From the big screen to your garage space.
For a lot of us who grew up obsessed with cars, it’s hard to deny that The Fast & the Furious had something to do with it. The franchise didn’t just give us big-screen action—it introduced an entire generation to a wild mix of cars that became icons in their own right, rolling pieces of entertainment history that still fuel our enthusiasm for all things automotive today. And while we all have a favorite movie in the series, whether it’s The Fast & the Furious (2001) that started the legacy or the change in scenery with Tokyo Drift (2006), that nostalgia for the cars and the drivers will forever live on as a link to car culture as a whole.
One of those legendary cars shapes itself as a heavily modified Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, driven by the late Paul Walker, who played the role of undercover detective Brian O’Connor. Now recognized as one of the most influential movie cars ever showcased on the big screen, the team at LRA Auto Museum and Sales is proud to present the actual 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII stand-in car featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious as part of its impressive inventory of exotics for sale on duPont REGISTRY.
While sourcing and acquiring any Mitsubishi Evo in perfect condition proves to be a near-impossible task in itself, this specific example takes its significance and celebrity status even a step further, as the odometer only reads 932 miles. That’s right, in addition to owning a piece of cinema history, this is also the opportunity to buy a practically brand-new Evolution VII. Its condition remains pristine, as it was used primarily for close-up, detailed shots and was never actually raced in scenes. Legally imported to the U.S. for the movie, which was released at the same time as the 2003 Mitsubishi Evo’s debut in the U.S. market, the car still sports the same vibrant green, blue, and silver movie livery.
Under the hood, the Evo VII houses its classic rally-bred 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, a punchy little engine that delivers quick spool, sharp throttle response, and enough cinematic “go” to match Brian O’Conner’s style. It sends power through a five-speed manual and Mitsubishi’s famed all-wheel-drive system, giving the car that planted feel. Inside, it’s all early-2000s functionality, simple gauges, snug Recaros, and just enough tech to feel modern without losing that raw, analog charm, making it one of the more believable, genuinely enthusiast-friendly cars to ever wear the franchise’s hero colors.
