cargo vehicle that Mitsubishi had produced 900,000 vehicles by 1962 just to meet the demand.

1946 Silver Pigeon

The Silver Pigeon was Mitsubishi’s first scooter. It weighed 70 kilograms (154 pounds) and was integral to the post-war era of personal transportation. Its features included an automatic belt-type transmission with a four-stroke single-cylinder engine. The Silver Pigeon’s production lasted for two decades, with Mitsubishi producing over 450,000 scooters by 1963.

First Family-Sized Sedan

In 1960, as the Japanese economy recovered from the war, the need for family-size sedans grew. The Mitsubishi 500 met this demand. First introduced at the 1959 Tokyo Motor Show, the Mitsubishi 500 gained popularity due to its features. It was a two-door, four-seater car with a rear-mounted 21-horsepower engine and a three-speed manual gearbox. Production for this model lasted until 1962.

International Motorsports Debut

Mitsubishi made its international motorsports debut in 1962 at the Macau Grand Prix with the Mitsubishi 500 Super Deluxe. It was the first vehicle to be aerodynamically tested in a wind tunnel in Japan. The vehicle had a 25-horsepower engine with rear-wheel drive and a three-gear manual transmission. Mitsubishi won the Macau Grand Prix, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Entry Into the American Market

In 1970, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ automobile division became independent and adopted the name Mitsubishi Motors Corporate. Mitsubishi Motors started increasing exports by partnering with well-known foreign companies. One of its first partnerships was with Chrysler. Chrysler sold the 1971 Dodge Colt in the American market, with an annual production of 250,000 vehicles. The Dodge Colt was a sedan with features such as a four-cylinder front engine, four-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive.

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