By Jeff Glucker
I thought this one would be a forever car. Things change, and you realize there are so many vehicles out there to explore. If I had a larger garage and more money, perhaps the Montero would be sticking around. But I have a chance to buy a different boxy old SUV, and I need some room and money to make it happen. So now, my 1991 Mitsubishi Montero… is for sale.
Having had good luck there in the past, I decided to list the Montero with CarsAndBids.com. There’s no reserve on the auction, so whatever happens, happens. Here’s hoping the result is decent, of course.
I first acquired this Montero in 2019. Aside from a certain old Mercedes wagon, this is the longest I’ve ever owned a single vehicle. This boxy brute has lots of charm, tremendous capability, and I have to say, I think it looks pretty cool too.
Still, it’s an older vehicle with many miles on the chassis. So I’m certainly a little nervous to see just how it fares on the auction block. Things working in its favor include the relatively recent engine rebuild, both front and rear seals being fresh, the timing chain being replaced, and all of the upgrades I’ve done over the years.
What’s coming next? I will hold off on sharing that until after the sale of the Montero is done. I don’t want to get too excited about something before it happens, because then it might not happen. For now, please share the auction link with anyone who might be interested.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go clean out the glovebox, pretend I’m not crying, and reminisce about past adventures in this mountain goat of a machine.