Callum Saul - 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT

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Callum Saul

Mitsubishi 3000 GT 1996

Instagram: @callum.saul 

I am a 24-year-old class 1 HGV driver, living and working from my home town of Malton, North Yorkshire. Born and raised locally, and after attending school and working for a year I then joined the army. After serving for 5 years as a vehicle mechanic I returned home and after a few jobs, I finally became settled after buying my own house in Malton with my partner Jodie. Currently enjoying life attending car shows and working on my beloved Mitsubishi, as well as wedding planning for May 2022.

What or who got you into the car scene?

My dad was my first inspiration, he has always been very mechanically minded and this meant my childhood was always filled with building and making things as well as motorbikes/quads on farms and his passion for vintage tractors. My cousin who's is a few years older than me was another as he was already into cars and he had taken me along to some shows he went to, further developing my passion for cars and all things modified.

Lastly, I've always had an unknown appreciation and Intrest in all things drivable and this was realised after discovering my mum’s secret stash of pictures in which every picture I was in featured either a child’s car/steering wheel, moped, tractor, or some form of vehicle. 

Why this Car?

In my eyes, this car was the greatest technological advance in cars that has ever been seen. I only discovered the existence of this car a few years ago and was astonished by its capability and price. After some research decided this was the car for me knowing its rareness and spec. 

Why did you build this Car?

Well, the car I purchased had the perfect chassis, unlike many of the others in the UK that have rust issues. It also had Full Mitsubishi history and consistently Undersealed and rust prevented for the past 25 years. Over my last 2 years of ownership, I have done what was needed to maintain the car and perfect what standards were slipping by the previous owners. 

What does it feel like owning this car?

To be honest it’s still a dream come true. It's just one of the cars that don’t get the recognition it deserves and is still unknown to many. This then sparks conversation about the car and what is special about it. Which in my eyes is good as not enough conversation happens at shows and it’s brilliant to meet new people and also find out about their cars too. It's defiantly not a race car or a drift car, but as a grand tourer, it's amazing. A heavy car full of gizmos but without the boat like feeling as the twin-turbo v6 has consistent power to put down in every gear. Just pleasure and a dream to drive any and everywhere. 

Advice/Tips

Like most 90s jap cars now the prices of everything is going up and up. This makes it harder financially to look after these cars as we all want to. Not to mention with the cars being discontinued in 2000 and parts very shortly after this, it has become increasingly difficult to source parts needed. There are very few new parts left and only secondhand parts off broken/stripped ones left to use. I have found 1 gentleman called Rob who runs evil empire performance and he is your main and possibly only parts guy in the UK with contacts in Japan and America. I have seen alot of people buy these cars and soon sell them as they have too many issues in maintaining them. There's alot to consider and everyone on the forums and Facebook pages are more than happy to help answer any question readers may have. 

Personally, I have only done cosmetic and upgrading mods. As from what I have spoken about to other users tuning the ECU can bring up alot of wiring and coding problems, potentially ruining the car for good. Also due to the limited number of people who have worked on these cars, it’s best to find the right person recommend by others who have had work done. Alot of work can be easily done yourself if you've done similar jobs on other cars, just take your time and be careful with what could be an already fragile car. 

What makes your car Unique?

Firstly I think the rarity of my car makes it unique. Many people have not seen one for decades or potentially seeing it for the first time and this makes it draw attention. Secondly, I believe the gadgets and gizmos on the car make it special. Some things it has may be common to a modern standard but in the ‘90s these were head-turning features.

Thirdly I'd say cleanliness, it has been resprayed and completely refreshed making it very clean for a 25-year-old car and this means it stands out especially been the colour black which can show blemishes very easily and cannot be hidden, unlike other paint colours. 

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Spec List

Standard features:

• 4 wheel drive
• 4 wheel steering 
• Active aero splitter
• Active aero spoiler 
• Electronically sound adjustable exhaust
• Electric Powered seat and upholstery controls
• Cruise control 
• Adjustable ECS suspension

Build spec:

Body:

• All original body repainted to the original standard with new seals. 
• Detailed and machine polished. 
• Underside rust treated and undersealed all throughout. 

Suspension:

• Standard ECS Controlled shockers, 
• Refurbed and fitted with lowering springs.

Engine:

• Relatively standard 3l v6 twin-turbo, 
• Lightweight pulleys, 
• Uprated belts, 
• Sparking and K&N induction parts. 

Wheels:

• RotaGtr's refurb in dark bronze. 
• Fitted with Toyo proxes and white sidewall decals. 

Accessories: 

• Custom-built exhaust. 
• Exterior decals and some trim work. 
• Fitted with 4d plates. 

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Have you done the work yourself?

I have completed nearly all of the mechanical work myself except a timing belt change when I bought the car. I also had the body and wheels painted by professionals as I wanted this to be done to a high standard. Previously being. Mechanic helped me Grateley as most of the work I did was either done methodically working out the best way to do it or by asking others who have done it previously for the best ways and any hick-ups that I might face along the way. 

Future Plans

My plans for this car as that with me and it both being born in the same year, I would love to see classic car status with it. So my main goal is to keep it going for as long as possible and this brings me on to my other plan of just enjoying it for as long as possible as it is just a pleasure to look at, own and most importantly drive.

As with all car enthusiasts, there's always something you want to do. My current list includes exhaust, trim work, and more protection and mechanical maintenance. At the moment I am so happy with where the car is at and just enjoying taking it to shows and driving it as much as possible. 

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Groups/Clubs

I'm currently part of a team called Team Absolute Power which can be found on Facebook and Instagram. This team is made up of a selection of local lads and lassies from Ryedale and has 2 key owners. We attended shows together and within the team is a diverse group of cars. Each member brings something different to the group at the same time of all having the same Intrest. I like this group because of its maturity and genuinely nice people who always strive to stay away from drama and boy racer bullshit. 

What have you got from the car scene?

The car scene has introduced me to like-minded people who can appreciate each other’s ideas and choices within cars and life without negativity. This creates such a positive place to be with friends and family. Not the mention a brilliant place to teach life lessons to young enthusiasts. Like all men I've found myself at low points in life or struggling but through my love and passion for cars and the friends I have found within it, I've got through them and hopefully helped others do the same and that’s a beautiful thing. 

Dream Car

I have always loved a rocket bunny style Datsun 240z but due to the prices of these now it will remain a dream. I can't complain about my 3000GT though, it's been the greatest car I've owned and look forward to a brilliant future with it.

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